June 2009 Archives

Salvador Vivas-Diaz, 50, was sentenced to the maximum of 16 years for manslaughter for the fatal car accident that killed Phoenix Police Officer Shane Figueroa, reports AZcentral.  Vivas-Diaz was tested for blood alcohol concentration and was found to be at .24%, three times the legal limit of .08%. 

Vivas-Diaz had been arrested twice before on DUI charges but had never been convicted.  He was deported to Mexico and had returned to live illegally in the U.S.  He was driving drunk and crossed the middle line and smashed into the police cruiser that was on a "shots fired" call.  Vivas-Diaz urinated by the side of the road before going to assist the injured officer who had been thrown from the police car.

If you or a family member has been injured in a car accident, contact a Phoenix wrongful death attorney from The Knowles Law Firm for information on personal injury claims and the compensation you may be due for injuries or other damages.  Attorney Anthony Knowles can offer you understanding, experience and skill in such cases.

A deadly car accident killed three in Phoenix, azcentral reports.  The accident occurred over the weekend.  The driver that allegedly caused the accident has been charged with three charges of manslaughter.  One of the deceased was the passenger in his car.  It is reported that the driver at fault may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol and this is under further investigation.  The driver's injuries were minor.

The accident occured near Lower Buckeye Road and 91st Avenue in Maricopa at about 6:30 a.m.  The car that was hit in the collision had an older woman and a child in the vehicle, both of whom were pronounced dead at the scene.  There was one other passenger in the car who was taken to local hospital with critical injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car accident in Phoenix, contact a Phoenix car accident attorney from the Knowles Law Firm, a Phoenix personal injury law firm.  You deserve knowledgeable and aggressive representation to fight for the compensation you deserve.

It was reported by AZCentral.com that four people were injured in a car accident at the corner of Greer Ranch Parkway and Peoria Tuesday.  All four were treated by paramedics at the scene and two of the injured parties were more seriously hurt.  One of the injured was transported by airlift to Phoenix Trauma Center and the other individual was transported to the local hospital. 

When a loved one has been seriously injured in a car accident, it is a time of extreme emotional upset for the family.  Even so, it is important that in such a time to realize that legal assistance may be important in an injury accident.  Personal injury from a car accident in which another person is at fault may bring huge medical bills and other costs.  A Phoenix car accident lawyer can assist you in recovering compensation in such cases.  The Knowles Law Firm is experienced and qualified to assist you if your loved one has been injured in such an accident.

In a recent news story, AZcentral.com reported that a 13-year old boy was critically injured in a bicycle accident in Gilbert on Thursday.  He was crossing Cooper road on his bicycle when he was hit by a car.  He was thrown onto the windshield of the car and suffered serious head trauma.  He then was airlifted to a local hospital and was reported to be in critical condition.  The report reads that the accident happened at about 4:40 in the afternoon, and that the injured boy had not been wearing a bicycle helmet.

An bicycle accident involving a child is a frightening tragedy for the family.  When negligence is involved on the part of the driver, it is important to contact a Phoenix personal injury lawyer from the Knowles Law Firm to assist you with the legal aspects of a case involving an Arizona bicycle accident injury. Attorney Anthony Knowles understands that you need assistance immediately when your loved one has been injured in such an accident.

An Arizona news source reported that a woman has been, as the police are saying, "brutally murdered" in a West Valley neighborhood this morning.

Deputies responded to a call about domestic disturbance and when they arrived on the scene, they found the body of a woman who had been murdered in the street.

According to officials, a Latino male suspect fled the scene. 

If you know that you are under investigation for murder, it is very important that you do everything you can to protect your rights.  A Phoenix murder attorney at the Knowles Law Firm will be able to help you with your case.  Contact an experienced Phoenix criminal defense lawyer at the Knowles Law Firm today.