Major corporations often use unsafe chemicals to manufacture common consumer products we use every day. Unfortunately, it’s often too late when we learn that these toxic chemicals have endangered our health. When you or a loved one experiences adverse health issues caused by contaminated groundwater, you need an experienced product liability lawyer who can stand…
Commercial trucking accidents are all too common Large trucks continue to be involved in motor vehicle crashes throughout Arizona and the United States that result in injuries and fatalities. The size, weight, and speed of commercial trucks can make them lethal when they collide with much smaller passenger vehicles on Arizona roads and highways. Therefore,…
All types of consumer products can be defective and cause injuries to consumers. As a result, various defective products can lead to personal injury claims. However, some types of defective products result in personal injury claims more often than others. Types of Defective Products Here are four types of defective products that might cause injuries…
PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 7, 2022) – Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that 10 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized as 2022 Southwest Super Lawyers and three attorneys have been named as 2022 Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars. In addition, shareholder Shannon L. Clark has been recognized as a “Top 50 Attorney” in Arizona for his work in plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful…
A semi-truck accident involving commercial trucks are unique because federal laws and regulations apply to these trucks that do not apply to regular passenger vehicles. For example, these vehicles are subject to state laws and laws that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) oversees. In addition, drivers of commercial vehicles, trucking companies, and the…
Damages is a term used to refer to what an injury victim is entitled to recover for their losses. In some cases, people or entities engage in conduct or take actions that are negligent, reckless, or intentionally harmful to others. When injuries result in these situations, the injury victims have the legal right to seek…
A scooter or bicycle rental accident is more common than you might think! Rental bicycles and electric motor scooters have become a popular pastime as a means of both transportation and recreation for residents and visitors to urban areas, including the Phoenix area. However, bicycle and scooter riders are vulnerable to the much heavier and…
Product liability is a part of personal injury law. Every day, you and your family members use different types of consumer products, from motor vehicles and baby cribs to prescription medications and medical devices. Of course, as consumers, we expect that those products are safe for us to use. However, when those products end up…
A bicycle accident is something we all want to avoid. Bicycling is ideal for exercising, having fun, or even commuting. However, bicycling can be a dangerous sport, mainly due to the proximity of much larger, heavier, and faster motor vehicles. As the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a permanently disabling and life-altering injury. Not only may you never recover from the effects of a TBI, but you may need lifelong specialized care, which can cause great hardship for your family. You and your family may have a legal claim if your TBI was caused by…
PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 14, 2022) – Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that shareholder Shannon L. Clark has been elected into The International Society of Barristers (ISOB), an invitation-only Fellowship of trial lawyers. Shannon has dedicated his 22-year career to representing plaintiffs in the areas of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, including products…
PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 7, 2022) – Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that G&K Shareholder Robert “Bob” W. Boatman has been elected into the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the premier legal associations in North America. Bob was inducted as a Fellow before an audience of approximately 603 during the recent…
Burn injuries can be painful, debilitating, and require extensive treatment. As a result, you may be off work for weeks or even months while recovering from your injuries. In some cases, you may permanently lose the ability to return to work due to burn injuries. If the negligence of others has caused you to suffer…
Products liability refers to the fact that companies and other manufacturers of consumer products have a legal duty to create, market, and distribute safe products for consumer use. They have a legal responsibility to use due care to ensure that the products are not defective in any way and will not harm anyone who uses…
Bicycle accidents can result in devastating injuries, as cyclists have no protections against the force, weight, and speed of much larger motor vehicles. Although the Arizona Department of Transportation (AZDOT) reports that bicycle accidents have decreased in recent years, almost 1,000 such accidents still occurred in 2020. Almost all bicycle accidents occurred in urban areas…
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