Cell Phone Usage Prohibited for Teen Drivers in Arizona

July 23, 2018 Hastings and Hastings
Arizona has recently joined the other 48 states regarding placing limitations and prevention of cell phone use while behind the wheel. Today, the only state that has no type of law in place that prohibits calls or texting while driving is the state of Montana. The new law in the state of Arizona is...
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When to Take Action after a Slip and Fall Incident

July 16, 2018 Hastings and Hastings
Today, slip and fall incidents occur rather often. In fact, according to the National Floor Safety Institute, more than one million of these incidents result in visits to the emergency room each year. In many cases, these types of traumatic injuries are the result of negligence on the behalf of the property owner. Causes...
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Distracted Pedestrian & Bicyclist Deaths on the Rise

June 27, 2018 Hastings and Hastings
According to information provided by the Governors Highway Safety Association, there were approximately 6,000 pedestrians killed in traffic accidents in 2017. This represented an amount that was 11 percent higher than 2016 and 22 percent higher than in 2015.  Every year, approximately two percent of all deaths related to motor vehicle accidents are a...
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How To Respond After A Truck Accident

June 18, 2018 Hastings and Hastings
Being involved in an auto accident can be extremely scary. If you are involved in an accident with a large truck, regardless of if it is a mid-sized delivery truck, or even an 18-wheeler, then the damage can be even more significant. If you are ever involved in this type of accident, it’s imperative...
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What is a Split Liability Agreement?

June 14, 2018 Hastings and Hastings
In many accidents, no single person is entirely at fault. This can sometimes make it difficult to get compensation from the other party. In these situations, a split liability agreement may be the best course of action. In simple terms, this agreement proclaims both parties to carry some fault for the accident. However, it...
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