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LEGAL BLOG Author: WMLaw

11
March
2023
  A contingency fee agreement is one of the billing methods for legal services. Instead of charging per hour, lawyers charge a contingency fee upon the conclusion of a case. With this method, the client pays the attorney fees as a percentage of the compensation received from the liable party. Are you an accident victim...
25
February
2023
  Driving apps, at first glance, may remind you of the dangers of cell phone usage behind the wheel. In Arizona, for example, it is now illegal for drivers to hold their phones while driving. Yet, as we discussed in our blog years ago, data and tech can prevent distracted driving. In fact, some driving...
11
February
2023
Motorcycle riders are some of the most cautious drivers on Arizona’s roads. Half of the motorcycle accidents recorded every year did not result from motorcycle violations. Still, it is important to understand these unlawful behaviors. Knowing beforehand can help riders avoid risky situations on the road.    Speeding   Speeding is among the leading motorcycle...
27
January
2023
Knowing the causes of motorcycle accidents can help boost safety awareness. In Arizona alone, motorcycle crashes injure thousands every year. Worse, a hundred more die from it annually, according to the records of the AZDOT. The Arizona Department of Transportation (AZDOT) reported nearly 3,000 motorcycle crashes in the state during recent years. While the numbers...
20
January
2023
The majority of states nationwide implement some form of a distracted driving law. It is a necessary regulation, as using phones while operating a vehicle is not uncommon. Every year, thousands of crashes happen due to distracted driving, mostly involving the use of an electronic device. It doesn’t matter whether it is hand-held or hands-free....
17
December
2022
Motorcycle accident statistics show just how vulnerable riders are. Their helmets provide inadequate protection against bigger vehicles. Add the social stigma, and motorcycle riders would almost always, receive the blame when an accident happens. You need to defend yourself so you can hold the ones responsible for the incident. Thus, if you were injured in...
03
December
2022
Lane splitting is a common motorcycle maneuver practiced throughout the world. It is sometimes called lane filtering, though the definitions may vary from state to state. Some call lane splitting the act of navigating between vehicles running at regular speed. Others call it lane filtering when the motorcycle navigates between slow-moving or almost-stopped vehicles. Ultimately,...
19
November
2022
  Arizona motorcycle laws were made to protect motorcycle riders throughout the state. Title 28 of the Arizona Revised Statutes is all about transportation. It is where you can find the general provisions for motorcycle operation and safety. Arizona Motorcycle Laws on Licensing Just like anyone else who operates a vehicle, motorcycle riders must have...
05
November
2022
People often ask why personal injury lawsuits take so long. An injury claim that is settled too quickly often results in meager compensation. Insurance companies maximize their profits by reducing the value of claims. This is not a favorable scenario for an accident victim. That first offer may not even be enough to cover your...
22
October
2022
Looking for a personal injury lawyer? It is a big possibility that you might be reading this because you, a loved one, or someone you care about, has been the victim of an accident. Do you think that the accident was not your/their fault? If you answered yes, then it is time to talk to...
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