Car accident
Serious Car Accidents are Rising in Arizona: What is Happening and What Can Be Done?
Motor vehicle accidents have long been a leading cause of accidental injuries and accidental fatalities in Arizona and throughout the country. For several decades, our roadways were gradually becoming safer. However, since 2020, there has been an alarming turn in the other direction. Bad car crashes are on the rise. In this blog post, our…
Read MoreSurprising Pieces of Evidence in Car Accident Cases
The central focus of car accident cases is fault. The driver who is at fault for a crash must pay compensation to those injured in the wreck. Unsurprisingly, fault is often in dispute following a crash. In fact, disputes around fault are the primary reason that car accident cases cannot settle. You point the finger…
Read MoreRecovering from a Low-Speed Car Accident
Often, when people think of a car accident, they imagine a high-speed collision, with catastrophic impact. While this does describe a lot of crashes, far more qualify as low-speed, low-impact collisions. Just because they occur at low speeds does not, however, mean that these kinds of crashes should be taken lightly, as they can still…
Read MoreReporting an Arizona Car Accident to the Police
Most people know that there are a lot of benefits to calling the police after a car accident. Law enforcement officers can, for instance, make sure that all the cars are safely moved out of the roadway, can help injured parties obtain emergency medical help, and can start an investigation into the cause of the…
Read MoreArizona Car Accident Statistics
In a recent report, the Arizona Department of Transportation estimated that there were 98,778 car accidents in the state in 2020 alone. Around 28,610 of these crashes resulted in injury and 970 proved to be fatal to one or more of the parties involved. Having a thorough understanding of these statistics can go a long…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Get Into a Car Accident While Visiting Tucson?
Car crashes happen every day in our region. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reports that there were 98,778 motor vehicle collisions in the state in 2020 alone. While getting into a serious accident is always stressful, the situation can be especially complicated and confusing if you are involved in a wreck while on vacation…
Read MoreHow Do Truck Accidents Differ from Car Accidents?
It is easy to assume that because truck accidents and car crashes both happen on Tucson’s roads and highways, that the two are similar. Truthfully, though, truck accidents vastly differ from car crashes on the road. The aftermath of a truck accident is much more complex, the injuries are more severe, and different laws apply.…
Read MoreIs Brake Checking Legal in Arizona?
Most drivers in Arizona have seen a vehicle in front of them slam on their brakes suddenly. Maybe you have even done it yourself. Sometimes, applying the brakes in such a quick manner is necessary to avoid an accident. Other times, though, it is done to send a signal to other drivers, and it may…
Read MoreWhy Tucson, AZ Car Accident Claims Go to Trial
Motor vehicle collisions are among the leading causes of death and disability in the US, and the data reveals how the risk of car accidents impacts Arizona motorists. The Arizona Department of Transportation (AZ DOT) reports that there are almost 130,000 total crashes across the state annually, causing around 980 fatalities and injuring 53,800 people.…
Read MoreHow Can I Find Out More About A Car Accident In Tucson, Arizona Today?
While car accidents are a leading cause of injury in Tucson, there’s nothing “normal” feeling about being involved in a crash. On the contrary, you may feel overwhelmed about the experience, your injuries, how to file a claim, how to learn more about your car accident report, and how to recover the compensation to which…
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