Owner will have the right to join architect and general contractor in single mediation and arbitration. Architect will provide a time schedule for producing documents. Architect is to advise Owner in writing when it is aware of any conflicts, errors, omissions in the Construction Documents or defects in construction of the project. If the cost […]
Endorsements are used to expand or otherwise modify the coverage of a title insurance policy on real property. There are various title insurance policies made available to owners of real property by title companies including standard coverage, ALTA (American Land Title Association) extended coverage, ALTA residential and ALTA homeowner’s coverage. The ALTA policies and other […]
Local governments enact zoning ordinances to conserve and promote what they consider to be public health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the community. Most zoning ordinances divide a county or municipality into swaths of property that allow different uses (e.g., separating residential from commercial and industrial uses) and that restrict relatively intense uses to […]
DOs: What To Do After Suffering A Personal Injury Thoroughly document the scene right after the incident: This includes photographing the scene, getting witness information such as full name(s), address(es), phone number(s) and other observations. Contact and wait for law enforcement officers to investigate the incident, if at all possible: Law enforcement often tries to avoid […]
“Please, Close Gate – Save a Life.” Unfortunately, at the apartment complex where this sign was hanging, a 4-year-old child gained access to the pool area and drowned. This and other drowning injuries and deaths are 100% preventable. Despite this fact, numerous children drown each year, many in the apartment complexes where they live. In […]
Q. Do I have a case? A. Generally, you have a case if you were injured and someone else is at least partially at fault for your injuries. Any time you have been seriously injured in a manner where you suspect you are not 100% at fault, you should check with one of our personal […]
Parents often let other family members, usually their teenage children, drive the family car. They do not, typically, realize that they expose themselves to personal liability for the negligent acts of those drivers in that car. The Arizona Supreme Court — in a case called Young v. Beck — left no doubt that parents are […]
For years, healthcare facilities were cell phone free zones because of concerns about interference with pacemakers and other devices. Several studies refuted those assumptions, however, and many facilities changed their policies. Today, there is a new concern: patient privacy. Healthcare facilities have a duty under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) […]
Healthcare in America is not simple. While Medicare delivers services to many people, we believe many recipients may not fully appreciate the scope of Medicare services, how services are covered under Parts A through D, etc. Here’s a brief summary: WHAT IS MEDICARE? Medicare is a federal health insurance program administered by the Centers for […]
15. Don’t think your legal problems can be resolved overnight. 14. Be realistic about the amount of damages you can expect to recover – or forfeit. 13. Do not discuss your legal problems with anyone other than your lawyer. 12. Treat your legal concerns seriously, because they are. 11. Keep in touch with your lawyer, […]
