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If you are injured in a car-truck accident in Arizona, you can pursue legal action against any party whose negligence contributed to the accident, including the driver of the truck, the trucking company that employed the driver, the manufacturer of the truck, or other motorists. The circumstances of each crash are unique, so consult…
Arizona motorists are all-too-aware of the unfortunate truth that reckless driving can be common on our state’s roads and highways. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor criminal offense under Arizona Law. Drivers whose recklessness leads to serious injuries may also liable in civil lawsuits for the damages that result from their negligence. Showard Law Firm helps…
Human trafficking is a serious problem. Hotels and the travel industry are often unwitting but key components in holding people against their will. However, awareness about it, such as the National Human Trafficking Hotline, continues to spread. This has led to more and more initiatives taken to put a stop to it. How…
Despite the efforts to end human trafficking and sex abuse, incidents of hidden child sex abuse continue to emerge from otherwise trustworthy institutions and organizations. For example, there have been multiple reports over the past ten years of sex abuse at Kanakuk Kamps in Missouri. These have led to the incarceration of one of the…
During 2017 and 2018, the ridesharing company Uber received 5,981 reports nationwide of serious sexual assault allegedly inflicted by Uber drivers. These allegations ranged from groping to rape. When releasing the data, the company noted that these incidents represent a small fraction of rides compared to the total of 2.3 billion during those two years.…
Notwithstanding recent high-profile criminal prosecutions for sexual abuse, individuals in positions of power continue to take advantage of unsuspecting and often underaged victims. Four separate civil lawsuits have been initiated against Terry Flemings, a 71-year old wealthy businessman. The most recent alleges that Flemings lured the victim to his residence with promises of money and…
Many young women are victimized on college campuses. Unfortunately, one in three will be sexually assaulted at some point during their college years. Due to the high risk of sexual assault on college campuses, it is essential that students and parents arm themselves with the facts. Knowledge combined with smart actions is the key to…
According to data from the FBI, midair sexual assaults have almost doubled in the past two years. In fact, reports of sexual assault on airplanes have steadily climbed every year since 2014. Incidents tend to be more prevalent on redeye or overnight flights, where offenders have more opportunity in darkened cabins. Victims who had come forward…
A week-long human trafficking sting resulted in 37 arrests of suspected child sexual predators last week. The undercover sting, known as ‘Operation Broken Hearts,’ was a multi-agency collaboration between Homeland Security, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and the Police Departments of Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Mesa. According to an official statement released by Phoenix law…
Sexual abuse cases use different terminologies– sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and rape. Sometimes they are used interchangeably, but they have different legal meanings. Any type of sexual offense is unacceptable but knowing what to call it can make the difference between winning and losing a civil court case. How Does Arizona Define…