Help! My car is defective and caused an accident – Do I need a lawyer? Our Phoenix personal injury attorneys hear this quite frequently. It is no surprise that today’s automobiles are much safer than ever. Technologies, devices, and equipment ensure car passengers and drivers are well-protected. Seat belts, road and vehicle condition monitoring computers, crumple zones, airbags, and...
Continue ReadingIn the state of Arizona, the statute of limitations for car accidents is two years from the date of your accident. However, exceptions do exist and the law is complex to navigate without legal guidance. Many injured car accident victims in Arizona miss the deadline for filing a claim simply because they do not realize they can or believe...
Continue ReadingAlthough commercial truck accidents are not as talked about as traditional passenger vehicle collisions, semi truck statistics reveal they often cause more severe damage. The law states that any vehicle carrying over 10,000 pounds is considered a truck, but often times these trucks carry much more. Sometimes trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Although commercial truck accidents are...
Continue ReadingAccidents in Phoenix and throughout the state can cause significant injuries. When others negligently cause accidents and injuries, the victims are entitled to pursue compensation for their losses by filing personal injury lawsuits. However, some people with pre-existing conditions suffer an exacerbation of injury because of their accidents. In other words, the victims’ underlying pre-existing injuries might be aggravated...
Continue ReadingIn 2018, 146 people were injured each day in Arizona. A total of 127,056 auto accidents took place that year in the Grand Canyon state, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). These collisions left 53,376 people injured and 1,010 people dead. The ADOT also reports that every 8 hours and 46 minutes, a person was killed in...
Continue ReadingWas your car accident caused by a defective tire or tire blowout? If so, you may be able to file a claim seeking compensation from the manufacturer. Car accidents can be caused by many different factors, including driver negligence and others. In some cases, accidents result from defective tires when a tire blowout occurs and causes the driver to...
Continue ReadingYou may not know where to start after becoming a truck accident victim. The aftermath can become overwhelming, and what you should do may not always be clear. Ultimately, your purpose after a truck crash is to figure out what your next steps should be and what actions you should take to protect your rights, all while dealing with...
Continue ReadingAs a truck accident victim, you want to get the money you need to pay for your bills, living expenses, and other damages following a crash. Insurance and truck companies know that a quick turnaround on a claim can give them a better chance of losing less money. First offers of settlement may happen relatively quickly following a truck...
Continue ReadingOne of the most important things that must be done after there’s been an accident is to ensure the contact information of any eyewitnesses to the accident and/or who may have been in the area at the time the incident occurred is gathered. This information can be incredibly helpful for Phoenix car accident attorneys as they build your case....
Continue ReadingBig trucks pose a considerable danger on the road. Despite all the precautions in place to help keep truck drivers and others safe, big trucks may become involved in accidents more often than smaller passenger vehicles when considering the number of vehicle miles traveled. When you suffer injuries in a truck accident, you may wonder who bears liability for...
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