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On Wednesday, April 29, 2015, the Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Richard Gama said the state did not have a duty to protect private property owners when the state’s Forestry Division managed the June 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire. On behalf of our clients, about 100 Yarnell area residents who lost their home in the…

Every year, nearly 22,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and more than 15,000 die from it. Ovarian cancer is a growth of abnormal malignant cells that begins in the ovaries and it’s the deadliest of gynecologic cancers. This is due in large part to the fact that 3 of 4 patients are diagnosed…

Every year in Arizona, too many children are victims to drowning or near drowning. In an effort to try to reduce the number of injuries or deaths, the Arizona State Legislature passed A.R.S. § 36-1681 requiring pool owners to implement certain safety measures in their home where one or more children under six years…

Bike rides are a great way to enjoy the outdoors, spend time as a family, or get in some exercise. However, with bike accidents happening regularly, it can also be scary to ride a bike. So what’s the number 1 most important thing you can do to keep you and your family safe? Wear…

In starting the process of looking for a good assisted living facility for your loved one, it’s always a good idea to start online. By researching the facilities with the best reviews, ratings, and fewest violations, you can narrow down a list of facilities that offer the greatest chance at a safe home for…

In starting the process of looking for a good assisted living facility for your loved one, it’s always a good idea to start online. By researching the facilities with the best reviews, ratings, and fewest violations, you can narrow down a list of facilities that offer the greatest chance at a safe home for…

Searching for a nursing home, assisted living facility or group home online is just the beginning when choosing a safe place for you loved one. Once you’ve narrowed down a list of facilities that best fit your loved one’s needs, you’ll want to take a tour. Here are 5 things to look for when…

To understand what causes cerebral palsy, you must first understand what it is. Cerebral palsy is a form of brain damage that affects coordination, movement, speech, hearing, cognitive disabilities and various bodily functions. It is often the result of some type of injury to the brain at birth. Cerebral palsy is second only to…

In our society, we are taught that the doctor is always right. We rely heavily on our doctor’s diagnosis and are expected to follow through with any treatment he or she recommends. There’s only one problem with this: sometimes the doctors get it wrong. And when this happens – it can mean physical, emotional,…

New Mexico Attorney General, Hector Balderas, filed a lawsuit against a major nursing home chain. Preferred Care Partners Management Group is based in Texas but operates in 11 states including Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and New Mexico. The suit claims understaffing made it impossible to address resident needs,…