Phoenix Car Accident Statistics
The Arizona Department of Transportation publishes extensive data related to vehicle accidents that occur throughout the state in any given year. During the most recent reporting year of data available, 2022, we can see that there were nearly 120,000 total vehicle crashes across the state. Here, our team of Phoenix personal injury attorneys further...
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Filing a Lawsuit Against a Trucking Company
If you or a loved one sustain an injury or property damage caused by the negligent actions of a truck driver or trucking company in Arizona, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, recovering this compensation will be a challenge, and it will almost certainly involve filing a lawsuit against...
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Consequences of Drowsy Driving
Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle that weighs thousands of pounds is a tremendous responsibility, and every driver owes a duty of care to others around them. This duty includes operating the vehicle safely within the parameters laid forth under Arizona traffic laws. However, drivers operating while fatigued behind the wheel present an...
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What is a Jackknife Truck Accident?
A jackknife truck accident happens when the back part of the truck (the trailer) swings from the rear section from behind the cab and subsequently forms a 90-degree angle with the cab, resembling a jackknife opening or closing. A jackknife truck accident often leads to major injuries and property damage to those inside other...
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What is a Semi-Truck’s “Black Box”?
Every commercial truck on the roadway has what most people would call a “black box,” but the reality is that there are a few devices on a semi-truck that paint a complete digital picture of a truck’s health and show the events leading up to a recordable incident, such as an accident. Here, we...
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Most Fatal Types of Motor Vehicle Accidents
During the most recent reporting year of data provided by the Arizona Department of Transportation, we can see that more than 52,000 individuals sustained injuries in vehicle accidents. Additionally, there were 1,294 traffic collision fatalities that same year. Individuals can sustain injuries or lose their lives in any type of vehicle accident, but there...
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Arizona Seat Belt Laws
Every state in the US has seat belt laws, and for good reason. According to information available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), buckling up in the front seat of a passenger vehicle can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45% and reduce the risk of moderate to critical injuries by...
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Can Defensive Driving Prevent Car Accidents?
Defensive driving is all about keeping drivers and passengers safe. This is a concept everyone learns (or should learn) during a driver’s education course. Defensive driving involves anticipating possible hazards presented by other drivers and hazards on or around the roadway. Here, we want to review basic defensive driving techniques and discuss how they...
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Bike Riding Laws in Phoenix
When an individual wants to ride their bike around Phoenix, they should do so as safely as possible. Unfortunately, bicyclists face increased risks on the roadways, especially when vehicle drivers fail to pay attention to their surroundings. Here, our team of personal injury lawyers in Phoenix review the law surrounding bicycle riding in the...
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What to Do If You Are Hit By a Car While Riding a Bicycle
Bicyclists are vulnerable on the roadway. The hazards posed by much larger and heavier vehicles are very real, and any collision can result in major injuries. If a bicyclist is struck by a vehicle, there are various steps they should take soon after the incident occurs. The following steps recommended by Phoenix personal injury...
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