A blind trust is a type of trust in which neither the settlor/trustor (the person who creates the trust) nor the trust’s beneficiaries can control the trust’s assets or influence the trustee’s management. Instead, the trustee has complete discretion to manage those assets, including selling them and buying new assets…
Arizona does not require personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. However, Arizona insurance companies offer Medical Payments (MedPay) insurance. This type of policy is inexpensive to add to your auto insurance and can help with medical bills, deductibles, and copays. It pays regardless of fault. Were you hurt in a car…
The cost of establishing a living trust in Arizona depends on several factors, including the trust’s structure, the assets transferred to the trust, and whether any additional legal documents are required. You would like the living trust to be tailored to your specific estate planning needs. Many people have misconceptions…
What you do in the immediate aftermath of an Amazon delivery truck accident is of critical importance. Call 911, seek medical attention, then contact an Arizona truck accident attorney. Your attorney can investigate the accident to identify fault, build a strong case for compensation, and pursue your claims on your…
If you receive medical care after an accident in Arizona and can’t pay your bills, your healthcare providers or insurance company might file a medical lien against you. This claim lets your providers or insurer take some of the money you receive from a personal injury claim to pay your…
If you have been injured in a golf cart in Arizona, you may have wondered, “Does car insurance cover golf cart accidents?” It depends. Arizona classifies golf carts as motor vehicles with separate insurance requirements. Golf cart owners must have golf cart liability coverage to drive on public roads. If…
Recovery after an accident is rarely just physical. Arizona recognizes emotional distress as a lawful part of personal injury claims. In the past, emotional suffering was considered secondary to physical harm. Courts now acknowledge that emotional distress can be just as debilitating as physical harm, and victims may be entitled…
If you’ve suffered an injury in Arizona because of someone else’s actions or fault, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim. To have a successful personal injury claim, you must demonstrate that their negligence directly caused your physical injuries, resulting in measurable damages such as past…
After a collision with a drunk driver, be sure to report the accident to the authorities, gather as much evidence as possible from the scene, and seek medical help – even if you think your injuries are minor. Be observant and take photos and videos of the scene, especially if…
Brake checking involves suddenly slamming on a vehicle’s brakes for no reason other than to aggravate or scare the driver immediately following behind. While Arizona’s statutes do not explicitly forbid it, drivers who brake check can be prosecuted under other state laws. A motorist who causes a rear-end collision while…
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