While it is true that young adults do cause a significant number of crashes, plenty of adults with years of driving experience also make very unsafe choices in traffic. Ultimately, teen drivers have a lot to learn and probably need the support of their parents to be...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Is it possible to sue someone who has been convicted of an Arizona DUI?
There are generally two types of consequences that someone who drives while drunk might face. The first is the possibility of prosecution by the state. Anyone who gets behind the wheel while obviously impaired or while over the legal limit for their blood alcohol...
Three ways drivers put bikers in danger
Motorcycles are vulnerable on the road due to various factors. One key reason is the failure to yield the right of way. Cognitive bias may also play a role, with cagers failing to recognize the motorcycles present. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Distracted driving: Protecting yourself on the road
One of the most common causes of a motor vehicle accident is simply being distracted while driving. From eating while driving, operating a cell phone or focusing on a navigation system, there are many reasons why drivers can become distracted on the road. Accidents...
Can a minor traffic mistake open someone up to a lawsuit?
The more time someone spends on the road, the greater their chances of getting into a crash. Both miles traveled and a sense of complacency can lead to increased risk on the road. There are hundreds of motor vehicle collisions in Arizona every day. Some of them just...
What should you tell your teen about aggressive drivers?
As an adult, you have certainly driven around aggressive drivers numerous times. Some of them tailgate, honk their horns, flash their lights, make aggressive passes or even make hand gestures out the window. It is not ideal, but it is a thing that people run into all...
The medical reason you need support for a car crash claim
If you were to take what insurance companies say in their advertisements at face value, you would probably expect to handle your car crash claim on your own. After all, the process is easy and quick based on what insurance companies claim in their commercials. In the...
Is anyone other than the drunk driver liable for a crash?
The person at fault for the crash is the one to blame for the wreck occurring. Someone who drove too fast and lost control of their vehicle would be at fault, as would a drunk driver who made a mistake at the wheel. You probably recognize that Arizona state law allows...
Truck accident cases may be complicated
If you are hurt in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. However, you must first show that another party was responsible for any losses that you incurred in a crash that occurred on an Arizona road or highway. In addition, you must have evidence to...
How to limit cellphone distractions behind the wheel
Parents are always going to be worried about their children when they begin driving. It’s normal to be concerned about your child’s ability to get to work safely or to drive to school without a crash. It’s even more common to be worried because of your child’s...