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No. BUT – this is a trick question. There is no such thing as an “employee” who is also an “independent contractor.” It is one or the other. If someone is truly an “employee” acting within the course and scope of employment when they cause an injury to an innocent third party, then the…

As attorneys who litigate nursing home neglect and assisted living facility abuse cases, we unfortunately know all too well the “red flags” to watch out for in determining whether a particular facility is likely to be safe. We have seen too often how these signs can quickly transition from troubling to tragic. We find…

Paralysis is a severe type of personal injury. It occurs when something interrupts the messages that pass between the brain and the muscles in the body, often in the form of a spinal cord injury. Many different accidents can cause paralysis, from diving into shallow water to diseases. No known cure exists for paralysis….

The spinal cord consists of four main parts: the cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine and sacral spine. The cervical spine lies at the top of the spine while the sacral is at the bottom. An injury to any part of the spine could cause serious and permanent physical disabilities. The lower on the…

A spinal cord injury could occur in many types of accidents. The most common are car accidents, falls, sports incidents and acts of violence. The effects a spinal cord injury will have on the victim depends on the severity of the injury, as well as where it occurred along the spinal cord. Different parts…

Spinal cord injuries can be catastrophic. They may put the victim in a wheelchair for life. Permanent paralysis can arise from severe injuries to any part of the spinal cord. In general, the higher up the injury is on the spine, the greater the level of immobility. Thoracic spinal cord injuries affect the middle…

ARIZONA’S NEW CELL PHONE LAW – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW It was inevitable this day would come.  Like taxes and death, banning cell phone use while driving was a guarantee.  Far too many people operate their cell phone while driving, in turn, taking their eyes off the road.  Let’s be honest, we have all…

Arizonans enjoy outdoor activities year-round: festivals, concerts, hiking, jogging — you name it. And while most of us do a lot of driving in the desert, perhaps along the way from point A to point B, we might find ourselves walking on a busy street without a sidewalk. This raises the very real risk…

Perhaps something troubling occurred to you or a loved one at the doctor or at a hospital: maybe cancer was overlooked and undiagnosed; maybe a surgery went horribly wrong; perhaps the wrong medication was administered. Afterwards, you might have looked around for a billboard for a Phoenix medical malpractice attorney, and not seen one….

Personal injury and bodily injury are terms people often use interchangeably when referring to someone who suffers an injury. Although many believe the two are synonymous, they are not. It is important to know the difference between bodily injury and personal injury and how it can significantly impact the course of your lawsuit. Personal…