Category: Car Accidents

Injured lady driver suffering ptsd after the car accident.

Have you been experiencing upsetting symptoms after surviving a car accident in Arizona? If you’ve been having flashbacks or recurring dreams about what happened, avoiding the place where the accident occurred, or having trouble falling asleep, then you may be suffering symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A car accident…

Two drivers explaining who's to blame in the car accident.

In Arizona, drivers must carry proof of financial responsibility to cover any damage or injuries they cause in an accident. Most drivers choose to meet this requirement by purchasing liability insurance. However, not all drivers follow the law. If an uninsured driver hits you, you could be left with costly…

Close-up focus on driving highway.

Brake checking involves suddenly slamming on a vehicle’s brakes for no reason other than to aggravate or scare the driver immediately following behind. While Arizona’s statutes do not explicitly forbid it, drivers who brake check can be prosecuted under other state laws.  A motorist who causes a rear-end collision while…

Girl teen driving happily.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), teen drivers between 16 and 19 have the highest rate of motor vehicle crashes among all age groups. This group of young drivers experiences a fatal crash rate almost three times higher per mile driven than drivers 20 and older. Here’s what…

Lady driver reporting accident to police.

If you’re in a car accident in Arizona, there are certain things you can do to help your chances of securing compensation later. Try to remain calm and complete as many of the following steps as you can. Remember: help is available in the form of an experienced Arizona car…