Driving Laws
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 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 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…
Read MoreOne in Seven Americans Drive Illegally! Is Liability Insurance really helping you in Tucson, AZ?
One in 7 Americans (about 15%) does not have Auto Insurance, according to the Insurance Research Council. Almost all basic insurance packages will not cover a crash with these illegal drivers. This leaves the policyholder to pay for the full cost of a crash, regardless of who is at fault. Here at Karnas Law Firm,…
Read MoreDo You Have Enough Car Insurance Coverage in Tucson, AZ?
Vehicle owners have numerous car insurance plans to choose from, but Arizona law requires all drivers to carry standard liability coverage insurance at a minimum. Although this may be the requirement, many drivers choose to go with a more inclusive plan that will keep them protected in extraordinary circumstances. Is Standard Insurance Coverage Enough? Liability…
Read MoreArizona Bike Safety Guide
More and more people are riding their bikes to get around town throughout the country. The state of Arizona is no exception to this! While biking is a great way to navigate your city for many reasons, it’s important to ride safely. Although many drivers are cautious while sharing the roads with cyclists, there are…
Read MoreArizona Cities Among Top 10 for Red Light Fatalities
According to new research, red light accidents are some of the deadliest in the United States. In fact, the National Coalition for Safer Roads reported that in 2013, around 127,000 people were injured by drivers who ran red lights, while 697 people were killed. Sadly, these accidents occur too frequently in Arizona. Arizona is one…
Read MoreDistracted Driving Facts You Need to Know in Arizona
These days, people can’t seem to take their hands off their smartphones. Inline at the grocery store, at dinner with friends, and even behind the wheel when it is most dangerous to do so, people are at the mercy of that next notification. While it’s relatively easy to become addicted to constant communication, it’s even…
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