Personal Injury Blog

Rear-end collisions are common in the United States, resulting in 1.7 million car accidents, 500,000 injuries, and 1,700 deaths each year. If you are in one of these collisions, you can suffer serious physical, financial, and emotional harm -- and under Arizona law, the at-fault driver must pay for these damages, either in the...

Like all other states, Arizona requires that licensed drivers must have automobile insurance to cover any unexpected accidents or other liability-based incidents. However, Arizona has recently passed a new law that has changed the minimum acceptable coverage amounts. These new limits may bring questions regarding your current coverage, and any future coverage you may...

Arizona follows a traditional fault-based system in car accident cases, meaning that the driver responsible for a collision must pay for the damages that the other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians suffer. Proving fault in an Arizona car accident requires a great deal of evidence and the establishment of four elements: duty of care, breach...

After a car accident, you may suffer serious damages like medical bills, vehicle damage, lost wages during your recovery period, and physical and emotional pain and suffering. If you did not cause the accident, you may be eligible for compensation through a personal injury lawsuit or insurance claim -- and you may wonder how...

When choosing a personal injury lawyer, it’s important to be comfortable with your attorney’s qualifications. In the following video, Chris Jensen discusses his background and experience fighting for the rights of injured victims in the Prescott, Arizona area. You can learn about your legal rights and options by speaking with Mr. Jensen in person. Our consultations are...

As the country remains at home in isolation to curb the spread of COVID-19, there are certain segments of the population that aren’t able to achieve this level of social isolation. Over 4 million Americans currently reside in nursing homes, and while these facilities provide important services to residents, they also create certain inherent...

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system designed to ensure you receive benefits regardless of who caused your workplace accident. In this video, Chris Jensen discusses the broad nature of the workers’ compensation system in Arizona. Workers’ comp claims can be complicated, and it’s common for individuals have their claim unfairly denied without the assistance...

If you’ve suffered a slip and fall accident due to the negligent actions of a property owner, you may be able to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for your damages. There are certain filing deadlines, called statutes of limitations, associated with these cases. Failure to file before the deadline can jeopardize your ability...

If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for your damages. Due to the significant financial burdens associated with these injuries, it’s crucial that you choose a highly skilled, experienced attorney who can protect your rights and help you...

Damages for pain and suffering are an important component of the compensation you can receive in a personal injury case, but these damages are often challenging to calculate. In the following video, Chris Jensen discusses the complex issues associated with establishing the value of pain and suffering damages. The attorneys at the Jensen Phelan...