Distracted Driving

When you're on the road, you always hope that other drivers are applying the same level of focus that you are as they operate their vehicles. This isn't always the case. Unfortunately, officials say distracted driving caused more than 8,000 crashes in Arizona in 2020. So, does Arizona do enough to prevent distracted driving...

Operating your vehicle while distracted in Arizona? That could cost you. Distracted driving is a major problem in Arizona, resulting in major injuries and fatalities each year, not to mention the property damage that occurs. However, receiving a fine will depend on the nature of the distraction. Arizona law does have specific fines associated...

If you take your mind off of driving, your hands off the wheel, or your eyes off of the roadway, consider yourself distracted. All of us may get distracted from time to time behind the wheel, but distracted driving is dangerous. It can even be deadly. Here, we want to review what constitutes distracted...

Yes, you can be on your phone or another type of handheld device while stopped at a red light in Arizona. Does this mean it's a good idea to do so? Probably not. The reality is that using any type of device while stopped at a red light takes a driver’s attention away from...

Operating a vehicle while distracted is incredibly dangerous, but distracted driving has remained a leading cause of traffic accidents year after year in Arizona. Regardless of a driver's age (younger drivers are more likely to be involved in distracted driving incidents), understanding the dangers of texting and driving behind the wheel is crucial. Safety...

Rear-end accidents are fairly common. While these types of incidents are often not severe, that is not always the case. Rear-end accidents can lead to significant injuries and property damage. A common cause of rear-end accidents in Arizona and throughout the US is distracted driving. When drivers fail to pay attention behind the wheel,...

A rear-end collision is an auto accident where the front end of one vehicle crashes into the rear end of another vehicle. Victims of these accidents can suffer serious bodily harm and property damage. While the rear driver usually bears the fault for the accident, many things come into play when determining who's at...

When a loved one dies from injuries caused by a negligent driver, doctor or business, it’s normal for the family to feel a range of emotions: sadness, anger, frustration, and shock. These feelings affect many surviving family members, including siblings. After all, brothers or sisters often share a lifelong bond. Can a sibling sue for...

The number of public transit accidents reported in the United States during 2020 was 5,175. That may not seem like a lot at first glance, but consider the fact that each public transit accident can potentially result in multiple injuries to multiple people. If you become injured in a public transportation accident or incident,...

Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of motor vehicle collisions. In 2018, there were 57,514 distracted driving accidents in Arizona alone that resulted in 15,689 serious injuries and 810 fatalities. Driving distractions fall into at least one of three categories: Cognitive distractions that keep your mind off driving Manual distractions that...