Personal Injury Blog

When people think of dog bites, they rarely think of severe injury and the need to pursue legal action. However, dog bites can be so severe that they require medication that can quickly become costly. Severe dog bites may not just require initial medical care, but they can also prevent someone from going to...

Drunk driving is one of the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents. A drunk driver and the drivers in the other cars involved in the collision are at significant risk of severe and fatal injuries. When intoxicated individuals get behind the wheel, it makes the road dangerous, not just for themselves but also...

While most drivers rarely think that some highways are more dangerous than others, the construction, road maintenance, and the highway’s various exits and entrances can make one highway more dangerous than others. Arizona Highway 69 serves as the main road to Prescott, Arizona. The highway is divided into four lanes throughout sections of Prescott...

Careless driving behaviors can lead to life-altering injuries and possibly even fatalities. In Arizona, almost 58,000 distracted driving accidents were reported in 2018, and of those crashes, there were 800 fatalities and 16,000 serious injuries. If you are injured in a car crash, you may need to prove the at-fault driver was distracted. Proving...

Winter in Arizona is beautiful. The frosty fog and crystallized wildlife are breathtaking against the Arizona skyline. While winter is a beautiful season, it can also be incredibly dangerous. The icy grounds and cold air create hazardous conditions for everyone, including drivers. Driving in any kind of storm is dangerous, but often the most...

When someone is involved in a car accident with a stolen vehicle, trying to determine who is liable for damages can be difficult. If the thief flees the scene and cannot be located or identified, matters can become even more complicated. The vehicle owner is often an innocent party and cannot generally be found...

Pedestrians are vulnerable to larger and heavier motor vehicles. They lack the protection of motor vehicles and protective equipment, making it more likely that the pedestrian will be injured should an accident occur. It’s reasonable to think that the driver is always held liable because pedestrians are more vulnerable to injury during an accident....

The time after a collision can be chaotic, even without significant injury or damage to the car. When a severe injury is added to the equation, the time following the accident can be overwhelming and frightening. However, it is vital to take action and document every aspect of your injury and the accident to...

What’s better than a holiday party? Spirits are high, and celebrations are plentiful at the end of the year. While there are more opportunities than ever for you to make merry, there are also more risks for you to consider. Year-end parties and winter weather both can lead to personal injuries, many of which...

The personal injury attorneys at the Jensen Phelan Law Firm are experienced in representing clients who have been involved in different types of motorcycle crashes. These collisions occur all too frequently, with the Arizona Department of Transportation reporting that over 2,300 motorcycle accidents occurred in 2020. Many motorcycle accidents are classified as “no contact”...