Torgenson Law Blog

Article Summary Million-dollar settlements for accidents are possible but they are determined by fault and the severity of the injury.  Injuries for all types of accidents are split into three categories to reflect their severity. Average settlement ranges are based on those categories.  Personal injury...

Article Summary Car accident cases may go to trial to avoid an expiring statute of limitations, because of liability disputes, or because of severe or catastrophic injuries resulting in extraordinary compensation demands. An attorney can help you navigate the settlement process even if a case...

Article Summary Shannon’s Law criminalizes what is deemed as a reckless discharge of a firearm in a populated area. The crime is generally charged as a Class 6 felony. Criminal cases do not always cover the financial losses a victim experiences after being involved in...

Article Summary Even a pedestrian who is partially at fault for an accident with a motorist can be awarded compensation.  Seeking medical attention is always advised for a pedestrian who has been struck by a distracted driver. Sometimes injuries aren’t felt immediately, and medical documentation...

Article Summary Dog owners in Arizona are required by law to stay at the scene of the bite and exchange contact information with the person who was bitten. Every dog bite needs to be reported to the county’s animal control unit, which will give quarantine...