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Arizona Defamation Law

LIAR, LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE! - ARIZONA DEFAMATION LAWARIZONA DEFAMATION Gossip. We’ve probably all been guilty of it at some point. We’ve all known people who seem to gossip all the time. Some people make lucrative careers of peddling gossip. Part of us knows it’s wrong...

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Arizona’s Stupid Motorist Law

ARIZONA'S STUPID MOTORIST LAWArizona's Stupid Motorist Law Arizona is home to the so-called “stupid motorist” law, A.R.S. § 28-910. That statute provides that the driver of a vehicle on a public street or highway that is temporarily covered by water  and is barricaded...

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MY TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT!

MY TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT! WHAT DO I DO? So you’re driving down the highway at 65-ish mph when one of your tires blows out. It’s an alarming experience even for the most experienced drivers. For inexperienced drivers, it can cause panic and losing control of the vehicle –...

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Hold Your Horn!

HOLD YOUR HORN! In a previous Badger Blog post, we discussed road rage in Arizona. This is a follow up on that post. One of our pet peeves is when drivers use their horns to express frustration or impatience (or rage) with another driver.It is highly annoying. The...

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Why do you need an attorney after a car accident?

What does a car accident attorney do? One of the questions The Law Badgers get asked all the time is, “Why should I hire an attorney for an auto accident?” Before we answer that, let’s explain what a Phoenix, Arizona, auto attorney can do for you. Car accident...

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What to do after a Phoenix car accident

What to do after a Phoenix car accident Did you know car accidents in Phoenix, Arizona, are rising? According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, there were almost 99,000 car crashes in the state of Arizona in 2020. Maricopa County, where Phoenix is located,...

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High Beams at Night

HIGH BEAMS AT NIGHT – WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY? Anyone who has driven at night in Arizona has probably had the pleasure (NOT) of being blinded by an approaching vehicle with its bright lights on. It’s not only annoying, but very dangerous, and in fact, illegal. A driver...

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Railroad Crossings

RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS – SAFETY AND THE LAW We’ve all encountered railroad crossings in our travels. We’ve probably all been delayed by a train as it travels through a crossing. We may have all seen someone, maybe ourselves, driving around lowered crossing gates due...

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Arizona’s Dram Shop Act

ARIZONA’S DRAM SHOP ACT – DID YOU KNOW … ? Way back in the day, like the mid 20th century, the law in most states held that injuries or death caused by an intoxicated person was solely the responsibility of that person. You could not sue the person or business who...

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LABOR DAY – CELEBRATING AMERICAN WORKERS

LABOR DAY On Labor Day, we celebrate the many contributions of American workers to the prosperity and success of the United States. American workers built our cities, built a system of railroads transversing the continent, made American manufacturing the envy of the...

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A Tort is Not a Pastry

A TORT IS NOT A PASTRY  You may have heard the word “tort” thrown around as part of the language of law and lawyers. It’s kind of a funny word, but what does it mean?  It’s easier to describe it by what it is not. The term covers a variety of acts that give rise to...

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PUT THOSE CELLPHONES DOWN!

PUT THOSE CELLPHONES DOWN! By now, we’ve all heard or seen the public service ads urging us not to text and drive. Texting and driving is not only dangerous, it is illegal in Arizona.  In this Badger Blog post, we take a look at what Arizona law has to say on the...

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Driving too slowly

In Arizona, you can be ticketed for driving too slowly. A.R.S. § 28-704 states that a person “shall not drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic …” The statute identifies two exceptions:...

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Road Rage – Jekyll and Hyde

Road Rage - Jekyll and Hyde There’s something about settling in behind the wheel of an automobile that causes some people to lose all sense of civility. Even the most meek, mild-mannered among us can transform into a monster when we get out on the road. Anything...

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Seat Belts. Wear them!

Seat Belts prevent major injuries in Car Accidents   Seatbelts are the most important safety device in a car. They are designed to keep you from being ejected from the vehicle during a crash and to help prevent you from hitting other passengers or objects inside the...

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Car Accidents – Monsoon Season

MONSOON RAIN, WIND, DUST, CAR ACCIDENTS It’s monsoon season in Arizona. Time for some intense storms to break up the monotony of the blast furnace heat day after day for months on end. Because we don’t get storms year-round like folks do in much of the rest of the...

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What if My Car Accident Case Fails to Settle?

What if My Car Accident Case Fails to Settle?

MY CAR ACCIDENT CASE IS NOT SETTLING!? You were involved in a car crash due to the other driver’s negligence. You have been injured and your car was totaled. You hired a lawyer to help. Now to add insult to injury, the other side’s insurance carrier has made a very...

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Back to School in Phoenix

BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!   It’s back-to-school time. Daily routines are changing. Kids are out and about, walking to and from school or the bus stop, gathering with friends, playing sports, etc. It’s time for us adults to refocus our attention on safety. Here are a few...

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Rideshare Car Accidents: Uber, Lyft, and even Taxis

RIDESHARE CAR ACCIDENTS   Rideshare car accidents are on the rise. Uber, Lyft, and taxi companies all have their own apps to request and complete rides from busy hotspots such as airports, late night clubs, sporting events, and concerts. As a rideshare user, you...

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Car Accident Victims: The Dangers of Distracted Driving

THE DANGERS OF DISTRACTED DRIVING Car Accident Victims: The Dangers of Distracted Driving" Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death and injuries in the United States. Every year, over six million car accidents occur, resulting in over three million...

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Wrongful Death in Arizona

WRONGFUL DEATH IN ARIZONA - A BASIC GUIDE Wrongful Death in Arizona is guided by Arizona Revised Statute 12-612 titled: Parties plaintiff; recovery; distribution; disqualification. An action for wrongful death accrues when due to either the intentional actions or the...

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Phoenix Arizona Negligence – What does it Mean?

PHOENIX ARIZONA NEGLIGENCE – WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Phoenix Arizona Negligence involves determining a duty, a breach, a cause, and damages. You hear lawyers, even in the Badger Blog, tossing around the term” negligence.” It gets used a lot in the legal world, but I wonder...

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Phoenix Arizona Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS - PHOENIX ARIZONA PERSONAL INJURY If you have a Phoenix Arizona Personal Injury due to the negligence of someone else, you need to be aware that there are time limits on bringing a claim for compensation.  These are called “statute of...

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Dog Bites in Phoenix Arizona

DOG BITES IN PHOENIX ARIZONA  – “STRICT” LIABILITY IN ARIZONA Dog bites in Phoenix Arizona can be painful, disfiguring and even disabling. Medical expenses for treatment can be extremely high. If you are the victim of a dog bite, here is a brief summary of Arizona law...

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When do you need to hire a car accident lawyer?

Hiring A CAr Accident Lawyer There are a lot of myths out there about when you need to hire a car accident lawyer. The truth is, if the accident was not your fault, you should hire one immediately. If you've been involved in a car accident and have suffered injuries,...

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Phoenix Arizona Hit and Run Accident

The Law Badgers Understand Phoenix Arizona Hit and Run Accident Cases   What is a Phoenix Arizona Hit and Run Accident? When a driver hits you and then flees the scene, you have been involved in a Phoenix Arizona Hit and Run Accident. What do you do? If you are...

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Personal Injury Phoenix Pain and Suffering

The Law Badgers Understand Pain and Suffering Damages from car accidents   PHOENIX Pain and Suffering Damages, What are they? So you got into a wreck caused by the negligence of another driver. Your car is tweaked. You have medical bills. You’ve lost work and...

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