What is a guardianship?
A guardianship is the appointment by a court of an individual or entity to provide care and to make personal decisions for a minor or an incapacitated adult.  In personal injury cases, some people might be under guardianship due to coma, brain injury or other severe trauma.  A guardian can be appointed for a child if the child’s parents are likewise incapacitated.  Before being appointed as guardian, the individual must provide background

Car crashes are the number one killer of children 1 to 12 years old in the United States. The best way to protect them in the car is to put them in the right seat, at the right time, and use it the right way.  But how can you know for sure that the seat you are using is OK?   There are so many car seat types and models, how do you know which one is

Been chased by a phantom or know someone who has? 
Another driver can cause you to have an accident even if there is no contact between your vehicles. Drivers engaging in reckless driving, such as weaving in and out of lanes or crossing the center line, can force you to perform an evasive maneuver and, in turn, cause your vehicle to roll over or collide with another car, a freeway median, or some other object. In

As this Memorial Day weekend approaches, we are reminded of our freedoms, and of the fallen heroes that have given us cause to celebrate. This is also a weekend following graduations. It is definitely a time to commemorate our accomplishments. But precautions should be made before going out to celebrate.
According to the 2010 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Arizona is ranked #9 in the country for total traffic deaths related to DUIs (with 1 being

As the streetcar construction continues, so do the closing of intersections. For the week of May 21, 2012, several roadways will be closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic. Pedestrian access will remain open at all times, and cyclists are reminded that they must walk their bikes while using the sidewalks.
Over the Memorial Day weekend, repairs and replacement of a sewer line that extends across Broadway between Church and Stone Avenues will begin, which will

A part of University Boulevard was closed on May 1, 2012, and is expected to remain closed for the next four months for streetcar construction. The affected areas are west of Euclid Avenue to Bean Avenue, including the intersections of University and Bean Avenue and Second. Jacobus and First Avenues will remain open to through traffic only. This closure adds to ongoing closures on Fourth Avenue from Sixth Street to University and on Congress Street

The ‘no texting while driving’ ordinance went into effect in Tucson on April 1, 2012, but we have seen people continuing to text while driving on a daily basis. Studies have shown that text messaging on cell phones and other hand-held devices are comparable to driving while drunk. AAA recently conducted a test to determine just how distracted people can be.

Recalls are necessary when a product is discovered to have safety issues. Recalls are an effort to limit liability for corporate negligence (which can cause costly legal penalties) and to improve or avoid damage to publicity. Recalls are made very frequently on a variety of products, ranging from children’s toys to fruits and vegetables. It is always important to check for recall notices before making a major purchase. To follow is a list of recent

Recently, one of our employees witnessed a car fire here in Tucson.  Fortunately, no one was in the vehicle, but car fires can cause significant property damage, serious injuries, and death.  The majority of car fire  begin in the engine compartment – where most of the working parts of the car are. Although there is a firewall between the engine and the passengers in the car, this protective barrier only allows the vehicle’s occupants a

Did you know that traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for young people in the U.S.? Sadly, more than fourteen deaths per day occur on the roadways in the U.S.; that is more that the number of deaths by murder, suicide and cancer combined. Be a good role model for your teen driver by setting a good example. Have your teen sign a contract that he or she promises to abide by the