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Chandler, Arizona street where a dog bite injury and liability claim occurred
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...
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Busy Scottsdale intersection during winter tourist season where an out-of-state visitor's vehicle collided with a local driver
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...
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Injured Uber or Lyft passenger holding a phone after a car accident in Phoenix, Arizona
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....
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Insurance settlement paperwork on a Scottsdale attorney's desk after an adjuster says your health plan already paid
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,...
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Commercial truck crash scene on a Phoenix freeway with a semi-truck stopped near a damaged passenger car
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...
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Homeowner reviewing an insurance policy on the porch of a Scottsdale style Arizona home
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...
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Hands holding a printed Tempe police accident report near a Phoenix-area intersection, illustrating how to get and read your Tempe police accident report in Arizona
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...
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Motorcyclist practicing legal Arizona lane filtering between stopped lanes of traffic near Scottsdale
When a car hits a motorcyclist legally filtering between stopped lanes, Arizona’s fault rules do not automatically protect the rider. Here is Arizona’s lane filtering law explained: what counts as legal filtering, who usually carries fault after a crash, and where a Motorcycle Accidents claim goes from there. By Charles Paglialunga, Esq., Founder, Valley Accident...
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Attorney reviewing medical bills and paperwork while explaining how pain and suffering is actually valued in an Arizona injury claim
Insurance adjusters use formulas, not sympathy, to price your pain. Arizona injury claims typically value pain and suffering through a multiplier method or a per diem method tied to medical bills and recovery time. Here is how pain and suffering is actually valued in an Arizona injury claim, and where Personal Injury cases often go...
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Two drivers exchanging insurance information after a car accident at a Scottsdale intersection, illustrating what to do when the insurer blames you for part of an Arizona crash
When an insurance company tells you that you share the blame for a wreck, your settlement can shrink fast under Arizona’s comparative negligence rules. Here’s what to do when the insurer blames you for part of an Arizona crash, from documenting the scene to pushing back with evidence before you accept a reduced Car Accidents...
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