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Understanding Why Your Own Insurance Company Wants a Recorded Statement

The days following an accident may be filled with legal jargon and steps you didn't know you had to take. Maybe you want to file a claim for compensation, or perhaps you may not immediately understand why your own insurance company wants a recorded statement. You weren't at fault, so why should you have...
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Everything To Know About Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Arizona

The weather in Arizona makes motorcycle riding possible year-round. Unfortunately, there are over 2,300 motorcycle crashes yearly, with an average of 160 fatalities and 1,921 injuries. Riders typically wear helmets to prevent injuries and preserve life during an accident. However, Arizona motorcycle helmet laws don’t mandate this practice for all riders. The Origin of Motorcycle Helmet...
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How To Get a Police Report for a Car Accident in Arizona

Different jurisdictions determine which accidents require you to contact the police. This varies based on where the accident occurred, the extent of damages, and whether injuries or death occurred. You can typically contact the local police for assistance with any accident, but it may not be necessary. However, knowing how to get a police...
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Do You Need a License for a Moped in Arizona?

You don't technically need to know how to get a moped license in Arizona. While this term is commonly used to describe a license to ride slower vehicles, legally, there is no specific category of license for mopeds. Do you need any license to ride a moped at all? Yes, Arizona requires a license...
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Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way in Arizona?

Do pedestrians always have the right of way? In Arizona, pedestrian right of way applies at crosswalks and on designated walkways. State law does not specifically address jaywalking. Pedestrians are allowed to cross the street when no crosswalks are available as long as they do so responsibly. Learn more about Arizona pedestrian right of...
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Debris in the Road Causing Accidents or Damage: Who Is Responsible?

Debris in the road is a factor in over 1,000 accidents in Arizona every year. The frequency of accidents involving road debris raises questions about liability. Learn how debris causes accidents, how responsibility for debris can be determined and who may be considered at fault in accidents involving debris. How Does Debris in the...
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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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Arizona Drunk Driving Laws

Driving under the influence of alcohol creates incredibly dangerous situations across Arizona roadways. In 2022, we can see that there were more than 5,400 total alcohol-related collisions across the state, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. These incidents led to more than 3,500 injuries, and 223 individuals lost their lives.  Our state has...
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Who Is Liable in a Rideshare Car Accident?

Rideshare services like Uber, Lyft, and others have become immensely popular over the last decade. These types of services have helped individuals by offering a safe way to get from point A to point B. However, accidents involving rideshare vehicles do happen, and it is important to understand who could be held liable after...
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[Study] How Much More Dangerous Are the Roads on New Year’s Eve?

As November gives way to December, most of the emphasis is on Christmas. But New Year’s Eve is also just around the corner, and it brings elevated risks with it. A 2021 Yahoo! Finance article cites data showing that New Year’s Eve is the biggest sales day of the year for liquor stores across...
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