DECKER & WOODS, P.C.

601 North Alma School Road, Suite 1 ~ Chandler, Arizona 85224
Our office is located on
the N.E. Corner of
Alma School and Galveston,
half way between
Ray Rd. and Chandler Blvd.
on Alma School Road
Chandler, Arizona 85224

Telephone: 480-821-1012
Facsimile:   480-821-1510
deckerandwoods@qwest.net
Family Car Doctrine
 
Under the family car doctrine (or family purpose doctrine), the owner of a car is liable for a plaintiff's personal injuries if the injuries were caused by one of the owner's family members while driving the car. The doctrine applies only to cases in which the car is owned for family purposes and the owner's family members had his or her express or implied permission to drive the car.More...
 
Rules Regarding the Speed of Motor Vehicles
 
State transportation or vehicle codes regulate the speed of motor vehicles. The codes set forth the maximum speed limits that apply to a particular highway or street. The codes also set forth the general duty of a motor vehicle driver to drive at a safe speed in accordance with the conditions of the highway or street. More...
 
Actions Against Parents for Torts of Children
 
Generally, parents are not liable for the torts of their minor children. However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and parents may be held liable in certain circumstances.More...
 
Acts of God
 
In the context of the law, an "act of God" is an accident caused by extraordinary natural forces. An accident caused by lightning, a flood, a hurricane, or an earthquake may constitute an act of God. More...
 
Rules Regarding Driving on the Right Side of a Road and Passing Another Vehicle
 
A motor vehicle driver is generally required to drive on the right side of a road. However, the driver does not need to drive on the right side of the road when he or she is passing another vehicle, when he or she is making a left turn, when the right side of the road is closed to traffic, or when the road has one-way traffic. More...
 
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