After a minor Arizona crash, the choice between small claims court or an injury claim often comes down to one number: Arizona’s small claims dollar limit. Below that ceiling, you can file yourself in Justice Court. Above it, a Personal Injury claim protects compensation small claims court cannot award. By Charles Paglialunga, Esq., Founder, Valley...Read More

When a drunk driver injures you in Arizona, compensatory damages cover your medical bills and lost wages, but punitive damages against a drunk driver in Arizona punish the driver’s reckless conduct and deter future harm. Arizona courts apply this extra layer in Drunk Driving Accidents cases only when the driver’s conduct meets a demanding legal...Read More

Slip and fall injuries in Arizona stores and restaurants only become a winning Personal Injury claim when you can prove the property owner knew about the hazard, or should have known about it, and failed to fix it before you fell. By Charles Paglialunga, Esq., Founder, Valley Accident Law, 29 years Arizona personal injury What...Read More

Arizona holds dog owners strictly liable for most bites, so if you were attacked in Chandler, you likely do not need to prove the dog had bitten before. Understanding dog bite laws in Chandler and Arizona now, before you talk to an insurer, protects your right to full compensation under a Dog Bites claim. By...Read More

If you were hit by an out of state winter visitor in Scottsdale, Arizona law and Arizona courts almost always govern your claim, even though the at-fault driver’s insurance was written somewhere else. Car Accidents involving snowbirds raise real questions about insurance, service of process, and timing, but none of them close the door on...Read More

If you were injured as an Uber or Lyft passenger in Phoenix, coverage usually starts with the rideshare company’s own insurance policy rather than your own auto plan. An Uber and Lyft Accident Attorney can help you sort out which policy applies, from the driver’s coverage to third-party liability, so your medical bills get paid....Read More

When the adjuster says your health plan already paid, it can sound like your Personal Injury claim just lost its value. Under Arizona law, it usually hasn’t. The state’s collateral source rule keeps insurance payments separate from what your case is worth, and understanding how that works matters before you sign anything. By Charles Paglialunga,...Read More

Who is actually liable after a commercial truck crash in Phoenix depends on what caused the wreck: the truck driver’s choices, the trucking company’s policies, a negligent freight broker, or a cargo loader who overloaded the trailer. Multiple parties can share fault, and sorting that out shapes every Truck Accidents claim we handle. By Charles...Read More

In Arizona, the dog owner’s homeowners or renters insurance company usually pays a dog bite claim, since liability coverage exists for exactly this situation. Whose homeowners policy pays an Arizona dog bite claim, and what drives the value, depends on the policy limits, any breed exclusion, and how serious the injury is. Our Dog Bites...Read More

If you were hurt in a wreck, knowing how to get and read your Tempe police accident report in Arizona helps you understand fault, timelines, and next steps for your Car Accidents claim. This guide walks through requesting the report and decoding what officers wrote. By Charles Paglialunga, Esq., Founder, Valley Accident Law, 29 years...Read More