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CZ Law Partner John P. Kristensen Wins 4 Major Jury Verdicts in 25 Months

For nearly thirty years, the law firm of Carpenter & Zuckerman has refrained from traditional marketing gimmicks and has experienced exponential growth based on organic advertising and word-of-mouth recommendations from our satisfied clients. This intentionally minimalistic marketing approach is effective because our lawyers possess what many don’t: true courtroom experience combined with an authentic desire to improve our clients’ lives.

Point Blank: The Truth About Gun Violence in America

Read CZ Law’s latest blog to learn the truth about gun violence in America, what to do in an active shooter situation, and how to help a gunshot victim.

Cruel Summer: The Skinny on Summertime Injuries

For most of us, summertime conjures up thoughts of warm days spent swimming at the beach or pool, adventuring outdoors, and creating special memories with family and friends. Along with all the fun in the sun, the risk of certain accidents and injuries also increases in summer.

Mercury Rising: The Silent Epidemic of Hot Car Deaths

As the United States celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2023, Reuters reported that July 3 was “the hottest day ever recorded globally.” This alarming trend of increasing temperatures around the globe does not bode well for the persistent, silent epidemic of hot car deaths.

When Love Sparks Hate: Help for Victims of LGBTQIA+ Hate Crimes

Love conquers hate. At the law firm of Carpenter & Zuckerman, we believe this is true, and we proudly fight to protect the victims of discrimination and hate crimes against the LGBTQIA+ community. As a firm, we advocate equal rights for ALL people.

Protecting the Vulnerable: How to Identify & Stop Institutional Elder Abuse

When a beloved elder is placed in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living community, the last thing any of us want to imagine is that they will suffer mistreatment at the hands of those who are supposed to care for them.

No Pain, No Gain? Who is Liable for Gym Accidents & Injuries?

With summer right around the corner, many people are hitting the gym to improve their health and tone up ahead of endless summer beach and pool days. However, in the rush to get fit quickly, the potential danger of fitness club accidents is ever-present.

How to Protect Yourself When Festivals & Events Turn Deadly

2017 changed the world of live entertainment forever. A mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas and a bombing at a concert in Manchester, England left music and sporting fans around the world fearful for their safety. Gone were the days when we could gather with friends at a concert without considering that we may not walk out alive. No longer could we enter a stadium event without glancing at the nearest exit and mentally plotting an escape route.

A Time to Die: The True Impact of the Biannual Time Change in the U.S.

The research is clear: our country’s years-long tradition of switching the clocks by an hour each spring and fall is killing us. Numerous research studies have shown a sudden spike in heart attacks in the 24-hour period after the spring time change, as well as increases in strokes, workplace injuries, mood disorders, and car accidents.