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North Phoenix crash involving school bus leaves one person dead
PHOENIX, AZ – A man was killed as the result of a three-vehicle head-on collision in North Phoenix on Wednesday, ABC 15 reports. The accident was reported sometime before 9:30 a.m. along 19th Avenue, near the intersection with Cholla Street. Police believe the unidentified male driver of a silver sedan crossed into the oncoming lanes…
Read More2 seriously injured after SUV collides with tractor in Gilbert
GILBERT, AZ – An SUV collided with a tractor near a busy Gilbert intersection leaving two people seriously injured on Wednesday afternoon. According to CBS 5, the accident took place at about 1 p.m. along South Val Vista Drive, near the intersection with East Germann Road. Crews are responding to a significant motor vehicle accident…
Read MoreCollision involving Phoenix city bus injures 4, including infant
PHOENIX, AZ – A multi-vehicle collision in east Phoenix left four people seriously injured on Monday night. According to a report by ABC 15, the collision, which involved three vehicles, occurred near the intersection of 40th Street and East McDowell Rd. Responding officers believe the driver of a passenger vehicle pulled out in front of…
Read MoreNews: Elderly man dies from injuries following crash with garbage truck on April 19
LAS VEGAS, NV – An 86-year-old man died from his injuries Tuesday following a collision with a garbage truck on April 19, reports KTNV. The April 19 incident occurred near the intersection of Dean Martin Drive and Post Road. Officials say the man did not appear to have life-threatening injuries at the time of the…
Read More5 Ways to Make Your Divorce Less Expensive
Almost everyone who calls us about divorce cases here at Merchant Law wants to know how much the divorce is going to cost. Even high net worth couples want to know what to expect so they can plan accordingly. Nobody wants to spend an excessive amount of money on an event that’s already hurting them.…
Read MoreImpaired Driving Offences and how to defend them
Introduction: Impaired driving is the act of operating or having care or control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs to the degree that mental and motor skills are impaired. These are considered serious criminal Offences, and is punishable under multiple offences in the Criminal Code of Canada, and can…
Read MoreNATIONAL EQUIFAX DATA BREACH CLASS ACTION COMMENCED
September 8, 2017 Media Release “The Equifax data breach is the largest and most serious in North American history,” said Tony Merchant upon the launching of a national class action regarding the Equifax data loss. “Equifax, entrusted with a wide array of financial information regarding Canadians, Americans, and others throughout the world, has jeopardized the…
Read MoreYour Blood Alcohol Limit
Your Blood Alcohol Limit In most provinces, criminal charges result if you are drinking and driving while over .08. In many provinces there are other sanctions even if you are below .08. Estimating your blood alcohol level is not easy. Merchant Law cannot warrant these indicators but it will give you some guidance on driver…
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