Phoenix Car Accident Lawyer Blog

An experienced Mesa car accident lawyer will be able to determine who the negligent party is in an accident. According to ABC15, there was a crash in Mesa which led to an altercation on Saturday night. Reports say that a driver ran a red light when it struck a vehicle, followed by third vehicle striking the first vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle tried to flee, but was chased by a witness, which led to an altercation. The driver sustained minor injuries and received treatment from a local hospital. Police are saying that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. He has been charged with aggravated assault as well as drunk driving.

Mesa Car Crash Statistics

In 2009, there were 10,839 people who died due to alcohol-impaired-driving crashes. This amount comprised 32% of the total fatal crashes in the United States during the year.

In Mesa, there has been a decrease of fatal car accidents due to drunk driving from 2008 to 2009, with 13 in 2008 and 5 in 2009.

Arizona State Hit and Run Laws

According to the Arizona State Legislature on Transportation, Section 28-662, when a driver of a vehicle hits and damages another vehicle, the driver should stop and stay on the scene of the accident. If the driver attempts to flee and not perform his or her responsibilities for the accident, he or she will be charged with a misdemeanour and have their license suspended.

Contact an Experienced Mesa Auto Accident Lawyer

An experienced Mesa auto accident lawyer will be able to discuss the facts of each individual accident. When a driver hurts someone and is driving drunk, the injured person may be is entitled to punitive damages. A lawyer who understands the laws of negligence can help assess the accident. To have a free consultation for your case, call Breyer Law Offices at (480) 389-2463.

The experienced Surprise bike accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. were glad to hear that the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has created a Bicycle Safety Action Plan Study which involves different sectors. The study aims to find solutions to reduce fatal and non-fatal bike crashes, focusing particularly on Arizona's State Highway System.

On Thursday afternoon, October 20, 2011, two 13-year-old bicyclists were struck by a vehicle just before 2 p.m. According to reports from ABC15, the incident happened near Cotton Lane and Greenway Road in Surprise. One of the two teens was airlifted to a Valley hospital due to serious injuries. The other teen suffered minor injuries and was sent home.

We hope that the victims will reach a full recovery.

Bike Accident Statistics in Arizona

In 2010, overall bike accidents in Arizona experienced a slight decline from 1,995 bike crashes in 2009 to 1,914. Bicycle fatalities in 2010 decreased from 25 deaths to 19 .The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has revealed that 92.69% (or 1,774 bike crashes), 17 of 19 bike fatalities, and 1,471 of 1,583 bike injuries occurred in urban areas.

Arizona State Bike Law

Bicyclists, just like other motorists, are entitled to the same rights and responsibilities in Arizona. Laws on speed restrictions (ARS 28-701) also applies to bicyclists. Surprise bike accident attorneys Mark and Alexis Breyer can tell you more about a number of bike laws that can be used against those who caused injuries to others due to negligence.

Should you Contact a Surprise Personal Injury Lawyer?

An experienced Surprise personal injury lawyer can go down to the scene of the accident and look at the skid marks on the road to determine who was at-fault for the accident. Many times lawyers will work with accident reconstructionists to put together a report and evidence that shows who is at-fault for this accident. In this case it appears that reports are showing that the bicyclists were at-fault, but this does not mean that it is true. Someone needs to examine the police report, talk to witnesses, and gather other calculations to see who was at fault. It may very well be that the teenagers have a personal injury claim. It is important to talk to a Surprise bike accident lawyer to get as much information as possible on a bike accident claim. You want to make sure you do not miss the statute of limitations. For a free consultation on a bike accident case in Surprise, call (623) 455-6603.

ABC15 has reported of a multiple vehicle crash in Phoenix at 103rd Avenue and Camelback Road that caused injuries to all involved, including five vehicles and six people. Police say that there were no fatalities among those involved, however, some individuals sustained serious injuries and have been transported to different hospitals. One person was said to have refused treatment. There is no news about the cause of the incident as of now and there could be many causes for an accident such as this.

Phoenix Car Accident Statistics
Car accident statistics for Phoenix had a citywide decrease from 2008 to 2009. Accidents were said to have dropped 13% and were the lowest in 20 years. There was also reportedly a decline in the number of injuries by 8.9% since 2008.

Arizona Traffic Accident Law
According to the Arizona State Legislature, when a driver is involved in an accident that causes injury or death to others, there will be penalties incurred depending on the cause of the accident. Penalties, depending on what is proven, can range from paying a large amount of money for traffic violations to having a suspended license and taking classes, or even jail time.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Car Accident Lawyer
A skilled Arizona auto accident injury attorney knows how to properly assess an accident and can take steps to hold a person accountable for his or her negligent actions. Multiple vehicle accidents can be particularly complex because there are so many different people involved. The Husband and Wife Law Team are aggressive and experienced injury lawyers who have been handling multiple vehicle car accidents in Phoenix for years. Call the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today at (602) 457-6222 for a free consultation.

As Mesa wrongful death lawyers, we were recently told of a heart breaking accident. In recent news, AZ Family reports of a fatal accident in Mesa where a 7-year-old boy was killed and his 5-year-old sister seriously injured. The children were both in an SUV that reportedly evaded a car that stopped at a red light before entering the intersection. The vehicle struck the curb and hit a guardrail and then rolled down a steep embankment. It was reported that the vehicle dropped 30 to 40 feet and then caught fire. Witnesses removed the passengers from the car.

The young male was pronounced dead at the hospital while the female had serious injuries. The driver only sustained minor injuries. The accident is still being investigated. Although we do not personally know the family, our deepest sympathies go out to them and our prayers go to the swift recovery of the injured victim.

Mesa Fatal Car Accident Statistics
Recent data shows that the rate of car accidents in Mesa decreased from 2008 to 2009 and the number of vehicles that were involved in fatal crashes decreased from 54 in 2008 to 28 in 2009.

Contact an Experienced Mesa Wrongful Death Lawyer
An experienced Mesa wrongful death lawyer will be able to offer a family a variety of options for legal action. When you have a loved one who has been killed in a car accident it is devastating. Losing a child is terrible and if someone was drinking or driving when involved in a car accident, justice must be served.

Alexis and Mark Breyer, of Breyer Law Offices, P.C., are lawyers who focus on injury and wrongful death law. We have handled Mesa wrongful death claims for years and Mark Breyer is an expert wrongful death lawyer. Contact us today for a free consultation about your case at (480) 389-2463. You can also follow us on our Arizona Law Team Twitter account for news, helpful information and other topics of interest.

Attorneys Alexis and Mark Breyer, experienced Phoenix bicycle accident attorneys, are glad to hear that bicycle accidents in Arizona have fallen from 1,995 incidents in 2009 to 1,914 accidents in 2010 according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

On Monday, October 17, 2011, a 4-year-old boy was struck by a car while crossing Osborn Road with his mother and sister. As reported by AZ Central, the driver of the car was an elderly woman who was travelling west on Osborn Road. The boy sustained serious injuries and was unconscious when he was taken to the hospital. We are praying for the victim's speedy recovery.

Arizona Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Arizona has seen a decline in the number of bicycle accident fatalities from 25 deaths in 2009 to 19 deaths in 2010. Meanwhile, bicyclists from the ages of 15-19 years old have the most number of reported injuries and bicyclists ages 45-54 years old have the most number of fatalities in 2010. For those who are 4-years-old and below, there was only one reported injury in 2010.

Arizona Bike Law

In Arizona, cyclists are entitled to the same rights and responsibilities as other motorists. Experienced Phoenix bike accident attorneys Mark and Alexis Breyer can explain to you more of Arizona's Bike Laws, such as ARS 28-792 and ARS 28-904 (commonly known as yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and sidewalks).

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Bike Accident Attorney

Call the Phoenix personal injury attorneys at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. if you have been involved in a bike accident. Injuries from bike accidents can be complex depending on how the accident happened and the injuries sustained. Many times there are arguments about whether or not the bicyclist was in the crosswalk. Also, typically the insurance company likes to blame the bicyclists for their own injuries when they were not wearing a helmet. The law does not always justify these actions, however, so an experienced Phoenix bike injury lawyer can let you know all of your legal options. Call for a free consultation today at (602) 457-6222.

According to AZFamily, police are currently looking for the man responsible for a hit and run car accident that killed a bicyclist. The victim was a 45-year-old man who was riding his bicycle at the time when a vehicle struck him and fled the scene. The man died the morning after his accident due to the injuries. Police recently released a picture of a man from a surveillance camera, wanting to find him and question him about his involvement in the Phoenix hit and run car accident.

Phoenix Traffic Accident Statistics
In 2009, Phoenix collisions with bicycles decreased from 478 in 2008 to 467 in 2009. 9 bicyclists were killed and 423 were left injured.

Arizona Hit and Run Laws
Any person who causes injury to another person must stay at the scene of the accident. Drivers are required to leave their name and other contact information with the police. Any driver that fails to stop and leaves the scene will be charged with a felony when there is an injury.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Wrongful Death Attorney
An experienced attorney will be able to properly assess what legal options are available to the family when a loved one is killed by a hit and run accident. The best Phoenix hit and run accident attorneys will help find the person who hit the innocent bystander.

Finding the person who caused the wrongful death or injury can bring special closure to the family members. If you have been involved in a hit and run accident or have a family member who has been killed by a hit and run driver, call Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free consultation at (602) 457-6222. You can also visit our Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers Facebook page for additional contact information, news, and other topics of interest.

Phoenix personal injury attorneys Alexis and Mark Breyer are sad to report another fatal Arizona drunk driving accident. According to ABC 15, another accident due to impairment took place last Tuesday morning. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, crashed into another vehicle. The accident caused a woman to die and three other people sustained injuries.

The woman was driving a blue Chevy Cobalt 2005 edition north of 19th Avenue and lower Buckeye Road at 5:00am when she did not stop at a red light. This simultaneously happened as a Chevy Cobalt took a left turn and was crashed into by the other car. The woman is charged with three aggravated assaults and a manslaughter charge for the accident. This is due to the death of the 27-year-old woman, along with serious injuries to a 27-year-old man, a two year old boy, and a 5 year old girl in the back seat.

Arizona Impaired Driving Statistics
According to the Governor’s Office of Arizona, the number of arrests for driving under the influence was much higher in 2009 compared to the previous year. DUI task forces were responsible for more than 14,000 arrests last year. 4,500 arrests were made between Thanksgivings to New Year.

Laws and Penalties Associated with Impaired Driving
Based on DUI laws, there are two ways that a driver can be arrested for drunk driving in Arizona. The first is if a police officer can notice that a driver’s driving is inconsistent. The second way to get arrested is if the police officer conducts a test that proves that the driver's BAC level is .08% or more.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Car Accident Lawyer
When injured by a drunk driver, it is best to seek help from skilled Phoenix car accident lawyers. Breyer Law Offices, P.C. can help the surviving family get compensation for funeral costs, hospital bills and other legal claims. If you have a family member or relative that is killed or hurt in an accident caused by an impaired driver, contact Arizona's Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P. C. for a free consultation. Call us at (602) 457-6222.

Goodyear car accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices are aware that car accident statistics in Goodyear are not as high compared to other areas in Arizona. Although reported car accidents in 2010 increased to 939 from 813 in 2009, it can still be concluded that these incidents are much lower than crash incidents in Phoenix, Mesa, and other prominent areas in Arizona.

On Tuesday morning, October 10, 2011, a vehicle crashed into a tree in Goodyear. According to reports by AZ Central, the crash happened around 6:32 a.m. near Elliot and Hacienda Roads. The driver of the vehicle was a 24-year-old woman. She was trapped in her vehicle and was later airlifted to a hospital in Phoenix. She sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the crash and is now in stable condition. Based on reports by AZ Central, the 24-year-old driver lost control of her car after she lost control of the wheel. She was driving in Estrella Mountain Ranch when the incident happened. We are glad to hear that the victim is now in stable condition, and we wish her a speedy recovery.

Goodyear Car Accident Statistics

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), the reported number of collisions with fixed objects in Arizona has amounted to 11,311 crashes in 2010. This is a decline from 242 crash incidents from the previous year, 2009. Meanwhile, ADOT has recorded three deaths and 408 injured people due to car accidents for 2010. There were two deaths and 378 injured persons in 2009 in Goodyear, Arizona.

Contact an Experienced Arizona Car Accident Lawyer

As Arizona car accident lawyers, we at the Breyer Law Offices, PC know that losing control of your vehicle and being injured is a scary and emotional event. There are times when losing control of your vehicle is not your fault. It may be another car cut you off, or perhaps something was defective or not working in your vehicle. Also, passengers in vehicles where a driver lost control are almost never at fault for the accident and are entitled to be compensated for their medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more. If you have been hurt in an Arizona car accident, call the experienced Arizona personal injury lawyers Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at (602)457-6222.

As Arizona child injury lawyers, we see many car accidents with children. Many are because children stray off the sidewalk or run into the road. Still, drivers are responsible for making sure they watch for little children. Especially in neighborhoods, it is important that drivers slow down and watch out for children. Many people think that if a child runs off the sidewalk or is not in the crosswalk that it is the child's fault for being injured. While that has some argument, under Arizona law it is important to know that the driver also may hold some responsibility for the car accident. In addition to child injuries, drivers of vehicles also need to be careful of pedestrians and bike riders. Many pedestrians and bike riders are hit by vehicles whose drivers are not paying adequate attention to the roadway.

Arizona Pedestrian Accidents
In January 2011, five pedestrians and two bicyclists died because they were hit by a motor vehicle. Two-thirds of the total accidents involving pedestrians were due to the attempt of pedestrians to cross the street. The rest of the pedestrian-related accidents were due to the crossing of the street in a non-pedestrian lane or crosswalk and for crossing the street without paying attention to traffic signals.

Arizona Standing Laws
According Arizona law, motorists should be well aware of the surroundings of the street when driving. This gives priority care to pedestrians and slow moving vehicles. This means that drivers should be more attentive when driving and should identify pedestrians as well as those slow moving vehicles to avoid accidents.

Contact Arizona Child Injury Lawyers
When your child has been hurt in a car accident, it is important that you understand the pedestrian laws in Arizona. Phoenix car accident injury attorneys Alexis and Mark Breyer, of Breyer Law Offices, P.C., have helped many pedestrians in their personal injury claims. If your child has been seriously injured or if you have been hurt as a pedestrian or a bike rider, contact the experienced law team of Breyer Law Offices, P.C. We offer free consultations and can answer all your legal questions. Call today for your free consultation at 602-457-6222. You can also follow us on our Arizona Law Team Twitter account for firm news and other useful information.

As Arizona rollover car accident lawyers, we see many car accidents that are fatal when a vehicle rolls over due to impact. Recently, it has been reported that a rollover car accident happened in Glendale in which a woman driving her vehicle lost control and hit the curb, causing her vehicle to rollover. The Glendale Police reported that the fatal car accident happened between 75th Avenue and Deer Valley Road. Based on witness accounts, the woman driving the car was said to be driving unsteadily before the crash. Due to the impact of the collision, the woman was thrown out of her car and sustained fatal injuries. The authorities closed the intersection to conduct further investigation.

Arizona Rollover Crash Statistics

According to National Highway Transportation Safety Commission, only two percent of car accidents involve a roll over crash. Despite the small percentage, 33 percent of these accidents are unfortunately fatal. In 2010, the statistics show that there were 2,763 incidents which resulted in 145 fatalities and 2,573 people being injured due to being involved in a rollover car accident in Arizona.

National Regulations to Prevent Fatal Rollover Accidents

Due to fatal crashes, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) decided to make a new regulation which requires car manufacturers to make a roof crush resistance car in order to withstand and protect car passengers from being fatally injured. Also, cars should be 10, 000 pounds to make them sturdy enough to withstand greater impacts from rollover car accidents.

Contact a Glendale Wrongful Death Attorney

In order to understand more of your legal rights, if you have been injured or a family member has lost their life due to a rollover car accident, it is important to contact a Glendale wrongful death lawyer. Even if the accident is a one car accident, if the vehicle rolls over killing the occupants, it may be that the driver was still not at fault for the fatal injuries. The driver may be responsible for the vehicle rolling over, but the vehicle may not meet the necessary safety requirements mandated by law to protect individuals from the roof crushing in toward the vehicle. Every rollover car accident is different and for this reason it is important to speak to an experienced Arizona fatal rollover accident lawyer. Contact Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law offices, P.C. for your free consultation at 623-455-6603.

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reports that teen fatalities and injuries due to car accidents have decreased in 2010 compared to previous years. Out of the total fatalities in Arizona, victims age 19 and below accounted for 76 deaths, while 45 of the fatalities were teens ages 15- to 19-years old.

We are very sad to report that on Wednesday night, October 8, 2011, a 16-year old teen died after falling out of a moving Toyota truck. According to AZ Central, the Arizona passenger accident happened on Citrus Road while the four-door pickup truck was traveling southbound.

What May Have Caused This Fatal Injury Accident?

Based on reports by AZ Central, seven high school students were traveling southbound on Citrus Road when the 16-year-old boy started jumping up and down while the vehicle was moving. The driver of the truck pulled over to stop the boy from jumping but the teenager fell out of the vehicle.

Maricopa police does not believe that either alcohol or drugs were factors of the incident.

We send our deepest condolences to the family of the boy. Many people might think this type of accident is a fluke but many teens and small children are hurt this way when traveling in a vehicle. Just recently a small child fell out the window of a car while he was traveling with his mother and siblings in the back seat. Again, our thoughts and prayers go out to any family who has experienced a fatality like this one.

Arizona Car Accident Statistics

Arizona is infamous when it comes to its number of car crashes. However, over the past few years motor vehicle crashes in the state have slightly declined. According to ADOT, there was a -5.46% change in terms of the total fatalities in 2010, while crash-related injuries have declined to 50,110 which is equivalent to -1.31% change.

However, in Buckeye where the incident occurred, an increase in both fatalities and crash-related injuries has been reported. The county had 5 deaths and 185 injured people in 2010 compared to 3 deaths and 174 injured people in 2009.

Contact an Experienced Arizona Wrongful Death Lawyer

Accidents such as this are traumatic for everyone involved. If your family members has been killed while as passenger in a vehicle, it is important to discuss what legal rights you may have under the circumstances. The best Arizona auto accident wrongful death lawyers will offer free consultation and will not charge a fee until your case is settled. Alexis and Mark Breyer, Breyer Law Offices, P.C. will explain all your legal rights. We do not charge a fee until we win your case and offer free consultations. Call 602-457-6222.

It is a sad fact that more and more people are going out on the road while drunk. According to ABC 15, there has been another incident of drunk driving that has led to an accident that occurred in Yuma, Arizona last Saturday, October 1, 2011, at around 2:00 am. The accident involved three pedestrians, when the driver lost control and hit the pedestrians. It was discovered that the driver did not have a driver’s license.

According to the police responder, the Arizona drunk driving accident was caused by a 30-year-old drunk driver that is now being detained at the Yuma County Adult Detention Center. The three pedestrians that were involved in the accident were given medical attention at the Yuma Regional Medical Center, where two of them were immediately released and the other one was transferred to a Phoenix hospital because of life-threatening injuries.

Arizona Drunk Driving Statistics

In 2009, around 2.35 million people were involved in a drunk driving accident, where approximately 37,000 of these people died from their injuries.

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Lawyer

Contact Alexis and Mark Breyer, Phoenix personal injury lawyers, to help you when you have been injured as the result of an individual who made the decision to drive drunk. Breyer Law Offices, P.C. is comprised of Alexis and Mark Breyer, an expert injury lawyer in Arizona. When you have been injured by a drunk driver, it is important to hire a lawyer who understands the laws. When an at-fault driver is driving drunk and injures an innocent person, it may be that the injured person is entitled to punitive damages. To learn more about your legal rights call for a free consultation at 602-457-6222.

A Scottsdale car accident took place on October 4, 2011 when the driver of a Cadillac Sedan rear-ended a police car. Based on the Scottsdale PD representative, David Pubins, the accident took place near Indian Bend Road and Pima at approximately 7:00p.m. The driver is reported to be a 23-year-old female. The police officer, who is a sergeant, was taken to a hospital in Scottsdale for non-fatal injuries. Investigation into the collision is ongoing but it seems that alcohol may be a factor.

Arizona DUI Car Accident Statistics

According to the data gathered by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), there were 5,489 car accidents in Arizona that were alcohol related. Further, there were 3,724 injured people in alcohol related car accidents and 223 people sustained fatal injuries in these car accidents.

Contact a Scottsdale Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have been involved in a Scottsdale car accident, it is important to understand your legal rights and the consequences of waiting or handling your own claim. Especially when you are involved in a car accident and are working at the time of the accident, it can be vital to your personal injury case that you speak with an experienced Arizona car accident lawyer. Alexis and Mark Breyer, attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. are experienced Scottsdale personal injury lawyers who can help you if you are seriously injured in a car accident. If you have questions, call any time at 480-389-2463 for a free consultation and to have all your questions answered.

As Tucson hit-and-run car accident lawyers">Tucson hit-and-run car accident lawyers, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of a teenager who was killed in a recent Tucson car accident. ABC 15 has reported that a Tucson teenager was killed after being struck by a SUV and car at South Park Avenue around East Tennessee Street just last Wednesday night. According to the Police, the victim was 18-years old. The news reports have indicated that both vehicles left the scene of the accident leaving the victim. Witnesses gave police a description of the fleeing SUV and car. If you have any information at all on the drivers who fled from the scene, please let the Police know as soon as possible.

Arizona Hit and Run Statistics

Based on reports by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), there have been 11,388 hit and run accidents in Arizona in 2010. Of those numbers, there were 44 people killed and 3,150 injured.

Arizona Hit and Run Laws

In Arizona, it is considered a criminal offense when a driver leaves the scene of a car accident after injuring or causing death to a person. Drivers who are involved in a car accident that leads to injury or death of a person, should remain at the scene of the accident or as close as possible.

Contact an Experienced Tucson Car Accident Lawyer

The dedicated Husband and Wife Law Team of Breyer Law Offices, P.C., have recovered millions of dollars for victims of car accidents. Having a family member be the victim of a hit-and-run accident is devastating. It is traumatic enough to deal with the loss of a loved one, especially a child, but to not know who the person at fault is that much devastating. We work with family members to try to help in locating the at-fault parties and making the at-fault drivers responsible for their actions. As experienced Tucson car accident lawyers, if your family member has been killed in a Tucson car accident, call Attorneys Alexis and Mark Breyer. All initial consultations are complimentary and we do not charge a fee until we win your case. Call for your free consultation now at 520-308-6762.