Torgenson Law Blog

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...

Article Summary Head injuries are common after car accidents even if the symptoms don’t immediately present themselves.  It’s important to be aware of symptoms that may appear in the days and weeks after an accident, including dizziness, confusion, mood swings and headaches.  Car accidents are...

Article Summary Wrongful death cases revolve around proving negligence or intentional harm that lead to the death of an individual. There are a number of different wrongful death circumstances, but the most common are linked to vehicle and motorcycle accidents, workplace accidents and dog attacks....

Article Summary Dog bites can range in severity, from a slight bruise or scratch to injuries that require surgery or even lead to death.  The severity of a dog bite, measured by the Dunbar scale, influences the level of compensation a dog bite victim can...