A motto in the motorcycle community, at least among those who ride loud cruiser bikes, is that that "loud pipes save lives." This is typically said in response to the complaint that loud motorcycles are annoying and disruptive, a position often taken by pedestrians,...
A van belonging to Eastern Arizona College rolled with a college student and seven high school students inside. Three of the teens passed away in the accident.The group had gone to an NHRA seminar about race cars. On the way home from the event, the van was heading...
When you bought your latest property, it was while under the impression that the property was zoned commercially and residentially. You wanted to use the upper part of the building for apartments while opening the bottom of the building up to be used as a business.Not...
In a very general sense, the idea behind zoning laws is to divide buildings used for certain purposes. The three main zones are industrial, commercial and residential. While there is some overlap at times, most buildings stick to a certain type in each respective...
Spring is coming faster than many people realize. The days are getting longer and warmer, a trend that will only continue for the next few months.With that in mind, it's important for drivers to start thinking about motorcycles. Every year, the number of bikes on the...
In Arizona, lawmakers have enacted hands-free driving laws to make sure that people do not get distracted behind the wheel. Under these laws, only hands-free systems can be used for phone conversations. Texting and driving is illegal, but so is holding your phone to...
A teenager in Arizona got involved in a two-car crash near his high school, suffering critical injuries at the scene. Though emergency crews rushed him to the hospital, he passed away from his injuries.The authorities are still trying to work out exactly what...
Are you thinking about using your home, a residential property, as a business? Properties are zoned for different types of use, so you may or may not be able to do so. It's very important to understand what type of zone you live in and what restrictions you face.One...
Being named as an estate executor can feel a bit intimidating. It's an important job and a lot of people are counting on you to do it correctly. You may also have a lot of money on the line, especially if you are both the executor and a beneficiary. In general, the...
If you have slipped and fallen on a premises, you are likely to wonder whether the ordeal that you went through entitles you to make a claim for damages. This is sometimes, but not always, the case. Some people assume that it is the extent of a person's injuries that...
