Category: Car Accidents

Your odds of eventually getting into a car accident in Arizona are relatively high. In 2019 alone, the Arizona Department of Transportation reported 129,750 traffic accidents. You can lower your odds of getting into a collision, however, by using a smart driving strategy. Defensive driving is the best way to be ready for anything behind…

If you are at fault for a car accident in Arizona, you will be responsible for paying damages. This is how Arizona’s fault-based insurance law works. If you do not believe you were at fault for a collision, it is important to state your case and prove it with evidence. Otherwise, you or your insurance…

A hit-and-run is a crime that can derail the car accident insurance claims process. Although Arizona has a fault-based insurance law, you will not be able to file a third-party claim if you do not know the identity of the at-fault driver. This does not, however, mean you will have zero options in terms of…

Construction zones can be unsafe places for workers and drivers alike. From 1982 to 2017, approximately 27,000 people died in work zone accidents in the US. Roadside construction zones can present many hazards for drivers, including bright lights, distractions, loose gravel, uneven shoulders, confusing detours and equipment left too close to the road. If you…

Auto manufacturers are required to design and test vehicles and their component parts to make sure that they are “crashworthy.”  It is known that vehicles will crash, and responsible automakers must anticipate certain crash conditions and make sure that their vehicles are safe when they crash. People are often killed or catastrophically injured when they…

Auto manufacturers are required to design and test vehicles and their component parts to ensure that they are “crashworthy.”  It is known that vehicles will crash, and responsible automakers must anticipate certain crash conditions and make sure that their vehicles are safe when they crash. There are many things that can go wrong in a…

The aftermath of an auto accident can be confusing to navigate as an injured victim. While you try to focus on getting well from your injuries, legal matters such as insurance claims and liability may interrupt you. One law, however, is extremely important to learn: the deadline for filing. Like all states, Arizona limits victims…

In Arizona, every driver lawfully must have car insurance. Car insurance is what guarantees a driver’s financial responsibility. It enables drivers to pay for the damages they cause in auto accidents. After you get into an accident, one of your duties as a driver may be to call your insurance provider and report the wreck….

The civil justice system gives auto accident survivors ways to recover financial compensation for their damages from at-fault parties. First is the insurance claim. Most auto accident cases settle through insurance negotiations. A car accident lawsuit might be necessary, however, if you have life-changing injuries or a loved one died in a Phoenix auto accident…

Filing an auto insurance claim is only the beginning of the recovery process after an accident. Once you notify the insurance provider of the accident, it will assign someone to review your claim and decide if you are eligible for coverage. Understanding the investigative process could give you an advantage during the handling of your…

Auto insurance adjusters are the professionals with the task of investigating your claim and determining its validity. Auto insurance companies hire adjusters to process clients’ claims. A claims adjuster’s job is to contact the client, investigate the case and decide whether the insurer should take it (and how much to offer, if so). Expect a…

Many times I get calls or message from friends or friends of friends who know I am an injury lawyer asking what they should do after they have been injured in a car crash.  And it is smart for them to ask!  Fortunately most people are only very rarely injured in a car accident, but…