Potholes, which are typically caused by road wear over time, can be unforgiving to your car. These depressions in the road are usually located in areas of heavy traffic, poor drainage, and where lack of maintenance occurs. They are not always easy to avoid because of traffic and lack of visibility. If you have...

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 holidays are a joyous time of year for many people who get caught up in celebrating the festive season. Unfortunately, some people enjoy the season too much without taking appropriate precautions. This can lead to car accidents becoming more common during the holidays in Arizona. Fortunately, the car accident attorneys at Jensen Phelan...

Those who have suffered injuries in a car accident through no fault of their own may feel blindsided when insurance companies try to exclude specific medical bills from their claims. That’s one reason why consulting with an Arizona personal injury attorney like those at the Jensen Phelan Law Firm can help. Our personal injury...

In Arizona, personal injury lawsuits can take many different forms, but one of the most common issues they cause is lost wages.  Lost wages describe the amount of money a person has lost while recovering from an injury.  Loss of earning capacity involves future loss of earnings.  These claims are usually contested unless the...