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Sources of Trucker Distraction
Truck driving is a difficult profession, with long hours and extended periods away from family and friends. Truckers face another risk—distractions. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 80% of crashes are caused by a distraction in the 3 second window before a collision. Some of these distractions are outside the cab, but…
Read MoreBrain Injury Complications
The brain is involved with almost everything a person does, so any injury can have dramatic effects. At Karnas Law Firm, PLLC, we represent people who suffer brain injuries in accidents. They face a challenging road to recovery and often require expensive medical care. Read on to better understand many of the challenges you or…
Read MoreCan You Receive Compensation from a Drunk Driving Accident?
Each year, drunk drivers cause over 5,000 accidents on Arizona roads. As everyone should know, alcohol impairs a driver’s performance. Motorists cannot process information quickly, have delayed reflexes, and make poor decisions behind the wheel. The innocent people they hurt often end up in the back of the ambulance with serious injuries because these collisions…
Read MoreWhy Accident Victims Don’t Receive Fair Compensation
The weeks following an accident are some of the most stressful a person will ever experience. In addition to painful injuries, many accident victims are feeling financial stress. They suddenly can’t work, yet their bills are still due every month like always. Rent, groceries, educational expenses—what can you do? Helpfully, Arizona law allows personal injury…
Read MoreSurprising Pieces of Evidence in Car Accident Cases
The central focus of car accident cases is fault. The driver who is at fault for a crash must pay compensation to those injured in the wreck. Unsurprisingly, fault is often in dispute following a crash. In fact, disputes around fault are the primary reason that car accident cases cannot settle. You point the finger…
Read MoreDo I Have a Valid Slip and Fall Claim?
Countless people slip and fall each year, and some of them suffer serious injuries in the process. At Karnas Law Firm, PLLC, we have extensive experience with premises liability claims. Arizona law requires that those who own or occupy property take certain steps to keep the property safe for visitors. These steps can include investigating…
Read MorePersonal Injury Law in Arizona: Can I Renegotiate My Case After is has Already Been Settled
According to Arizona Health Status and Vital Statistics, an average of 2.4 million visits are made to emergency rooms in the state each year. Injuries account for nearly 25 percent of all emergency room visits in Arizona. With the cost of medical care rising, a serious accident can put a tremendous financial burden on a…
Read MoreCan You Receive Compensation for a Hit & Run?
Arizona law clearly requires that people involved in a hit and run accident stop their vehicles and share insurance information with other motorists. Sadly, far too many motorists drive away without a concern for those who are injured. At Karnas Law Firm, PLLC, we field phone calls from panicked accident victims who have mammoth medical…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Working with a Personal Injury Attorney
It is not uncommon for people to think that they can handle their personal injury claims on their own. While it is true that some cases involving minor accidents may not require a lot of professional assistance, for the most part, accident victims benefit a lot from having a legal team on their side. To…
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