Accident Injuries

Multitasking is a dangerous practice while operating a vehicle. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, over 8,000 vehicle accidents occurred in the state of Arizona in 2020 alone due to distracted driving. They resulted in thousands of injuries and, tragically, 39 fatalities. However, distracted driving is entirely preventable if you're willing to set...

Accidents often happen when we least expect them. After all, rarely does someone start off their day imagining that they will get into a car accident, be attacked by a dog, become the victim of assault, or suffer from medical malpractice. There are a myriad of ways that someone can be injured, and sometimes...

Pedestrian accidents are among the top 20 causes of death for unsuspecting Arizona residents. In larger cities like Glendale, Phoenix and Tucson when traffic congestion is higher and there is a greater number of individuals walking in the area, car crashes occur more frequently and seriously injure or kill pedestrians. Hiring a pedestrian accident...

Truck accident injuries are among the most devastating of vehicular accident cases. Given the size and weight of a commercial truck, smaller vehicles are significantly more vulnerable in a collision, often leaving drivers and passengers with severe losses. Arizona uses a fault-based system to govern auto accident cases, allowing you to recover compensation for...

The Arizona wrongful death statute applies to cases where an accidental or intentional action leads to the death of another person. The law allows certain parties to recover compensation for economic losses and the emotional damage they suffered. Of course, Arizona civil court cannot replace the devastating loss of a loved one. However, with...

The state of Arizona only requires helmets for motorcyclists under the age of 18. However, we strongly encourage all motorcycle operators and passengers in the state of Arizona to wear a DOT-approved helmet at all times. Motorcycle helmets prevent severe head and facial injuries, and they can significantly reduce the chances a person will...

Arizona had over 121,000 car crashes reported in 2021. These accidents injured close to 52,000 people and killed over 1,100. When injuries result from a collision, each driver involved may bear a portion of the fault; other parties may share the blame as well. At-fault parties are liable for paying damages to those injured. Road...

If you’ve been in a car crash, you probably have a million things going through your mind. Life doesn’t pause to give you time to sort everything out. You may still need to commute to work the next day. In this situation, a common question is “How do I get a rental car after...

When you visit your doctor, you expect to receive high-quality medical care. Sadly, not all physicians treat their patients with respect. In one shocking report, almost 15% of doctors admitted to consuming alcohol or drugs on the job. This can have horrendous consequences for the lives of patients and family members. If you were...

Fleeing the scene of a crime is a serious offense, no matter how small or large the damage. This is especially true when it comes to operating a motor vehicle, but just how much trouble will it land you in? Is a hit and run a felony? As a Maricopa County resident, what happens...