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Dangers of Texting and Driving

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...
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How Does Speeding Increase the Risk of Car Accidents?

The exact relationship between the speed of a vehicle and the risk of a car accident depends on several factors, with speed being only one factor in the equation. However, we will generally see that an increase in speed certainly increases the risk of a traffic collision. Additionally, at higher speeds, any incident is...
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Consequences of Drowsy Driving

Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle that weighs thousands of pounds is a tremendous responsibility, and every driver owes a duty of care to others around them. This duty includes operating the vehicle safely within the parameters laid forth under Arizona traffic laws. However, drivers operating while fatigued behind the wheel present an...
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Arizona Seat Belt Laws

Every state in the US has seat belt laws, and for good reason. According to information available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), buckling up in the front seat of a passenger vehicle can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45% and reduce the risk of moderate to critical injuries by...
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Can Defensive Driving Prevent Car Accidents?

Defensive driving is all about keeping drivers and passengers safe. This is a concept everyone learns (or should learn) during a driver’s education course. Defensive driving involves anticipating possible hazards presented by other drivers and hazards on or around the roadway. Here, we want to review basic defensive driving techniques and discuss how they...
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Common Signs of Drunk Driving

Alcohol-impaired driving is a serious offense that can lead to major injuries and even fatalities, and if you have been affected by a drunk driver, you need to reach out to a drunk driving accident attorney in Phoenix as soon as possible. The Arizona Department of Transportation states that there were more than 5,600...
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What To Do If You Are Hit By a Drunk Driver

Drunk driving accidents are not uncommon in Arizona. In fact, the Department of Transportation shows that there were more than 3,600 individuals who sustained injuries as a result of drunk drivers. Most recent reporting year of data on file. Here, our experienced Phoenix car accident lawyers examine the steps you can take if you...
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7 Driver Safety Tips for Heavy Traffic Conditions in Maricopa County

The annual crash report from the Arizona Department of Transportation stated that Maricopa County experienced nearly 7,000 auto collisions in 2021. While most of those accidents only resulted in property damage, 67 resulted in death. Proactive driver safety tips and techniques may reduce the number of incidents in the county, potentially saving a life,...
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