Sargon Law Group Blog

An estimated 60,000 Arizona workers get hurt on the job every year, including thousands who work in restaurants, hotels, healthcare businesses, retail stores, and other “safe” jobs. Knowing what to do if you get hurt at work matters because workplace injuries can take anyone by surprise. Injured workers can qualify for workers’ compensation benefits,...

Arizonans who sustain workplace burn injuries should be able to recover compensation for their losses. This includes not only coverage of any medical expenses related to the on-the-job injury, but also a major portion of lost wages if the individual is unable to work and even possibly long term disability benefits. A recent study...

If you or somebody you love is bitten by a dog in Arizona, do you have to report the incident to authorities? After a dog attack occurs, it is challenging to know what to do, particularly if you or somebody you love sustains an injury. In general, dog bite incidents should be reported, but...

As you prepare to accept a personal injury settlement, you may focus on the expenses it pays, and owing taxes on it might not have crossed your mind. However, the government usually gets a portion of any money you receive through a paycheck, winnings or other means, such as compensation awarded in a legal...

Millions of people across this country depend on medical devices for their health and well-being. However, when medical devices malfunction, they can lead to significant injuries or illnesses for  Medical Device Defects - Defective Product or Medical Malpractice? The first step in understanding a medical device defect claim is determining whether or not to...

To encourage obedience to the Arizona speed limit, the state imposes various punishments for speeding. Despite those efforts, law enforcement officials still issue over 17,000 citations for speeding annually in Phoenix alone. Safe drivers appreciate timely reminders about the law and their rights. Learn the criminal punishments for breaking the AZ speed limit and...

Manufacturers or regulatory agencies may move to initiate product recalls to remove any potentially hazardous products from the consumer market. Product recalls often stem from design defects, manufacturing mistakes, or false advertising, posing risks to consumer safety and health. Here, we want to review some of the basic steps for a product recall lawsuit,...

If you receive injuries from an accident in which your airbags did not work, you may be asking, can you sue for airbags not deploying? In some cases, you may have a reason for a lawsuit, but there are various factors involved. Can You Sue for Airbags Not Deploying? The short answer is that...

Any motor vehicle collision you’re in can be a frightening ordeal, but few are as dangerous and unsettling as a rollover accident. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration uncovered that 30% of passenger vehicle fatalities occur in rollovers. After such a harrowing experience, how can you recover what you need to get...

If you have received injuries from a hit and run accident, you may wonder, is leaving the scene of an accident a felony? More than 15,000 accidents every year in Arizona are hit and run collisions, and the penalties associated with them can be severe. Is Leaving the Scene of an Accident a Felony...