Phoenix Car Accident Lawyer Blog

As Tucson car accident attorneys, we were shocked to hear that a car that was rear-ended immediately ignited because of the 500 rounds of ammunition inside the trunk, according to a news report in the Tucson Citizen. The car accident occurred near the Bethany Home Road exit on Interstate 17 Thursday afternoon, December 15, 2011. One person was injured and transported to an area hospital.

Causes of this Tucson Car Accident

As Tucson car accident lawyers, we know that rear-end car accidents are often caused by drivers who are following too closely to the car in front of them. It is likely that the second driver was tailgating the first, which is especially dangerous when traveling on the freeway at high speeds.

Tucson Car Accident Law

According to ARS 28-730, drivers should not follow vehicles in front of them too closely. The law states specifically that they should not follow more closely than is “reasonable and prudent” and should consider the speed they are traveling, in addition to the traffic around them.

Tucson Car Accident Statistics

There were 32 fatal car accidents in Tucson in 2009 that resulted in 35 fatalities, according to City-Data.com. Rear-end car accidents in the entire state of Arizona totaled 40,371 in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), and resulted in 54 deaths and 12,058 injuries. Common injuries associated with rear-end car accidents include back and neck injuries.

Contact a Tucson Car Accident Injury Attorney

An experienced Tucson car accident injury attorney is able to investigate this accident more closely. Many times, the people who are involved in an accident such as this one will have emotional injuries as well as physical ones. After an accident, many people find it difficult to drive or ride in a vehicle again. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. work to obtain settlements from the at-fault drivers that cover the cost of medical bills, lost wages, future damages, and more. Contact us today for a free consultation.

As Phoenix pedestrian accident attorneys, we were saddened to hear that an 84-year-old man was recently killed after being hit by two cars, one of them driven by a drunk driver. According to a news report in the Tucson Citizen, the man was carrying groceries while crossing 19th Avenue at Sunnyside Drive at 6:30 p.m. on December 14. He was hit and knocked to the ground by one car, driven by the drunk driver, and then run over by another driver. He was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries. We wish to express our deepest condolences to the man’s family.

Causes of This Phoenix Pedestrian Accident

According to police, the first driver who hit the man may have been impaired. The man was crossing at a designated crosswalk. The second car, driven by a 57-year-old woman, hit him while he was on the ground. Both drivers remained at the scene.

Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Statistics

There were 589 Phoenix pedestrian accidents in 2008 and 525 in 2009, according to AZ Central. More than 35 deaths occurred as a direct result of the pedestrian accidents both years. Phoenix fatal pedestrian accidents accounted for more than 26.3% of the city’s traffic-related deaths in 2009.

Contact a Phoenix Wrongful Death Attorney

The family of this accident victim deserves an experienced and knowledgeable Phoenix wrongful death attorney to investigate this case and represent them to obtain a settlement from the at-fault drivers. Victims’ families may also be able to file for punitive damages in the event that a drunk driver was involved. Contact the Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free consultation.

As Mesa car accident attorneys, we were happy to hear that Forbes rated Mesa 7th in the nation for safety. These statistics were based on violent crime as well as fatal traffic accident statistics, according to a news report on Fox 10. According to the report, Mesa is Arizona’s third largest city and 38th largest in the nation. While the report doesn’t attribute the low number of fatal car accidents to any one thing, it is likely that safe roads, good lighting, and consistent police monitoring play a role. We want to commend Mesa for this distinction.

Mesa Car Accident Statistics

In 2010, Mesa saw more than 6,130 car accidents, 23 of them fatal. Phoenix had the highest number of fatal car accidents with 134. Glendale was close behind Mesa with 19. Drunk drivers caused 294 car accidents in Mesa in 2010, which was lower than Phoenix at 1,457 and Tempe at 331. Glendale and Chandler were right behind in the number of alcohol-related car accidents with 220 and 193, respectively.

Avoid Mesa Car Accidents: Tips to Stay Safe

Drivers can work to avoid Mesa car accidents by following these tips:

• Obey all traffic and safety rules
• Never drive while impaired, intoxicated, drowsy, or distracted
• Always make sure your vehicle is in good working condition
• Remain aware of other drivers at all times
• Look carefully for pedestrians before driving across a crosswalk
• Yield to oncoming traffic when turning left

Contact a Mesa Auto Accident Injury Attorney

As Mesa auto accident injury attorneys, we know that car accidents can happen even when drivers obey all traffic rules and safety tips. That’s where we come in. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. represent victims and make sure they receive excellent medical care. Medical expenses, however, can be extremely high, so we hold the at-fault party responsible for your bills. Contact us today for a free consultation and to learn your legal rights when you are injured by another party.

As Flagstaff car accident attorneys, we know that drowsy drivers are often as dangerous as impaired drivers. On December 8, 2011, a drowsy driver drove his GMC pickup truck into a semi-truck hauling a flat-bed trailer that was parked on the side of the road. Luckily, both drivers were alright, although the pickup truck driver was treated for chest pains. He admitted that he fell asleep at the wheel, according to a news report in the Eastern Arizona Courier.

Arizona Car Accidents: Drowsy Driver Statistics

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety published in 2010, two out of every five drivers fall asleep while driving. Representatives of AAA liken drowsy driving to using drugs or alcohol, saying that driving while tired slows reaction time and impairs judgment. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), 1,287 Arizona car accidents were caused by drowsy drivers in 2010. They resulted in 14 deaths and 579 injuries.

Avoid Arizona Car Accidents: Stay Awake

As Arizona car crash lawyers, we recommend that no one drive when tired. It is highly advisable to take a nap, call for a cab or pull over and wait until morning to drive. If you begin to notice signs of fatigue, pull over in a safe location, such as a rest area, immediately. While many drivers believe drinking coffee or energy drinks may help, they risk serious fatigue when the caffeine begins wearing off. Also, these drinks don’t always work.

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney

If you or a loved one is injured by a drowsy driver, an experienced personal injury attorney at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. works to investigate your case and hold the at-fault driver responsible for your medical expenses, lost wages and more. We interview witnesses and study police reports to determine whether the other driver was fatigued or fell asleep at the wheel. We then use this evidence to obtain a settlement for the victims. Contact us for a free consultation at (602) 267-1280. You can also find news, useful information and other topics of interest on our Husband and Wife Law Team Facebook page.

As Phoenix pedestrian accident lawyers, we were shocked to hear that a driver recently hit a grandfather and his grandson while they were crossing in a crosswalk, got out of the car to talk to them, and then fled the scene. Unfortunately, we see these types of hit-and-run pedestrian accidents happen all too often. Thankfully, a neighbor caught the hit-and-run driver on surveillance video, so we hope it’s not too long before police apprehend this criminal.

The pedestrian accident occurred on December 7 near 55th Avenue and Hubbell at 7:49 a.m. while the grandfather walked his grandson to school, according to Fox 10. The driver was driving a red 2-door Chevrolet pickup and is Hispanic, in his 30s, between 5’5” and5’10”, and about 170 pounds. He had a moustache and was wearing a blue sweater. Anyone with information is asked to call Phoenix police.

Causes of This Phoenix Pedestrian Accident

The grandfather and grandson were crossing the road in a designated crosswalk and were obeying traffic laws when they found themselves involved in the Arizona hit-and-run accident. The driver turned left into the two victims, knocking them both down and breaking the grandfather’s arm. Luckily, the grandfather shielded his grandson, protecting him from more than some minor scratches. As accident attorneys, we often see pedestrian accidents that occur when drivers are turning left. That is because drivers are looking for oncoming traffic but fail to notice people crossing the street.

Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Statistics

There were 525 Phoenix pedestrian accidents in 2009 and 589 in 2008, resulting in 77 total fatalities between the two years, according to a report in AZ Central.

Contact a Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney

When pedestrians are hit by cars, they often face serious injuries and expensive medical bills. As Phoenix personal injury attorneys, the team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. begins by investigating the pedestrian accident scene to gather evidence to use against the at-fault driver. The Husband and Wife Law Team then works to obtain a settlement that pays for medical bills, lost wages and more for the victims. When drivers break the law, such as flee the scene of an accident or drive drunk, they can also face punitive damages, which are meant to punish them and further compensate victims. Contact us immediately for your free consultation when you are injured or involved in a hit and run accident at (602) 267-1280.

As Mesa bicycle accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about a bicyclist who was hit and injured by a driver in Mesa on the night of December 5. The bicycle accident happened near Diamond and Higley, according to news reports from Fox 10. The driver fled the scene after hitting the bicyclist, but a witness followed the car to a nearby parking lot where police took over. The injured bicyclist was taken to a nearby hospital with a clavicle fracture, dislocation, and several lacerations. We wish the bicyclist a quick recovery.

Causes of This Mesa Bicycle Accident

Police believe that the driver of the vehicle, a 52-year-old woman, was impaired by both alcohol and marijuana, although blood tests are still pending. According to reports, the driver passed another vehicle in the right-turn-only lane when she hit the bicyclist. Witnesses say she was driving erratically. The bicyclist, on the other hand, appeared to be obeying all traffic and safety laws, including riding in the correct lane, wearing a helmet, and using operable lights.

Mesa Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to the official website for the city of Mesa, Mesaaz.gov, there were 212 bicycle accidents in 2008 and 231 in 2007. Thankfully, there were no fatal bicycle accidents in 2008. The average age of bicyclists involved in an Arizona bicycle accident was 30 years old and nearly 76 percent of those involved were males. Most bicycle accidents also occurred on weekdays during the hour of 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Alcohol was a factor in 4.7 percent of all Mesa bicycle accidents.

How a Mesa Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

As personal injury attorneys, we know that bicyclists are often seriously injured or even killed when they are involved in a collision with a car. All Mesa bicycle accident victims deserve the best possible medical care, as well as the best legal team to fight for coverage for their medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs. The Husband and Wife Law Team have obtained large settlements for their clients and have handled bicycle accident cases for years. Contact us at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today for a free consultation: (480) 389-2463.

As Yuma car accident attorneys, we were sorry to learn about a car accident on Highway 95 that sent one woman to the hospital for moderate injuries. The car accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 95 and Avenue 8E, according to a news report in the Yuma Sun. It happened at about 6:30 p.m. on November 28, 2011, and involved a white Toyota Tundra and a Ford Explorer. The driver of the truck had to crawl out his passenger window and was slightly injured, while the female driver of the Explorer was taken to the Yuma Regional Medical Center. Our thoughts are with her, and we wish her a quick recovery.

Possible Causes of This Yuma Car Accident

This Yuma car accident occurred at the main entryway into Arizona Western College. There are a few possible causes of this auto accident. It is possible that one of the drivers failed to yield when making a turn. As Yuma car accident attorneys, we also see many car accidents in which drivers fail to yield, don’t see other drivers, side-swipe other vehicles, and more. The front end of the Explorer was severely damaged, as was the side of the truck, which accounted for why the driver of the truck had to crawl out of the passenger window.

Yuma Car Accident Statistics

According to City-Data.com, there were eight fatal car accidents in Yuma in 2009. Drunk drivers caused three of these accidents, and eight people died, two of them pedestrians. In Arizona in 2010, there were more than 106,000 car accidents that resulted in more than 33,000 injuries.

Contact a Yuma Car Accident Lawyer

An experienced Yuma car accident lawyer can investigate this case to determine who was at-fault. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. start by investigating the intersection where the car accident occurred. We look for skid marks, brake marks, and leftover debris. We study the police report, and many times consult with experts to reconstruct the accident. Sometimes, even when liability is clear, the insurance company may argue that their insured was not at fault. For a free consultation at your home, hospital, or at our office, contact us today at (602) 457-6222. You can also follow our Arizona Law Team on Twitter for news and other topics of interest.

The Scottsdale car accident lawyers at the Breyer Law Offices were glad to hear that alcohol-related crashes in Arizona have declined to 223 fatalities and 3,724 injuries in 2010 from 267 reported fatalities and 4,174 injuries in 2009, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

On early Monday morning, November 28, 2011, a crash caused a 14-year old girl to fight for her life. According to reports by AZFamily, the crash happened at the intersection of 136th Street and Rio Verde Drive at around two o'clock in the morning. The car was driven by the girl's 20-year old brother. Police say that the man lost control of the Chevy, causing it to rollover. The girl suffered life-threatening injuries, while her brother sustained less serious injuries. Both were transported to different hospitals.

We pray that the girl and her brother will both reach a full recovery.

What Caused the Injury Crash?

Scottsdale police said that the Chevy driven by the 20-year old driver lost control and rolled over. Detectives are currently investigating the crash, but initial investigations revealed that impairment and speed may have been factors in the rollover crash. It may be, though, that there was a roadway design defect or possibly poor lighting conditions that were factors in the accident.

Scottsdale Car Crash Statistics

According to the data from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Scottsdale has 3,529 reported car crash incidents. Moreover, ADOT also revealed that alcohol-related crashes in Scottsdale accounted for 217 incidents with three fatalities and 114 reported injuries.

Contact an Experienced Scottsdale Car Accident Attorney

For Scottsdale car accident victims, it is important to focus on your medical care and find the best Scottsdale car accident attorney to handle your personal injury claim. Investigation into the poor roadway design or lighting would have to be acted on immediately given the minimum time constraints for pursuing an action against the city. Contact Alexis and Mark Breyer of the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free consultation today at (480) 389-2463. Please also visit our Husband and Wife Law Team Facebook page for other topics of interest and firm news.