Jared E. Everton Personal Injury Law Blog

If you or someone you know is attacked by a dog in Arizona, the owner of the dog can be held stictly liable (meaning that there is no defense).  Likewise, if the dog was left in the care of someone other than the owner, and the dog is allowed out without a leash and attacks someone, the caregiver can be held liable.  An Arizona dog bite lawyer can help you determine your total damages and establish liability.... Read More

Turns out the old saying, “don’t let the bed bugs bite,” is a warning applicable for our time. There has been an increase in bed bugs throughout the United States. I represented a family who stayed at a hotel and awoke in the morning with bed bug bites all over their bodies. If this happens to you or someone you know, be sure to document the bites with photographs and a trip to your doctor’s office. Because my clients had documented their injuries, we were able to... Read More

We have represented two individuals who were literally run over by vehicles while walking in a parking lot.  In both cases, the driver was not looking when they hit our clients.

If you or anyone you know suffer a similar misfortune, be sure to call the police and request that they come make a report.  When accidents take place on private property, the police are not required to come take a report.  The report will be essential in allowing your Read More

Recently, I received a letter from the school district advising that my child’s seven EXCUSED absences may result in her being referred to the Court for truancy charges (she is in 1st grade).   In the letter, the district cited a statute.  I was certain, without recognizing the statute, that the statute did not give the school district such authority.

While I had intended to ignore the letter, which requested my signed acknowledgement be returned, I realized that... Read More

Arizona’s wrongful death statute allows children to bring a wrongful death action against an at fault party for the death of their parent.   The statute spells out who has the standing to bring the lawsuit.  An Arizona wrongful death lawyer can identify whether you have standing to bring a wrongful death lawsuit.... Read More

I routinely have people contact me who have been trying to negotiate with the insurance company on their own.  They become frustrated and want to know if a lawyer can have better success.  While lawyers are not allowed to make guarantees, I can say that in every instance that this type of client has presented, we have exceeded their maximum offer enough to have made their decision to hire us beneficial.  In short, I truly believe a personal injury lawyer can obtain a much better settlement in most cases than an injured party can obtain for themselves.... Read More

Arizona is a worker’s compensation state.  When someone is injured while on the job, their exclusive remedy (with a few rare exceptions) is to file for worker’s compensation.  Should there be a third party who caused their work injury, they can pursue the third party for a personal injury claim.  Example:  If I work laying roof tiles, and I fall through the roof because the framer failed to secure the roof, then I can pursue the framing company for my... Read More

In Arizona, any settlement exceeding $10,000 must be approved by the Court.  Many insurance companies require approval of smaller amounts for their own protection.  Typically, when we obtain a settlement on behalf of a minor we go to Court for approval of the settlement and to set up a conservatorship.  If your child is injured, you will likely need to hire an Arizona personal injury lawyer.... Read More

When children are injured at school , the school can be liable for the child’s injuries.  Because of laws set in place to protect government and quasi-governmental entities, any claim being raised against a school must comply with the notice of claim statute.  When an individual has a claim against such an entity, the law requires that the entity receive timely notice regarding the claim and damages.  Notices of claim are best prepared by attorneys.... Read More

When a business invitee (customer) is injured at a commercial establishment due to a dangerous condition, a legal claim may exist.  Whether at a hotel, restaurant, or store, business invitees should expect to be safe.  When a dangerous condition causes the injury and the business knew about it, or should have known about it, the business is liable for the damages caused.  When you are injured, be certain to report the accident to managment and see that they create a report of the accident.  This report will assist you as you pursue a claim for your damages.... Read More