Category: Car Accidents
Posted on May 6, 2022 in Car Accidents,Truck Accidents
Multi-vehicle pileups or accidents involving multiple vehicles due to a “chain reaction” are not uncommon, particularly on high-volume and high-speed highways and roadways. When an initial collision occurs on these roads, a multi-vehicle pileup can quickly develop. This type of accident can cause you serious injuries, property damages, and no idea where to start in…
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Posted on April 22, 2022 in Car Accidents,Personal Injury
According to the motor vehicle accident statistics of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), of the 98,778 motor vehicle accidents that occurred in Arizona in 2020, 30% of those crashes resulted in injuries or death. In fact, 41,350 persons were injured and 1,057 persons were killed in 2020 from motor vehicle crashes. While the types…
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Posted on April 19, 2022 in Car Accidents,Personal Injury
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) annual “Motor Vehicle Crash Facts” reported a total of 98,778 motor vehicle accidents in 2020. Over 40% of those crashes caused catastrophic injuries, with a total of 42,407 persons killed or seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes in Arizona. If you or a loved one has been injured in…
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Posted on March 18, 2022 in Car Accidents,Personal Injury
5 Most Dangerous Intersections The five most dangerous intersections across the Valley are located in Phoenix. Using crash data collected between 2016 and 2020, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) ranked intersections in terms of their overall crash risks. Here are the top five most dangerous intersections and an explanation for why these intersections might…
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Posted on January 26, 2022 in Car Accidents,Personal Injury
When you or a loved one suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a motor vehicle accident, bicycle accident, or any other type of accident, you run the risk of long-term side effects. These side effects vary in severity and permanency, but can include cognitive difficulties, headaches, dizziness, and more. If someone else’s negligence caused…
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Posted on January 12, 2022 in Car Accidents,Personal Injury
A burn injury is one type of major injury that you might suffer after a catastrophic accident. Motor vehicle accidents can lead to extensive burn injuries that leave you with permanent side effects. Your Phoenix burn injury lawyers can help you recover damages from those who are responsible for causing the accident that injured you….
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Posted on January 4, 2022 in Car Accidents,Personal Injury
One severe and long-lasting outcome of Phoenix semi-truck accidents are traumatic brain injuries (TBI). This type of catastrophic injury can leave permanent damages that fundamentally alter the lives of you and your family members. Holding trucking companies and their drivers responsible for their actions in causing these types of injuries can be key to getting…
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Posted on December 16, 2021 in Car Accidents
A distracted driver is a dangerous practice that can lead to serious – and even fatal – accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3,000 people died in distracted driving accidents in 2019. While sending one text, or fiddling with the GPS, can seem like an innocent, quick task, taking…
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Posted on December 7, 2021 in Car Accidents
Using a rideshare driver can be a wise decision, especially if you have been drinking alcohol. Ordering an Uber or Lyft ride can also be a convenient option when going to and from the airport, or when you need a ride home after a night out on the town. But, with so many rideshare drivers…
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Posted on November 30, 2021 in Car Accidents
When you are involved in a car accident, your mind is immediately flooded with questions and worries. Are my kids ok? Am I injured? Is the other driver OK? How much damage did my car suffer? What happened? Because your mind is racing, you might be overwhelmed and forget to gather necessary information from the…
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Posted on November 11, 2021 in Car Accidents
Defective auto parts are a serious safety concern. When you get into your car each day, you trust that it is designed and built properly to function correctly and keep you safe. But what happens when there’s a defect? This can lead to an accident, which can injure you or those in another vehicle on…
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Posted on November 4, 2021 in Car Accidents
Texting and driving is a serious problem. We’ve all been there. We’re driving and we hear our cell phone alert telling us we have a new text. We know we shouldn’t check it while we’re driving, but our curiosity is eating at us – we want to know who texted and what they want. So,…
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Posted on June 22, 2021 in Personal Injury,Car Accidents
Many people seem to think they can handle accidents that happen to them on their own. However, insurance companies know that they don’t need to pay the total amount to cover accident victims’ losses and future needs, especially if they are unrepresented and lack the necessary evidence to prove their claim. This main reason is…
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Posted on May 10, 2021 in Car Accidents
In McGee v. Zurich American Insurance Co., the 9th Circuit revived Plaintiff’s bad faith claim, finding there was a question of material fact as to whether an employee’s use of the company vehicle at the time of the accident was a permissive use, or at least a minor deviation, when the employee drove while intoxicated….
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Posted on March 24, 2021 in Car Accidents
Getting into an auto accident triggers a chain of events that can be very confusing as a first-time plaintiff. If you suffered physical injuries, emotional distress or property damage in the car accident, you will have to navigate the legal process to pursue a financial settlement. Learning as much as you can about the car…
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