Torgenson Law Blog

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...

Article Summary You should contact a car accident attorney after an accident, even if you didn’t feel pain immediately after the accident. Back injuries are common in car accidents and can take time to be noticed. It is difficult to determine an average payout from...

Article Summary It depends. Most times, settlements are paid in a lump sum payment, but larger settlements may be paid in installments. Yes. There is a designated order for how settlements are paid. Debts and legal fees are paid first, and the remaining balance goes...

Article Summary Arizona is a comparative fault state, which means someone can receive compensation from an accident claim even if they are found to be partially at fault.  Economic damages from an accident are determined by lost employment or wages in addition to the cost...