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        Shareholders Shannon Clark and Anthony Coury named Top 100 Lawyers in 2022 by the AzBusiness magazine. Read more for a complete list of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona for 2022.

One severe and long-lasting outcome of Phoenix semi-truck accidents are traumatic brain injuries (TBI). This type of catastrophic injury can leave permanent damages that fundamentally alter the lives of you and your family members. Holding trucking companies and their drivers responsible for their actions in causing these types of injuries can be key to getting…

Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that Matthew R. Boatman has been elected to shareholder effective January 1, 2022. Matthew R. Boatman focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability. He has been a member of multiple trial teams in several high-profile cases. He has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as…

You are never prepared for the death of a loved one, but when the death is caused by the negligence of others, it can be particularly hard to accept. Although a wrongful death action cannot erase the pain of losing a loved one, it can allow you to hold negligent persons accountable for their actions….

Defective products are something we never think we’re going to get. When you buy a new car, you drive it off the lot assuming it was built correctly. Similarly, when you purchase a crib for your child, you think the bed was assembled properly and that it will keep your child safe. However, this is…

Catastrophic injuries can be devastating and life-changing. In the blink of an eye, life as you know it can be over. You might not be able to walk, or your memory can be impacted, or you might have lost a limb. These can leave you needing assistance at home and unable to work or drive….

A distracted driver is a dangerous practice that can lead to serious – and even fatal – accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3,000 people died in distracted driving accidents in 2019. While sending one text, or fiddling with the GPS, can seem like an innocent, quick task, taking…

A defective auto part can place you in a life or death situation. When you get into your vehicle, you trust that it was built properly, and it will keep you safe. However, that isn’t always the case. Sometimes, your vehicle has a defective auto part that can put you at risk and even cause…

Using a rideshare driver can be a wise decision, especially if you have been drinking alcohol. Ordering an Uber or Lyft ride can also be a convenient option when going to and from the airport, or when you need a ride home after a night out on the town. But, with so many rideshare drivers…

Hiring an airplane accident attorney is critical if you’re involved in an airplane accident. We understand the experience can be extremely stressful and even traumatizing. After surviving an ordeal like that, the last thing on your mind might be hiring an  attorney, but it can be necessary to work with a professional familiar with aviation…

When you are involved in a car accident, your mind is immediately flooded with questions and worries. Are my kids ok? Am I injured? Is the other driver OK? How much damage did my car suffer? What happened? Because your mind is racing, you might be overwhelmed and forget to gather necessary information from the…

Aviation accidents occur more than most people realize. When you get on an airplane, you put your life in the hands of the pilot, the airline, and the airplane manufacturer. You trust that the pilot will do his or her job correctly to get you to your destination safely, and you trust that the plane…

Defective auto parts are a serious safety concern. When you get into your car each day, you trust that it is designed and built properly to function correctly and keep you safe. But what happens when there’s a defect? This can lead to an accident, which can injure you or those in another vehicle on…

Texting and driving is a serious problem. We’ve all been there. We’re driving and we hear our cell phone alert telling us we have a new text. We know we shouldn’t check it while we’re driving, but our curiosity is eating at us – we want to know who texted and what they want. So,…

When you’re injured in a traffic accident, your life can suddenly change. From dealing with medical appointments, bills, time off work, and damages to your vehicle, it can be a stressful situation – especially if you’re handling it on your own. A car accident can inflict catastrophic and permanent injuries. It could abruptly take the…