Warnock Mackinlay Law expands Glendale car accident claims focus
The Scottsdale injury firm has added emphasis on car, rideshare and product-liability claims in Glendale, Chandler and Mesa.
By Maya Lindqvist · Senior Technology Correspondent
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Warnock Mackinlay Law, a Scottsdale personal-injury firm, announced Aug. 28 that it is expanding its focus on Glendale car accident claims, rideshare collisions and product-liability matters in Glendale, Chandler, Mesa and nearby Arizona communities. The announcement describes a practice-area emphasis; it does not identify new offices, staffing additions, client outcomes or changes in Arizona law.
The move places the firm’s attention on three categories of injury claims that can involve different evidence and potential defendants. The firm says claims may seek recovery for alleged losses including medical expenses, lost wages or income, property damage, pain and suffering, and, depending on the matter, long-term care.
What does the Glendale car accident claims focus cover?
For vehicle crashes, the firm says it examines the circumstances of a collision, including alleged driver negligence, traffic violations, roadway conditions, police reports, witness accounts and available photographs or video. The announcement lists rear-end crashes, intersection collisions, sideswipes, rollovers and incidents involving distraction, speeding or failure to yield among the types of accidents it addresses.
Rideshare cases can involve passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and people in other vehicles. The announcement notes that responsibility and available insurance coverage may depend on what the rideshare driver was doing at the time of the crash, while more than one party or policy may be involved.
In evaluating Arizona rideshare collision claims, the firm says it reviews accident reports, medical records, insurance information, witness accounts and other available material. Those cases may raise allegations involving driver error, unsafe lane changes, distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding or failure to yield.
How do product-liability claims differ?
Product-liability matters concern injuries allegedly linked to unsafe or defective products, rather than a vehicle operator’s conduct. According to the firm, possible issues include product design, manufacturing, warnings, instructions and component failures; the announcement cites automotive parts, consumer goods, medical devices and household equipment as examples of products that may be involved.
Potentially responsible parties can include a manufacturer, distributor, retailer or other business involved in putting a product into the market, depending on the facts, the firm says. Its stated review includes the product’s design and manufacturing history, the warnings and instructions provided, its components, and the circumstances of the reported injury.
The announcement also says Arizona personal-injury claims face statutory filing deadlines, without specifying the time limits. It says the firm may use medical documents, financial records, accident-reconstruction material, photos, video and witness statements when preparing claims.