Personal Injury Blog

When a pedestrian is involved in an accident, they may be entitled to file a claim for the injuries they suffered. Whether they have the right to file a claim for damages depends on a range of factors, including who was at fault for the accident and the type of accident that occurred. If...

As parents, we do everything to protect our children from harm. Unfortunately, we cannot control other people's actions, and when another person’s reckless and careless actions lead to a child being injured, it’s an incredibly traumatic and terrifying experience. Children cannot advocate for themselves, so it’s up to parents to secure the justice they...

Legal matters can seem complicated, especially for those who have never been involved in legal processes before. However, personal injury lawsuits commonly differ from what everyone expects from the legal system. Several factors about the law might seem universally true, but they don't necessarily apply to personal injury law. For instance, personal injury claims...

Personal injury claims often involve more than just physical injuries. Emotional damages, part of non-economic damages, play a crucial role in compensating individuals for the psychological toll that accidents or incidents can have on their well-being. Calculating emotional damages is a complex process that requires careful examination of various criteria.  Jensen Phelan Law Firm...

Parking lots are crowded with slow and fast moving vehicles, herds of people, and rattling shopping carts. Despite the painted lines to direct traffic and the presumed slow speed limit, accidents can still occur. When a pedestrian carrying groceries or other items is hit by a vehicle, even slowly, the results can include injury...

Large, 18-wheeled trucks loom over normal passenger vehicles on the highways. Weighing nearly 30 times more than the average four-door car, the driving of these trucks is heavily regulated. Drivers must adhere to strict hours of service requirements, maintenance schedules, and go through certain training before they are allowed to operate commercial trucks on...

When a person decides to get behind the wheel of their car while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she is actively putting themselves and others at risk of an accident. While drunk driving accidents are highly preventable, they are also unfortunately common. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found...

You've diligently paid your insurance premiums, believing that in times of need, your insurer will be there to support you as the insurance policy requires. Yet when your moment of need arrives and you file a claim, you're met with silence, delays, or even sometimes outright denials. It's a scenario no one anticipates, but...

Car accidents are a very common occurrence on the roads of Arizona with over 119,000 reported cases in 2022 alone. These accidents often have devastating consequences, both physically and financially. In the midst of the chaos and confusion that follows a car accident, determining who is at fault and what legal actions can be...

Car accidents are a stressful and sometimes overwhelming experience, especially when they involve a sudden and unexpected sideswipe collision. This type of accident, where two vehicles traveling in the same direction hit each other, can result in serious damage and injuries. However, knowing the proper steps to take following a sideswipe collision can help...