Category: Car Accidents

The U.S. has a major problem with drowsy driving. Drowsy driving carries alarming risks, dangers, and often tragic outcomes. Sleepy or fatigued driving is drowsy driving, and this often happens due to insufficient sleep, but it can also stem from untreated sleep disorders, medication, alcohol, or shift work. Sleepiness comes over everyone at a different…

Many people have never had to hire a car accident lawyer before. They might be unsure of their claim’s value and worry that a lawyer will only take more money from them. However, insurance companies take advantage of claimants without representation, so a lawyer levels the playing field and helps you obtain the best possible…

Multi-vehicle pileups or accidents involving multiple vehicles due to a “chain reaction” are not uncommon, particularly on high-volume and high-speed highways and roadways. When an initial collision occurs on these roads, a multi-vehicle pileup can quickly develop. This type of accident can cause you serious injuries, property damages, and no idea where to start in…

The Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) annual “Motor Vehicle Crash Facts” reported a total of 98,778 motor vehicle accidents in 2020. Over 40% of those crashes caused catastrophic injuries, with a total of 42,407 persons killed or seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes in Arizona. If you or a loved one has been injured in…

When you or a loved one suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a motor vehicle accident, bicycle accident, or any other type of accident, you run the risk of long-term side effects. These side effects vary in severity and permanency, but can include cognitive difficulties, headaches, dizziness, and more. If someone else’s negligence caused…

A burn injury is one type of major injury that you might suffer after a catastrophic accident. Motor vehicle accidents can lead to extensive burn injuries that leave you with permanent side effects. Your Phoenix burn injury lawyers can help you recover damages from those who are responsible for causing the accident that injured you….

One severe and long-lasting outcome of Phoenix semi-truck accidents are traumatic brain injuries (TBI). This type of catastrophic injury can leave permanent damages that fundamentally alter the lives of you and your family members. Holding trucking companies and their drivers responsible for their actions in causing these types of injuries can be key to getting…

A distracted driver is a dangerous practice that can lead to serious – and even fatal – accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3,000 people died in distracted driving accidents in 2019. While sending one text, or fiddling with the GPS, can seem like an innocent, quick task, taking…

Using a rideshare driver can be a wise decision, especially if you have been drinking alcohol. Ordering an Uber or Lyft ride can also be a convenient option when going to and from the airport, or when you need a ride home after a night out on the town. But, with so many rideshare drivers…

When you are involved in a car accident, your mind is immediately flooded with questions and worries. Are my kids ok? Am I injured? Is the other driver OK? How much damage did my car suffer? What happened? Because your mind is racing, you might be overwhelmed and forget to gather necessary information from the…

Defective auto parts are a serious safety concern. When you get into your car each day, you trust that it is designed and built properly to function correctly and keep you safe. But what happens when there’s a defect? This can lead to an accident, which can injure you or those in another vehicle on…

Texting and driving is a serious problem. We’ve all been there. We’re driving and we hear our cell phone alert telling us we have a new text. We know we shouldn’t check it while we’re driving, but our curiosity is eating at us – we want to know who texted and what they want. So,…

Many people seem to think they can handle accidents that happen to them on their own. However, insurance companies know that they don’t need to pay the total amount to cover accident victims’ losses and future needs, especially if they are unrepresented and lack the necessary evidence to prove their claim. This main reason is…

In McGee v. Zurich American Insurance Co., the 9th Circuit revived Plaintiff’s bad faith claim, finding there was a question of material fact as to whether an employee’s use of the company vehicle at the time of the accident was a permissive use, or at least a minor deviation, when the employee drove while intoxicated….

Getting into an auto accident triggers a chain of events that can be very confusing as a first-time plaintiff. If you suffered physical injuries, emotional distress or property damage in the car accident, you will have to navigate the legal process to pursue a financial settlement. Learning as much as you can about the car…