Torgenson Law Blog

Article Summary Hit-and-run accidents are common in Arizona, and the state ranks third in the nation for hit-and-run fatalities. Damages and injuries from hit-and-run accidents can be serious and victims have legal options for compensation. Although many hit-and-run cases go unsolved, the support of a...

Article Summary Arizona has a strict liability law for dog bites, making the dog owner responsible for damages. When a dog bites someone while in the care of a dog sitter, liability for damages can be more complex. Working with a dog bite lawyer to...

Article Summary Receiving a personal injury settlement could make tax filing a bit more complex than it already is.  Not every personal injury settlement is the same in the eyes of the IRS, which is why it’s important to work with a personal injury attorney...

Article Summary After a bite, it’s fair to wonder who is responsible for a dog bite in Arizona? The short answer is the dog owner. Arizona’s strict liability law places responsibility for a dog bite on the dog’s owner, with certain caveats.  Dog bite compensation...

Article Summary Motorcyclists are more vulnerable to injury in an accident than those in a passenger vehicle Motorcycle accidents are on the rise.  A number of factors are involved in determining motorcycle accident compensation, including liability, the cost of medical treatment and lost wages.  An...