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A plaintiff who brings suit may be subject to a physical or mental examination ordered by the court if the plaintiff’s physical or mental condition is at issue in the case, pursuant to Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 35.  These examinations often occur if there is an unresolved injury, i.e., loss of movement or […]

Are you or someone you know experiencing or has experienced domestic violence or abuse?  Does it seem that there is inadequate consideration for the abuse suffered in either the criminal or family law proceeding?  Have you talked to an attorney about bringing a personal injury claim? Many victims of abuse often find themselves mired in […]

Cases involving persons who die or are seriously injured after drowning in a body of water are amongst the most tragic category of personal injury cases. Many times, people will blame themselves or the swimmer for the drowning. This is a common misconception, as people do not understand how individuals behave around bodies of water […]

AUTO ACCIDENT: Call 911 for immediate help for anyone who is injured and call the police. The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person “shall immediately, by the quickest means of communication, whether oral or written,” notify the police department of the accident, if the […]

A dog attack or bite can cause serious damage. Damages include recoveries for both physical and emotional injuries. This can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and any other out-of-pocket expenses. Below are some commonly Issues regarding dog bite cases in Arizona. Is an Owner in Arizona Liable for a dog bite? Yes. […]

Motorcycle collisions are a subset of motor vehicle accidents. They are unique. As such, attorneys with experience in these matters generally obtain better outcomes for their clients as compared to “general” personal injury attorneys. Mesch Clark Rothschild has handled many hundreds of motorcycle accident cases in Tucson and throughout Arizona in its nearly 65 years […]

An injury that occurs because of a “never event,” a hospital-acquired condition or a serious reportable incident not only defeats the expectation of medical care and causes injury, but it may also be actionable. In healthcare settings the terms “never event,” serious reportable event or hospital-acquired condition are used to describe a series of medical […]

Arizona Court of Appeals recently held, in Harris v. Banner, that Banner University Medical Center is not allowed to use a University Employee’s state immunity to defeat a vicarious liability claim. Harris involved a failure to serve a notice of claim on two doctors who worked at Banner University Medical Center.  The doctors were dual […]

One of the most important things to do in a personal injury case is to keep the case moving forward.   With the emergence of Covid-19 this has become even more difficult.  In the approximately three months since Covid-19 there has not been a civil jury trial in Pima County.  It is difficult to imagine a […]

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