Private “Injury” Problem Yields Public Wrath

Most people who are unlucky enough to contract a venereal disease want nothing more than to keep the problem a secret.  It surely is one of the most private matters. Occasionally, however, some angry and bold victim will sue the person who infected him or her...

Beware of Vicious Dogs, Especially If You Are Their Owner

Arizona damages laws are serious in cases involving dogs that bite and injure people. In most situations when a dog bites someone, it is no defense to liability that the dog was restrained or that it was on the owner’s property. Under certain circumstances, the...

Lawsuits Address Medical Malpractice Injuries

It is no secret that doctors are well-paid for their work. Because so much of the cost of medical treatment is not paid directly by the person who receives the service, there is no strong incentive for economy. The widespread availability of insurance and government...

Malpractice Also Affects Lawyers

It seems as if malpractice is nearly always preceded by the word “medical.”  Even without specific reference, most people think only of medical malpractice when they hear the word malpractice. All the jokes about malpractice insurance involve doctors.  News...

Injury Claim Against Owner of Property Can Be Tough to Prove

There is a widely held, incorrect belief that if you are injured on someone else’s property, you are automatically entitled to compensation for your injuries from the owner of the property or his insurance company. In truth, these personal injury claims generally are...