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Key Takeaways A hit-and-run driver may be treated as an uninsured motorist for purposes of an Arizona UM claim.Arizona uninsured motorist coverage can protect an insured person while walking, not ...

Key Takeaways Arizona drivers generally must determine that a lane change can be made safely before moving from their lane. Scene photographs should document the roadway and merge area, ...

Key Takeaways Actual notice means a store was aware of the specific dangerous condition before an accident. Constructive notice means a store should have discovered the hazard through reasonable ...

Key Takeaways Phone distraction does not automatically prevent recovery. You may still have an Arizona premises liability claim even if you were looking at your phone when you fell. ...

Key Takeaways Arizona landlords must maintain safe common areas. This includes shared walkways, stairways, hallways, parking areas, and other spaces used by apartment residents. A landlord may be liable ...

Key Takeaways Arizona UM coverage generally pays for qualifying bodily injuries, not vehicle repairs or other property damage. UM coverage does not provide unlimited compensation. Your applicable per-person and ...

Key Takeaways Your UM coverage generally has a maximum payout based on your policy's applicable per-person and per-accident limits. Additional automobile insurance policies may provide compensation, but Arizona permits ...

Key Takeaways Report the accident to the store, but stick to facts you actually know. Do not guess about how long a spill or hazard existed or why it ...

Key Takeaways Airbags save lives, but deployment can still cause burns, bruising, fractures, eye injuries, and other trauma. Sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard can increase ...

Key Takeaways There is no standard number of physical therapy visits that applies to every car accident injury. Your injury, symptoms, functional limitations, progress, and medical recommendations should determine ...

Key Takeaways Not taking an ambulance does not automatically prevent you from bringing an Arizona car accident injury claim. Some injuries become more noticeable hours or days after a ...

Key Takeaways Saying “I’m fine” at the accident scene does not automatically ruin your injury claim. Some car accident injuries and symptoms develop hours or even days later. Insurance ...

Key Takeaways You may still recover compensation even if you were not wearing a seat belt. Failing to buckle up does not automatically prevent you from bringing an Arizona ...

Key Takeaways A car accident can cause a rotator cuff tear or other serious shoulder injury, even without a direct blow to the shoulder. A normal X-ray does not ...

Key Takeaways A medical lien can affect your final settlement. A valid lien may require part of your car accident recovery to be used to pay accident-related medical expenses. ...