Drunk driving is dangerous driving. Unfortunately, it remains a major safety threat. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that more than 13,000 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-related motor vehicle collisions in 2021 alone. Many tens of thousands more people suffered serious injuries. If you are hit by a drunk driver, you need …
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Proving Fault in a Pedestrian Accident
Earlier this year, Axios cited data showing that Arizona had the second-highest pedestrian fatality rate of any state in the country in 2022. Only New Mexico had a worse traffic safety record for pedestrians. A disproportionate number of catastrophic pedestrian collisions in Arizona happen within the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. A negligent driver—or any other …
Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Were you injured in an accident in the workplace in Arizona? You have the right to file for workers’ compensation benefits. As explained by the Industrial Commission of Arizona, “it is mandatory for employers to secure workers’ compensation insurance for their employees.” A number of different workers’ comp benefits may be available. Here, our Phoenix …
Five Slip and Fall Questions and Answers
Hurt in a slip and fall. You are far from alone. The National Floor Safety Institute puts the total number of annual U.S. slip and fall accidents that require medical attention at one million. At The Law Office of Paul J. Dombeck, PLLC, we are committed to protecting the rights and interests of injured victims. …