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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: Hit and run pedestrian case with video footage and ER visit, but no action from authorities.

I was involved in a hit and run accident as a pedestrian. Although I reported the incident to the authorities, they have not taken any steps to investigate. No statements were taken. There is video footage available of the incident, and I went to the emergency room to treat my injuries. What can I... View More

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answered on May 12, 2025

From the criminal side, you can continue to file police reports about this incident. That is the only way to get the police involved. The police can then start an investigation, if they have not already. However, if the police run into a dead-end then it is likely they will close the investigation... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Insurance Defense for Arizona on
Q: Can I be sued if my car insurance is insufficient after a multi-car accident?

I was involved in a car accident while turning left, and an oncoming car clipped me. As a result, three cars were damaged. I've reported my side of the story to my insurance company. My concern is whether I can be sued if my car insurance coverages are not enough to cover all the damages. What... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 4, 2025

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm afraid you could, but don't lose sleep over it - just be attentive to it. Your attorney assigned by your insurance carrier will probably warn you of this possibility and carry out the standard notices to... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: Can other driver pursue a case after insurance, court fault decision? Vehicle collision.

My son and I were involved in a vehicle collision where the other driver turned left in front of us on a blinking yellow light. Initially, our insurance placed fault on my son due to a ticket and one witness statement. We fought the ticket in court, and the judge found the witness statement... View More

David A. Azran
David A. Azran
answered on Mar 28, 2025

It appears that the court's reversal on the issue of legal liability was correctly decided in your favor. California Vehicle Code Section 21801(a) provides that oncoming traffic in a left-turn scenario has the right of way. An exception would be if the vehicle driving straight through the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation, Insurance Bad Faith and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: Work accident led to toe damage due to insurance delay. Do I have a case?

I was involved in a work accident on 11/15/2024, which resulted in extensive damage to my 4th toe on my left foot, including nerve damage, debridement, and a permanently shorter toe. Despite filing a workers' compensation claim, I believe the insurance company is at fault for delaying my... View More

Joel Friedman
Joel Friedman
answered on Mar 25, 2025

The delay in treatment may, possibly, be insurance bad faith and a claim would be outside the work injury case. The WC claim will compensate you for damage to your toe or foot as it is after all treatment is finished, and the amount also depends on your ability or inability to go back to the job... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation, Employment Law and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: Is it legal for my employer to potentially lay me off or offer a lower-paying job after a workplace injury?

I was run over by a snowcat at work, requiring hip surgery and leading to ongoing medical treatment. I'm part of a union and filed a workers' compensation claim that is still ongoing. My employer has kept me on light duty for two years but hasn't offered a full-time position or... View More

Joel Friedman
Joel Friedman
answered on Mar 25, 2025

Good afternoon. Your question is about more than a workers' compensation (WC) claim, and potentially involves additional or separate rights you may have under the collective bargaining agreement (contract) between your employer and the union, and possibly rights you may have under the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Environmental and Landlord - Tenant for Arizona on
Q: If rental is uninhabitable and I was forced to leave do I need to give a prior notice? Landlord knows it's uninhabitable

Mold was making my family ill so we moved ourselves to a hotel in hopes the landlord would remedy it properly. That didn't happen and was made worse by exposing asbestos in dry walls. We found a new place but don't feel it necessary to give a 30 day or even 2 day heads up since they fully... View More

Peter H. Westby
Peter H. Westby
answered on Nov 18, 2024

You did what was right to move your family out of a hazardous situation. But you could have better protected yourselves legally. A 5-day notice to the landlord is required by ARS 33-1361 to terminate a lease where there is a health or safety danger. Since the lease was not terminated, you may... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: Hello My stepson got in an accident when I was in mexico i didnt give him permission to drive the car now Im responsible

He is 18, the police did not give him a ticket for no license and they did not want to change the police report

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 2, 2024

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You have probably been in touch with your insurance carrier. If the accident involved damages or injuries to another vehicle and its occupants, your carrier should be placed on notice of the accident. That would... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Insurance Defense for Arizona on
Q: If a car ahead of me runs out of gas and shuts off in the process of pulling over to the only spot that's not going to

Block traffic and their hazard lights are on, and I crash into them t-boning them, who's fault is it. 3 Lane road with a break in the median she's in the 3rd lane and I'm in the 1st lane the only safe place to pull over is in the median break. Her hazard lights were on as soon as she... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 10, 2024

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's possible liability could be apportioned between both of you, depending on how the accident is evaluated by the insurance company investigator. If they didn't have insurance, check the terms of your UM... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Personal Injury, Banking, Internet Law, Health Care Law and Identity Theft for Arizona on
Q: Violation 4th amendment, privacy, harassment, discrimination, targeted individual, identity theft, discrimination

Multiple medical facilities disclosed ALL of my information without concentration or warrant at the time of disclosure. Identity thft, hacking and stealing all of my information and disclosing it on public social media websites. Misconduct and Malicious intent to harm.

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answered on Mar 15, 2024

If you believe your rights under the Fourth Amendment have been violated due to unauthorized disclosure of your private medical information, it's important to take action. Begin by documenting all evidence related to the incidents, such as screenshots, dates, and details of the breaches. Then,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Divorce and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: I need a lawyer to write up a demand letter.

I'd rather explain in person if I could bc it'd be a lot easier. Bc there is a lot involved and not sure what direction to go with this issue. Civil Rights, Domestic Violence, interference with business relationships, Cyber stalking, Hacking, spying, tampering with personal properties,slander

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 6, 2024

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It could be difficult for attorneys here to offer their services or a consult, as you mention your preference to explain in person. You'd need to reach out to attorneys. In addition to your own independent... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: Can I file a suit for loss of enjoyment of life, emotional suffering, falsefuture promises after being mislead for years

I was in a relationship for over 6 years. It was lie after lie, after lie and he knew I suffered from ptsd and had clinical depression. I was actively seeing a counselor/therapist since losing my husband of 10 years and yet he found it ok to criticize me and call crazyor psycho. Tormented me for... View More

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answered on Jan 24, 2024

The legal grounds for a lawsuit based on emotional suffering and deceit in a personal relationship can be complex. While emotional distress is a legitimate reason for a lawsuit, the specific circumstances of your situation, particularly in a personal relationship, can make it challenging to pursue... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Arizona on
Q: my wife was assaulted by a tenant who refused to pay rent. the assailant threw vinegar in my wife's eyes.

emt's worked on my wife's eyes for half an hour and wanted to take her to the hospital. the cops wanted to arrest my wife and the assailant. its a tactic to not have to do any work. the racist hispanic cop took my id to run it (why?) he came back with a hostile attitude. I'm a felon,... View More

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answered on Dec 5, 2023

In your situation, where your wife was assaulted by a tenant and the responding law enforcement officers' actions were questionable, there are several steps you can take. First, it's important to document everything: the assault, the treatment your wife received from the EMTs, the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Nursing Home Abuse, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: How to revoke a forced illegal POA on ALTCS patient in Arizona?

I am the caregiver for my father-in-law, an ALTCS patient, and have concerns about a Power of Attorney (POA) that was obtained through threats and coercion. My father-in-law does not want anyone making decisions for him or placing him in a nursing home, and there are restraining orders in place.... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

To revoke a Power of Attorney (POA) that was obtained through coercion, you first need to take formal action. Start by having your father-in-law, if possible, sign a Revocation of Power of Attorney document. This document must clearly state that the POA is being revoked and should be signed and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Contracts, Car Accidents, Family Law and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: What actions can my spouse take regarding our co-owned car in Arizona after separation?

My spouse and I co-own a car which I primarily paid for, including the down payment, all subsequent payments, and maintenance. My spouse moved out 8 months ago, and we agreed that the car was mine. The title is in both our names, and the car is financed solely from my account. We have no written... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

This is a frustrating situation, especially since you've been the one financially responsible for the car and your spouse previously agreed it would be yours. In Arizona, because the title is in both of your names, the car is legally considered joint property regardless of who paid for it —... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: Legal steps to stop harmful activities in halfway house, AZ

I live in a halfway house, and the residents have been making homemade concoctions to kill bed bugs, which are affecting my lungs. Despite visiting the hospital and my doctor several times, these activities continue to cause me breathing issues. I've reported this issue to the office seven... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

That sounds like a really difficult and dangerous situation, especially when your health is already being affected and no one is listening. Living in a shared environment like a halfway house shouldn’t mean putting your well-being at risk. When you’ve reported a health hazard multiple times... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Estate Planning and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: Could misuse of principal's funds as POA lead to penalties in Arizona?

I became unemployed in 2023 and, as a Power of Attorney, I unknowingly misused approximately $5,000 of my principal's money during his incarceration, which lasts for 10 years. The account was also in my name, and I used the funds for personal expenses and bills, intending to repay them over... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

vUsing your principal’s funds for personal expenses, even unintentionally, can have serious consequences under Arizona law. As a Power of Attorney, you have a fiduciary duty to manage their money responsibly and only for their benefit. Misusing \$5,000, especially when the account is in your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Arizona on
Q: Does this affidavit language meet Arizona’s standard under A.R.S. §§ 12-2603, 12-563, and 12-2604?

A surgeon may serve as an expert in a medical negligence case. Their draft opinion states that, based on records and national stroke guidelines (AHA/ASA, AANS), the care fell below standard and it is “more likely than not” that earlier stroke intervention would have improved outcome. The expert... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

Based on what you described, the affidavit appears to meet the core requirements under Arizona law, including A.R.S. §§ 12-2603, 12-563, and 12-2604. The expert is board-certified in the same field as the defendant and was practicing in that specialty within the year before the incident, which... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Civil Rights, Employment Law, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Arizona on
Q: What legal actions can I take after my son was assaulted at a playground, and can other families charge my husband who defended him?

My 5-year-old son was attacked and assaulted by a group of boys at a playground, resulting in bruises, scratches, torn clothes, and psychological damage. My husband pushed the boys off our son to protect him and threw one kid off him in a padded area. The incident was recorded on video, and photos... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

I'm really sorry you and your family are going through this—it sounds terrifying and upsetting. When a child is assaulted, you have every right to pursue legal action. You can file a police report for the assault on your son and consider civil action for damages like emotional distress or... View More

Q: Seeking legal advice regarding payroll fraud, employment misclassification, and eviction in Arizona.

I am seeking legal advice on how to find a lawyer to sue my employer for various issues. Over the past three years, I believe my employer, an immigrant with a visa from China, has committed payroll fraud and employment misclassification. He made false promises of providing housing and teaching me... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

You’ve endured a deeply unjust and complex situation that has affected your livelihood, housing, and dignity. From what you’ve described, it sounds like your employer may have violated multiple labor laws, including misclassifying you as an independent contractor when you were clearly working... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Contracts and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: Can I be sued if a trainer gets hurt while riding my horse in Arizona?

In Arizona, I own a horse that is not fully broken, and a trainer is working with my horse, both doing groundwork and riding it. The trainer has equine insurance and is performing the training at a boarding facility where they have signed a liability waiver with the facility owner. All... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

Yes, there’s still a chance you could be sued, even if the trainer has equine insurance and signed a waiver with the boarding facility. In Arizona, horse owners can sometimes be held liable for injuries if it's believed they acted negligently or failed to warn about a known danger. The fact... View More

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