Frank Parks Inducted into the MCBA Hall of Fame

Sanders & Parks Founder named to Maricopa County Bar Association Hall of Fame

The Maricopa County Bar Association has inducted retired Sanders & Parks, P.C. founder Frank Parks into the MCBA Hall of Fame. Support for Frank’s nomination was overwhelming, including a letter from retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Frank’s induction into the Hall of Fame follows the induction of another Sanders & Parks founder, U.S. District Court Judge James Teilborg, in 2008.

Frank helped found what would become Sanders & Parks, P.C. in 1973. He was one of the first attorneys in Arizona to devote his practice to defending healthcare providers. During his 40-year career, Frank took more than 150 jury trials to verdict, most of which involved complex medical negligence. Frank was a formidable adversary, yet universally respected as a gentleman in and out of court.

Frank’s name appears on more than 50 published appellate opinions, many of which have become seminal law. Just two years after graduating law school, he represented the State of Arizona before the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark case In re: Gault which extended due process rights to juvenile offenders.

In 1987, Frank was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, and has been a member of the Maricopa County Superior Court ad hoc committee on Medical Malpractice. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America, as one of the top 100 attorneys in Arizona, and in “Who’s Who in Arizona Law.” Frank also received the Arizona Medical Association’s Distinguished Service Award in 1999.

Since retiring, Frank Parks and his wife Sue, spend part of the year at their home in Flagstaff, Arizona, and part of the year at their home in Louisville, Kentucky.

Costs of Dog Bites - Phoenix Dog Bite Attorney

The Costs of Arizona Dog Bites: Medical & Physical

by Phoenix Dog Bite Lawyer

Medical expenses following a dog bite are usually costly, and many times it is more than the average person may have, making it difficult to pay for needed medical services. Unexpected medical costs are even harder to understand, as they could be the result of a medical accident that your personal budget did not plan for. Dog bite-related injuries or even fatalities are very expensive depending on the type of injury, if it is a fatality, unfortunately one must consider the cost of a funeral. According to the American Family Physician publication, over 3 million people are bitten by a dog and suffer a dog-bite related injury and nearly a million are treated at a hospital. Immediate medical attention through the Emergency Room is very expensive. The Center for Disease Control estimates the total costs for dog bite-related injuries to be nearly $250 million dollars a year. This does not include funeral costs if the victim's attack is fatal. An Arizona Dog Bite Attorney can help you recover medical costs if a dog has injured you or someone you know or even killed someone you love. The owner is responsible and legally liable for both physical and emotional injuries you may incur from their dangerous canine. According to the American Family Physician publication, the immediate costs of dog bite-related injuries tend to grow, as sometimes more complications stem from the initial dog bite-related injury. For example puncture wounds or open wounds to any extremity, including the face, can cause an infection. Almost 40 species of organisms have been associated with dog bites. That single infection could then progress to a more complicated injury than previously suspected. Therefore, costs for different conditions grow in price and can become very expensive for a family.Possible Medical Complications after Dog Bite-Related Injuries:

• Canine Diseases - Rabies
• Liver Dysfunction
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Chronic Edema
• Systemic Lupus
• Prosthetic valve or joint
• Facial reconstruction
• Internal Bleeding
• Emotional Damage

Typical Physical Injuries after a Dog Bite
• Puncture wounds
• Severe Bleeding
• Extremity Swelling
• Heavy Bruising
• Deep tissue Lacerations & Abrasions
• Fractures

According to the American Veterinary Medical association, the insurance industry estimates it pays more than $1 billion per year in homeowners' liability claims because of dog bite-related injuries or fatalities. Possible Costs:

• Medical
• Funeral Expenses
• Workman's Compensation
• Lost Wages
• Sick Leave
• Business Costs
• Physical Therapy Costs
• Psychological Therapy

If you were ever in a dog attack it is important not to run away because that will draw more unwanted attention from the dog. If you are knocked to the floor, immediately put your body into the fetal position and cover your face. Some prevention during a dog bite may not always be affective, but it can help lower the type of injury you sustain. Contact an Arizona Dog Bite Attorney if any dog bite-related injuries in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa or elsewhere in Maricopa County have occurred. Fatal or not, an Arizona dog bite injury lawyer can help you understand the severity of the matter. You should not have to pay for medical costs or even funeral costs alone. For more information about dog bite-related injuries and topics see http://www.azdogbitefirm.com

Personal Injury Attorneys - Riverside, Irvine & Palm Desert CA

Riverside CA Personal Injury Attorneys

At the recent CAALA show I had a chance to run into the founding partners of Lauby Fernandez; Kirk Lauby and Edward Fernandez.

Fernandez Lauby is a boutique law firm that concentrates in 4 primary areas; 1. Personal Injury 2. Family Law and Divorce 3. Employment Law and 4. Business & Real Estate Litigation. serves both the InlanEmpire and Orange County.

Gregory C. Michael (1946-2009)

I was shocked and saddened to hear that my client and friend Gregory C. Michael passed away in his sleep this past weekend. Greg had been a client of mine for close to three years, starting with a template site and later upgrading to a custom site; http://thescottsdalelawoffice.com/. I always looked forward to our meetings at the Olive Garden where we would meet to review his account and traffic numbers. But mostly it was a chance for me to hear some of his incredible stories.

Greg lived an amazing life. Graduating from law school in 1973 Greg's first professional calling was not the law but rather the business world. Greg started several successful companies and business ventures. He also served as a corporate officer for a publicly traded company. Semi-retired and living comfortably with his wife in Paradise Valley - Greg returned to the full time practice of law earlier this decade. An accomplished litigator and business attorney, Greg relished his role as an attorney. Greg seemed to love the intellectual challenge that came with being an attorney. From our conversations it was also evident that he was passionate about helping the "little guy". His area of focus reflected that....civil litigation for victims of abuse, discrimination, fraud and other wrongs - 0ften taking cases that no one else would take and resolving them successfully. Greg will be missed.