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Most Dangerous Intersections in Phoenix

Data from the Arizona Department of Transportation shows that there were more than 38,000 total vehicle collisions across this jurisdiction in 2022, far outpacing any other area of the state. Out of these incidents, there were more than 10,600 injuries recorded, and 301 individuals lost their lives. What the AZDOT doesn’t show us is...
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Types of Seat Belt Injuries in a Car Accident

Seatbelts save lives, of that there is no doubt. Information available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that approximately 50% of individuals who lost their lives in vehicle accidents in 2021 were unrestrained. However, seat belts do not lead to risk-free scenarios. Unfortunately, these lifesaving safety devices can also cause injuries...
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Who Is At-Fault in a T-Bone Car Accident in Arizona?

Side-impact crashes, typically referred to as T-bone crashes, often result in major injuries and property damage for the people and vehicles involved. Victims of these incidents are often able to recover compensation, but not before determining liability for the incident. Here, we want to review potential liability issues after a T-bone collision occurs, and...
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What to Do If a Car Accident Was Caused by an Auto Defect

Vehicle accidents occur due to a wide variety of factors, often due to the negligent actions of other drivers on the roadway. However, sometimes, vehicle accidents happen because of a defect in the automobile. Here, we want to review what you need to do if you have been involved in a car accident caused...
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Phoenix Car Accident Statistics

The Arizona Department of Transportation publishes extensive data related to vehicle accidents that occur throughout the state in any given year. During the most recent reporting year of data available, 2022, we can see that there were nearly 120,000 total vehicle crashes across the state. Here, our team of Phoenix personal injury attorneys further...
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Filing a Lawsuit Against a Trucking Company

If you or a loved one sustain an injury or property damage caused by the negligent actions of a truck driver or trucking company in Arizona, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, recovering this compensation will be a challenge, and it will almost certainly involve filing a lawsuit against...
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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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What is a Jackknife Truck Accident?

A jackknife truck accident happens when the back part of the truck (the trailer) swings from the rear section from behind the cab and subsequently forms a 90-degree angle with the cab, resembling a jackknife opening or closing. A jackknife truck accident often leads to major injuries and property damage to those inside other...
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Legal Consequences for Truck Drivers Under the Influence in Arizona

Individuals who operate commercial vehicles are held to a higher standard, including when it comes to operating vehicles under the influence. While the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level for drivers in regular vehicles is .08%, the limit is half that for drivers operating commercial vehicles - .04%. Working with an experienced Phoenix drunk...
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What is a Semi-Truck’s “Black Box”?

Every commercial truck on the roadway has what most people would call a “black box,” but the reality is that there are a few devices on a semi-truck that paint a complete digital picture of a truck’s health and show the events leading up to a recordable incident, such as an accident. Here, we...
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