The Firm is an advocate with regard to their clients. Our highest priorities are honesty, integrity and professionalism towards our clients and the legal community.

The Rubens and Winick LLC attorneys are known for protecting clients’ rights and delivering exceptional work product to obtain payment for clients’ accidents and serious personal injuries. The Arizona accident lawyers additionally possess substantial experience and knowledge assisting numerous clients obtain millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for injuries.

The Rubens and Winick LLC is convinced that people need to have substantial legal representation to preserve client rights. The Firm places service to the client as a principal obligation and operates to fulfill every client’s distinctive goals and wishes and ameliorate any issues that might develop. We are dedicated to engage in every case in a fashion that is going to attain the greatest result for you, our client.

The Arizona injury attorneys at Rubens and Winick LLC possess experience to offer you the absolute best representation.

All preliminary discussions and case evaluations are free of charge. Call us for a no cost review of your own personal circumstances and a determination of your rights as well as possible remedies.

It is essential in personal injury and accident cases to take measures at the earliest opportunity to protect your lawful claims. Failing to advance your claims within an expedient manner may increase the risk for loss to be compensated for your injuries and damages.

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All cyclists are granted the same rights as any other driver of another type of motor vehicle. In Arizona, cyclists follow what is called the “side of the road” rule, requiring cyclists to drive at the farthest right side of the road if there is no designated lane for bicycles.

There are various methods for injured bicyclists to be compensated. The most common method is a recovery from the insurance company of the automobile that struck the bicyclist. If the driver has no insurance it is possible to be compensated from your own uninsured motorist coverage. Many auto insurance policies will cover you if you were on a bicycle or while walking.

If you are in a bicycle accident you should try and maintain as much evidence as possible. Keep a record of factors that led to the accident, photos of the injuries, photos of damages to the bicycle, and names of witnesses.
To make a bicycle accident claim with the insurance company a demand letter is filed. The demand letter includes all of the above information and all of your medical records, medical bills and wage verification when work is missed by the victim. The demand letter points out the facts that will support the victims claim. If the insurance company does not respond with a sufficient settlement offer, then our firm is prepared to go to trial to ensure you are compensated for your injuries.

A bicycle accident can result in several types of injuries such as a broken wrist, concussion, ligament injury, head injury, back injury or brain injury. The total damages from the bicycle injury include the medical expenses, loss of opportunities, time away from work and physical rehabilitation. The bicycle accident settlement amount is usually a multiple of the total damages that depends on the circumstances of the injury.

To preserve your claim be sure to contact an attorney as soon as possible. Our attorneys offer free consultations and no fees until settlement or resolution at trial.

The Federal Aviation Administration or FAA has reported that air travel will significantly increase, namely almost up to 100%, within the next two decades.  This increase will also unfortunately lead to more frequent aviation accidents.  Statistics show that air travel is still the safest means of transportation.  However, if aviation accidents happen, they usually lead to more fatalities and injuries.

Causes of Aviation Accidents

The law pertaining to aviation accidents applies to both general and major air carrier accidents.  General aviation accidents usually involve large business aircrafts, charter flights, small planes, hang gliders and helicopters.  Statistics show that the most common causes of aviation accidents are technical difficulties, such as faulty equipment, violations of FAA rules, pilot error, aircraft’s structural flaws and negligence of staff including air traffic controllers.

Airplane Crash Authority

There are two federal agencies that are responsible for air travel including the investigation of every single aviation accident in the United States, namely the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  While the NTSB is in charge of the investigation of every incident involving civil aircrafts and completes a NTSB accident report.  The FAA is the agency that regulates air travel by setting safety standards including policies and operations regulations for pilots and aircraft manufacturers.

Aviation Accidents Injury Claims

Unfortunately, it is not always clear which party should be held liable for the damages and injuries of an aviation accident.  The success of a lawsuit will mainly depend on the cause of the airplane crash.  Among the potential parties that could be held liable are the aircraft owner, operator and manufacturer.  There are also some cases where the federal government was considered partly responsible for the aviation accident.

State, federal and international law impose different rules on liability which makes aviation litigation a very complex matter.  In order to succeed with an injury claim, the victim needs to submit proof that the other party did not comply with the industry standard pertaining to the operation of the aircraft.  Violation of regulatory issues by the aircraft operator could also be a strong argument of the injured party.

Airplane Crash Law

In general, claims for personal injury or fatality caused by an aviation accident are covered by the rules of product liability and negligence.  There are also instances where the federal rules and regulations set by the FAA need to be applied.  The rule on the standards of care is an example.

Negligence is the failure to take the necessary steps to prevent foreseeable risks from happening.  The action of a party will be compared to what a reasonable person would have done under given circumstances.

The legal theory of “product liability” pertains to the responsibility of sellers and manufacturers of products to make sure that users are not exposed to any kind of risk while using their products.  If there is evidence showing that the aircraft has defects which caused the accident, a personal injury or death claim could be made against the manufacturer or seller of the aircraft.

The vicarious liability theory refers to the liability of the owner of an aircraft because he has the legal “duty to care” for the passengers and employees on board his aircraft.  Even injured people on the ground could make a vicarious liability claim against the aircraft owner if carelessness or recklessness on the part of the owner could be proven.

Losing someone close could be a tragic incident in anyone’s life. The pain becomes even worse when the death was the result of negligence or a wrongful act. A civil wrongful death lawsuit can help provide compensation to the victim’s beneficiaries. Beneficiaries can include the surviving spouse, child or parents.

It is alarming to note that nearly a quarter of all deaths in the US could be attributed to wrongful deaths. The majority of the causes for such deaths include automobile accidents, fires and burns, falls, drowning and poisoning. The other major types of wrongful deaths brought to trial include medical malpractice, defective products, personal injury, catastrophic injury, nursing home abuse, criminal acts, and work related accidents.

The amount of recovery for wrongful death can vary depending on your unique circumstances. In general, survivors may be eligible to claim the following damages:

- Expenses incurred due to the death of the victim
- Benefits lost due to the victim’s death
- Loss of estimated future earnings anticipated over the lifetime of the victim
- Pain and suffering by the victim’s survivors
- Loss of care, consortium and companionship
- General and sometimes Punitive damages

An important step in a successful wrongful death action includes determining what individual or entity is at fault. Evidence will need to be discovered about the incident site and statements obtained from witnesses. Our attorneys can help guide you through this process and establish a successful path towards a wrongful death settlement.

Wrongful death claims are subject to statute of limitations. Potential claims can be lost if they are not filed in time. To preserve your rights contact our firm for a free consultation.

Trucking accidents are more likely to cause serious injury rather than just simple automobile accidents. This is because these semi-trucks are so much heavier than other vehicles, unfortunately causing more serious injuries or fatalities. Most of the common causes of trucking accidents involve:

· Overloaded trucks
· Oversized trucks
· Exhausted or fatigued Truck drivers
· Poorly trained drivers
· Bad weather conditions
· Speeding
· Aggressive driving behavior
· Unsafe safety systems
· Poor condition of the truck

Additionally many trucking companies fail to keep their vehicles up-to-date with maintenance and all safety regulations. The trucking industry is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administation (FMCSA). This can add complications to your case but our firm has the resources and experience to act as your truck accident lawyers.

When you are involved in a trucking accident, chances are high that you will not be in a position to yourself collect vital information about the accident. The first step you need to take is to get medical treatment. You can dial 911 for emergency help, drive to the emergency room, or see your regular doctor. Once you have received immediate medical care, you need to contact a lawyer review your case and to preserve your rights.

In trucking accident cases, it is possible to sue several people or entities that are at fault for causing the trucking accident. This may include the truck driver, the owner of the trucking company, the shipper, or a third party involved like the manufacturer of the truck. A thorough investigation of the accident by our lawyers may be necessary to determine the best course of action.

When proceeding with a case with a trucking company, you are going to face a well funded defendant. Most trucking companies hire top level attorneys to try and limit any amount of compensation. Remember that you need experienced lawyers to represent your rights and fight for a fair recovery for your injuries.

Contact our firm now for a complementary evaluation of your case.