Arizona Accident Lawyer Blog

In some states, dog owners are given a “one bite free” pass under the law. This means that they are basically let off the hook the first time their dog bites someone. Arizona is not one of these states. So no matter if it’s the first time, or the third time, the owner is not allowed to avoid liability in the cases of dog bites.

These Arizona dog bite laws are simply designed to protect people. They help to ensure that dogs are kept on leashes and in safe places so not as to harm innocent people. And for those who have been bitten by a dog, it’s important for them to know that they do have the right to file a claim, even if that dog never bit anyone in the past. However, in order to file a claim, dog bite victims need to act quickly to meet the law’s statute of limitations involving dog bites. If they don’t file a claim within the set period, then they will lose their right to file a claim at all.

Therefore, if you have been injured by a dog bite in Phoenix, it’s important to consult with an attorney immediately. At Breyer Law Offices, we are experienced Phoenix dog bite attorneys and can give you honest answers and guidance, as well as educate you about all of your legal options, so you can make the best decision for you and your family.

As Arizona construction site accident attorneys, we see injuries caused by all sorts of accidents on the job. One type of injury we’ve seen in multiple cases involves electrocution or electric shock due to failures to follow proper safety precautions or shoddy workmanship. If you’ve been injured due to bad wiring on a construction site, you probably have a lot of questions, like what your rights are and whether or not you can hire a personal injury attorney to file a claim.

If you’re looking for answers, then you should at least consider consulting with a construction site accident attorney who has experience dealing with cases involving electrocution or electric shock. Depending on your unique circumstances, you may be limited to simply filing a workers’ compensation claim. Or you may have a valid personal injury claim, which may be very likely when the case involves wiring since a subcontractor is typically responsible for this task.

If you have been electrocuted on an Arizona construction site and you don’t know where to turn, please contact Breyer Law Offices. We have experience in all kinds of construction accident cases – including those involving electrocution and electric shock – and can give you honest answers and guidance, as well as educate you about all of your legal options, so you can make the best decision for you and your family.

As Scottsdale dog bite lawyers representing victims in Scottsdale and throughout Arizona, we see many cases where individuals lose their rights because they didn’t file a claim quickly enough. Most people don’t realize that there are statutes of limitations that govern dog bite cases and if a claim is not filed within the set time period, then the right to file a claim at all is lost. As a result of the statute of limitations, it’s important to ensure a claim is properly investigated as soon as possible.

There are two different kinds of statutes of limitations that impact Arizona dog bite cases. First, there is a two-year statute that allows a personal injury claim to be brought within two years following the dog bite. Even though the law allows for someone to file a claim due to a dog bite within two years, it is much more beneficial to the victim to file a claim within one year. Why? Because more rights are afforded to the victim if the claim is filed within one year following the attack.

Another complicating factor is when a claim involves a child. In these situations, the statutes of limitations are different than if the claim involves an adult.

If you have been injured in a dog attack in Scottsdale, or anywhere in Arizona, and you’d like to know your rights, please contact Breyer Law Offices. We are experienced Arizona dog bite attorneys and can give you honest answers and guidance, as well as educate you about all of your legal options, so you can make the best decision for you and your family.

Using heavy equipment is part of the job on an Arizona construction site. Forklifts, bulldozers, cranes, and other pieces of heavy equipment, are commonplace. However, when not operated properly, they can lead to accidents and serious injury on the construction site. In many cases, these accidents are the result of improper use or recklessness, and as a result, preventable.

When Tucson machinery construction accidents do occur, many injured people don’t know where to turn. Should they hire a personal injury attorney with experience in construction site accidents, particularly those involving improper use of heavy equipment?

Our advice is to at least consult with an injury attorney, especially if negligence is involved. An experienced attorney will know right off the bat which factors to look at to determine whether or not the claim is valid. In some cases, due to the exclusive remedy law, an injured person cannot file a personal injury claim; they can only make a workers’ compensation claim. But in other circumstances, the injured person may be able to recover damages by filing a personal injury claim.

If you have been injured on a Tucson construction site and you’d like to know your rights, please contact Breyer Law Offices. Our construction site accident Tucson lawyers have experience in all kinds of construction accident cases and can give you honest answers and guidance, as well as educate you about all of your legal options, so you can make the best decision for you and your family.

Many Phoenix injury attorneys are unfairly labeled as greedy and litigious. People assume that attorneys are only out for their own personal gain without any care towards the injured person. They believe that the only purpose for lawsuits is to earn plenty of attorney fees. But the reality is that personal injury attorneys provide a much-needed service to injured victims and their families. This couldn’t be more apparent than in cases involving product liability.

One of the primary causes of action in a product liability claim is defective design. If a company designed a product that is defective, and caused injuries, a lawsuit can be brought against that company for negligence. If no suit is filed against the company, the company can continue to sell its defective product. But when an injured victim files a product liability lawsuit against a negligent company, they have an opportunity to not only seek justice for themselves, but to also protect any future victims from injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, please don’t hesitate to contact our Phoenix product defect lawyers. At Breyer Law Offices, we welcome your call – whether you know you want to bring a suit against the negligent company, or you’re simply looking for answers surrounding a possible product liability case. We can give you the information and advice you need, so you can make the best decision for you and your family.

When most people think of nursing home neglect in Arizona, they automatically assume the victim was elderly. But this is not always the case. In many instances, the victim is someone who suffers from physical and mental disabilities, and as a result, resides in a nursing home.

These individuals are protected under the same laws, including the Adult Protective Services Act, that protect the elderly residents of nursing homes. This vulnerable group of people is at the mercy of their caregivers in the nursing home and when abuse or neglect does occur, they have the same rights under the law in the State of Arizona.

If you have a physically or mentally disabled loved one living in a Phoenix nursing home and you suspect abuse or neglect, please contact Breyer Law Offices. We are experienced Arizona nursing home abuse lawyers, and can give you honest answers and guidance, as well as educate you about all of your legal options, so you can make the best decision for your loved one.

Goodyear, Arizona is most widely known for being founded by Tire & Rubber Company creator Paul Litchfield in 1917. Goodyear spans 116.5 square miles and has become a prominent city in Arizona with an estimated growth rate of 16% and has an approximate population of 59,508. A Citizen Satisfaction Survey revealed that about 96% of Goodyear inhabitants believe that the city is a safe place to reside. However, due to residents and visitors utilizing various businesses and properties, slip and fall accidents in Goodyear, in addition to other kinds of accidents caused by unsafe premises, take place.

Some common trip and fall or slip and fall accident injuries in Goodyear include broken bones, torn ligaments, concussion, spinal cord injury, and internal bruising or bleeding. These types of injuries may contribute to hefty hospital bills, pain and suffering, loss of past and future wages, and other damages. The physical, emotional, and financial consequences of a Goodyear slip and fall accident often depend on a person’s age; the position in which an individual falls; and the object(s) that a person falls onto.

When businesses or private property owners are negligent and fail to accurately warn of potential risks within a premises, injured individuals may be able to obtain compensation for injuries caused by slip and fall accidents. If you or a loved one have been injured in Goodyear due to a dangerous premise, a skilled Goodyear slip and fall accident attorney can assist you in holding negligent parties legally responsible for the accident and your subsequent injuries.

At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., our dedicated Arizona accident attorneys have years of experience in premises liability and personal injury litigation. We pride ourselves in providing potential clients with honest answers so that an injured individual and his or her family can make the best decision as to how to move forward. Contact Breyer Law today for a free, no-obligation consultation by calling 623-930-8064 or visit www.breyerlaw.com for more information.

Even though car accidents and truck accidents are both accidents involving vehicles, they are both very different – especially if someone has been seriously injured. For instance, there are numerous Arizona state and federal laws that apply to truckers and to trucking companies – and not drivers of other vehicles – that are meant to protect everyone on the road. As a result, it’s important to hire an Arizona personal injury attorney with experience in big rig truck accidents, not just car accidents.

A Mesa trucking accident attorney knows all these laws governing truck drivers and trucking companies. They also understand immediately what has to be done in order to gather evidence for the case, including a complete reconstruction of the accident. Hiring someone with this kind of skill and experience is priceless, and will help to ensure that an injured victim receives the compensation they deserve.

If you or a loved one has been hurt due to truck driver negligence and you’re looking for help, please don’t hesitate to call us at the Breyer Law Offices. We have offices in Mesa and throughout Arizona. We also have direct experience with both car and trucking accidents. When you meet with us, we’ll give you honest answers and guidance, as well as educate you about all of your legal options, so you can make the best decision for you and your family.

Peoria, Arizona is a city that is part of both Maricopa and Yavapai Counties. As the ninth largest city in Arizona, Peoria had an approximate population of 157,960 in July 2008. Located by and large in Maricopa County, Peoria is a bustling suburb of Phoenix and the fourth largest city based on land area. With such a vast amount of inhabitants and visitors utilizing a variety of businesses and different properties, slip and fall injury accidents in Peoria, as well as other accidents stemming from unsafe premises, take place from time to time.

Peoria slip and fall accidents can be more serious than several people would like to admit. These types of accidents can lead to broken bones, spinal cord injury, head trauma, torn ligaments, internal bruising and/or bleeding, and other severe injuries. The gravity of a trip and fall injury may depend on what a person lands on top of, an individual’s age, and the position of the fall. Slip and fall injuries often result in hefty hospital bills, medical treatment, loss of wages, pain and suffering, and other significant damages.

When a business or an owner of private property exercises negligence in failing to properly warn of potential dangers on a premise, he or she may be held legally responsible for oversight and disregard for visitor safety if a slip and fall or tripping injury occurs. If you or someone you care about has been injured in Peoria because of a hazardous premise, a skilled Peoria slip and fall accident lawyer can help you receive the compensation you need to get back on your feet.

At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., Mark and Alexis Breyer have dedicated several years as Arizona injury lawyers helping injured victims hold negligent parties responsible for a wide range of injury accidents, including slip and fall accidents. Our knowledgeable Peoria premises liability attorneys will explain all of your legal options and rights so that you and your family can make the best decision for your specific situation. Call 623-930-8064 for a free consultation or visit www.breyerlaw.com for more information.

There are basically three different kinds of product liability claims. One type of product liability claim surrounds defective products that were designed improperly. Another type involves products that were manufactured improperly. And a third type of product liability claim involves a failure by the manufacturer to warn consumers about the dangerous product.

While product liability cases involving design or manufacturing flaws are the most common – and the most public - Arizona failure to warn cases do happen. These kinds of cases typically involve products that are inherently dangerous if used in a certain manner. When a company creates a product and puts it on the market to sell to consumers, that company has the responsibility to warn consumers about these dangers. If they don’t provide adequate warning, then they can be held liable for any injuries caused by use of the product.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product and you weren’t adequately warned about its dangers, please don’t hesitate to contact our Phoenix defective product injury lawyers. At Breyer Law Offices, we welcome your call – whether you know you want to bring a suit against the negligent party, or you’re simply looking for answers surrounding a possible product liability claim. We can give you the information and advice you need, so you can make the best decision for you and your family.

Construction sites are among the most dangerous places to work, and often workers suffer severe injuries on the job site. This often can be due to the improper use or maintenance of scaffolding, which can contribute directly to an injury or even death for someone on the job site.

Most constructions workers know that they have a right to file a workers’ compensation claim in Arizona. In Arizona cases where injuries have occurred on construction sites due to scaffolding issues, a claim can be made in addition to a workers’ compensation claim that can benefit the worker and their family. Many workers do not realize that they may also have the right to file a personal injury claim in addition to the workers’ compensation claim.

Determining whether a worker has the right to file a claim for an injury that occurred due to a scaffolding issue often requires the assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney that is knowledgeable about construction site injuries.

Should you know someone who has suffered from an injury or lost a loved one because of a construction site scaffolding accident, or if you have been involved in a construction site accident, we urge you to contact us. Our Mesa scaffold accident injury lawyers will tell you honestly if we believe no case exists. Yet if we find that you would have an available right under Arizona law to file a legitimate personal injury claim, we will inform you of that as well. Only once you have all the information you need can you make the best decision on how to proceed with your claim.

Many elderly or disabled people in Arizona nursing homes are deemed a “fall risk” in their medical records. This simply means they are known to be at risk for falling. For many people, a fall may not sound like a big deal. But for an elderly person, it can prove serious and sometimes even fatal. Residents who fall may experience head trauma, broken bones, and other significant injuries. What’s more is that since they were flagged as a “fall risk,” the accidents are usually preventable.

When someone is a “fall risk,” simple guidelines are established to ensure that a person doesn’t fall and hurt themselves. If a fall does occur, then oftentimes it can be a sign of neglect on the part of the nursing home. Bringing a personal injury claim against a nursing home that allows these kinds of accidents to occur can provide justice for the injured person, as well as protect other residents who are “fall risks” at that facility.

If you have a loved one who is a “fall risk” at a nursing home, and still fell and got hurt, please don’t hesitate to contact a Phoenix nursing home abuse lawyer at Breyer Law Offices. We welcome your call – whether you know you want to bring a suit against a nursing home, or you’re simply looking for answers surrounding a possible nursing home abuse case. We can give you the information and advice you need, so you can make the best decision for your loved one.

Most of us who don’t work on construction sites don’t realize just how dangerous they are. Many times, accidents cause serious injuries and sometimes even death. One contributor to construction site accidents in Phoenix is misuse of scaffolding.

When injuries and accidents involving scaffolding do happen, most workers know they can make a workers’ compensation claim. However, they don’t realize that they may also have a right to make a personal injury claim as well. In addition, making a personal injury claim in the State of Arizona does not forfeit an injured victim’s right to workers’ compensation. Any compensation awarded through a personal injury claim is in addition to workers’ compensation.

Determining whether or not an injured worker can make a personal injury claim due to a scaffolding accident requires the expertise of a construction accident lawyer. If you have been injured on a Phoenix construction site due to a scaffolding accident and you’d like to know your rights, please contact the Arizona scaffold accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices. We have experience in all kinds of construction accident cases and can give you honest answers and guidance, as well as educate you about all of your legal options, so you can make the best decision for you and your family.