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Auto Insurance Minimum Limits in Arizona Are Changing
In prior newsletters, we advised that the law regarding Minimum Limits auto insurance in Arizona was changing this July. KLAW has advocated for this change in minimum limits coverage since the first attempts to revise the law more than five years ago. The new law is now effective, and as of July 1, 2020, the…
Read MoreArizona Now Under Stay-At-Home Order as COVID-19 Cases Start Rising
After a reluctance in March to ask Arizona businesses to close, Gov. Doug Ducey finally issued a stay-at-home order on March 31 to help slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Gov. Ducey’s executive order, “Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay connected,” asks Arizonans to limit their time away from their home. People can still go…
Read MoreSafety Bulletin on Cell Phones
Cell phone explosions or fires seem unlikely, but the chemical properties of the lithium-ion batteries make it possible. There are more than 225 million active cell phones in the U.S. alone. Approximately 96% of Americans use a cell phone on a day to day basis. Why Do Lithium-Ion Batteries Explode? Your device can become unsafe…
Read MoreWho Can Sue For Wrongful Death?
Wrongful death claims are made against a person who can be held liable for the death of another. A wrongful death constitutes that a fatality must be caused by some form of negligence. Examples of negligence are an auto collision caused by another driver or medical malpractice. How Does a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Work? Wrongful…
Read MoreUnderage Drunk Driving
Underage drinking is a major concern in the United States. Underage drinking is not only illegal, it’s also a major safety concern. In the United States, one out of three fatal car accidents is caused by a drunk driver between the age of 16-20. Underage drunk driving has become an increasingly serious safety concern because…
Read MoreStaying Informed About Handling Medical Treatment After a Collision
We here at Karnas Law Firm want our clients to be well informed on how to handle medical treatment following a collision. Being informed allows you to save time and money. How Does Arizona Law Deal with a Patient’s Injury Case? Arizona law allows health care providers to place a lien on a patient’s injury…
Read MoreConcussions are a serious injury in a collision. Most go undiagnosed
Concussions are a common injury in a motor vehicle collision, but most cases go untreated. Even in a minor motor vehicle crash, a concussion may occur. This is why it’s important to seek immediate medical attention in any type of motor vehicle collision. What Are The Causes of a Concussion? A concussion is caused by…
Read MoreGAP (Guaranteed Auto Protection) is a GAP (Great Auto Purchase)
Guaranteed Auto Protection (GAP) coverage is an insurance policy premium for newly purchased cars. It covers the deficit between the actual value and the value owed on your vehicle in the event of a total loss in an accident. This premium can save you from making car payments for a totaled vehicle you are no…
Read MoreOne in 7 Americans Drives Illegally! Is Liability Insurance really helping you?
One in 7 Americans (about 15%) does not have Auto Insurance, according to the Insurance Research Council. Almost all basic insurance packages will not cover a crash with these illegal drivers. This leaves the policyholder to pay for the full cost of a crash, regardless of who is at fault. Here at Karnas Law Firm,…
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