Driving in Arizona
Filing Claims for Texting-Related Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a dangerous practice that could potentially result in severe injuries or even death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving is any activity that diverts the driver’s attention from the main task of driving. Various acts fall under the category of distracted driving. However, texting is the most significant…
Read MoreBad Driving Habits To Avoid
No one behind the wheel should engage in negligent acts. Negligence can cause accidents and claim lives when you least expect it. Some every day habits can have undesirable outcomes, which is why, as a driver, you must try as much as possible to use good driving habits. Despite how careful you are, accidents can…
Read MoreWhat Should You Do After a Drunk Driving Accident?
A picture is worth a thousand words. Photographs are key evidence in court, even more so when a drunk driver is at fault in an accident. If you are involved in a car accident, take as many photographs of both cars, the crash, the roadway, and the driver as possible. These pictures will make up…
Read More6 Tips to Avoid Car Accidents
In the United States, about 90 people are killed in car accidents every day, which translates to nearly 6 million accidents every year. While accidents are inevitable, most of them are the direct result of driver negligence, drugs, and failure to engage in safe driving practices. Whether you are just starting out or are an…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Distracted Driving
Nearly everyone has driven a vehicle while distracted. Distracted drivers are everywhere. While most distractions are avoidable, some are impossible to prevent entirely and can instead be managed. Driving requires your full attention, but if you are involved in one of those unfortunate accidents, you need someone to help you navigate this stressful process. To…
Read MoreWhat to Do After You Have Been Involved in a Car-versus-Bicycle Accident in Arizona
People involved in car-versus-bicycle accidents rarely seek medical compensation or report to the police. The thought of footing legal fees and following up with car insurance companies for compensation is enough to make one lose hope. However, what they do not realize is that an auto accident does not only affect their physical wellbeing. It…
Read MoreWhy You Should Never Use Your Phone While Driving
Distracted driving occurs when something pulls the driver’s attention away from what they are presumably supposed to be doing. Distraction can come from a conversation with a passenger, ogling some passerby, or fiddling with your cellphone. One of the most infamous sources of distraction for drivers is cell phones. The use of cell phones when…
Read MoreComparative Negligence in Arizona
Claims for injuries often involve situations where the tortfeasor (person who causes the injury) is singularly at fault and is responsible for the full extent of the injured parson’s damages. However, situations also arise when multiple persons, including the injured party, are at fault. Does an injured person have a claim if he or she…
Read MoreTucson, Arizona Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Policies: The Basics
In Arizona, drivers are required to have insurance before they operate a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, many drivers in Arizona often operate vehicles without insurance. Some of the uninsured drivers are Arizona residents who fail to follow the law. Others may be visitors from other states or countries who simply do not have insurance when they…
Read MoreNegligent Driving on Arizona’s Most Dangerous Roads
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the most dangerous highways in Arizona are Interstate 10 (“I-10”), Interstate 40 (“I-40”), and Interstate 17 (“I-17”). Vehicle crashes regularly occur on these interstates and result in injuries to drivers and passengers. Shockingly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that approximately 100 people die in car…
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