Arizona Accident Lawyer Blog

As parents ourselves, a recent story by AZ Central out of San Tan Valley deeply saddened us. A 3-yr old boy drowned in a backyard pool while his family swam and talked nearby. This is an all-too tragic reminder to parents that you can not take your eyes off your child for even a minute. Most tragedies with little children seem to happen with loving families and too often they are when festivities are occurring. Many people can be judgmental about parents in these situations and we urge everyone not to judge the actions of parents.

Most children love the water and may be overconfident in their swimming abilities. Parents must always be careful not to discourage the child but keep a quiet eye nearby should something happen.

To prevent a swimming accident, it is best to try to get your kids to swim at as young age as possible. We advise enrolling your children in basic swimming classes to teach survival skills in the water. Even if a child has completed one of these courses, it is important to still keep watch, as a child may fatigue quickly, creating a dangerous situation. Provide adequate safety floats and always check to make sure they are appropriately inflated to remain effective.

As this sad story has shown us, even though all precautions may be taken, accidents may still happen. Safety floats, pool alarms, and gates sometimes fail, sometimes leading to very unfortunate situations.

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Lake Havasu is a popular vacation spot during the summer months with many people coming out to spend time on their boats. But, according to an article in Today’s News-Herald, a day on the water can turn deadly if you’ve had too much to drink.

Lake Havasu and the Colorado River are ranked fourth in the top 10 deadliest waters in the United States with the use of alcohol being the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. According to the U.S. Coastguard’s Recreational Boating Statistics 2009 report, there were 12.7 million registered boats in the country. There were 4,730 reported boating accidents with 736 fatalities and 3,358 people injured nationwide. Other factors that contributed to boat-related crashes included improper lookout, operator inexperience, excessive speed and operator inattention.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is working with local, state and federal government agencies to set up checkpoints on Lake Havasu to ensure that boaters are not operating under the influence (OUI) of alcohol or drugs. According to the article, an AZGFD official has said that since the checkpoints have been in place, he has seen more designated boat drivers, which leads him to believe that the checkpoints are working.

While boating is an enjoyable activity, far too many people are injured or killed each year on America’s lakes and rivers. If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating accident in Arizona, the experienced Phoenix boat accident injury attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. can help you. You should not have to face physical, emotional or financial challenges alone because of someone else’s negligence. Our dedicated Arizona personal injury lawyers understand the complex laws that surround Arizona boating accident injury and can inform you of your rights and help you make the best decision for you and your family. To learn more about Breyer Law Offices, P.C., call (602) 978-6400 to schedule a free consultation.

Campaign donations are a powerful thing. According to the House of Representatives, a jury cannot be trusted to decide how much money is reasonable compensation to somebody injured by the negligence of a doctor. According to the same people, a jury is fully capable to decide whether a man is guilty, and whether he should be put to death for his crime. A jury is capable of life and death decisions, but not capable to decide decisions relating to money. How can this be? I guess it just depends on who is giving you donations.

A criminal jury and civil jury come from the same people, who live in the same county. They are chosen randomly, so the same people that sit on a criminal trial could have just as easily sat that same day on a medical negligence trial.

For instance, here is an example of two trials that may occur in Maricopa county, during the same week, with the same jurors making the decision:

Trial 1: A doctor is accused of leaving a medical instrument in a baby, which causes severe permanent damage. The baby will suffer for a lifetime from the carelessness. They jury has to decide how much money the insurance company will pay in fair compensation.

Trial 2: A man is accused of shooting a stranger in cold-blood to steal $20. The stranger died. The jury has to decide whether that man is guilty, and whether he should be put to death for his crime.

The same people who became jurors in the first trial could just as easily have been on the second trial. In one case, money rests on a jury’s decision. In the other case, a man’s life rests on a jury’s decision.

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