The first official record of a car accident is often the police report filed by an officer who responded to a 911 call for help. It provides the basics about who was involved and what happened and may indicate who was at fault. If you were injured or had property…
From the Mount Lemmon Loop to the Coronado Trail to the Cottonwood Canyon Run, Arizona has many scenic rides for motorcyclists to enjoy. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents frequently happen in our state. When they do, motorcyclists often suffer serious and life-altering injuries. These injuries are due to the fact that motorcyclists are…
With year-round warm weather, miles of desert roads and beautiful landscapes, it should come as no surprise that Arizona is one of the most popular states for motorcyclists. However, not all motorcyclists understand our state’s helmet laws. For instance, does Arizona require all or just certain riders to wear helmets?…
Driverless cars are the future. Companies are testing these vehicles in Arizona more than ever before, and they are getting closer and closer to making them widely available to the public. For instance, The Arizona Republic reports that Waymo (formerly called the Google Self-Driving Car Project) has tested autonomous vehicles…
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), the total number of traffic accidents in our state has risen every year since 2013. The majority of these car accidents occur in heavily congested urban areas such as Phoenix. If you live in one of these areas, it may help you…
According to the 2022 Arizona Crash Facts Summary from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), over the course of the year, 119,991 total crashes occurred in the state. Out of those crashes: 1,178 were fatal 35,878 caused injuries 82,935 resulted in property damage only. A total of 1,178 people died…
Mopeds are a simple and convenient way to get around town, and they are an increasingly popular option among people in cities across Arizona. However, when a moped rider gets involved in a collision or other automobile accident, the vehicle’s relatively small size and the rider’s lack of protection could…
Companies like Waymo and Uber are all developing self-driving technology with the hopes that they will usher in the age of the driverless car. These companies claim that inattention and human error cause more than 90 percent of auto accidents. By removing the possibility of driver mistakes, these companies hope that…
Many Arizona residents get injured in auto accidents when they fail to yield the right of way to emergency vehicles, or when they react incorrectly. Under state law, emergency vehicles have certain rights when they operate on the road. Also, if you approach a road crew vehicle or emergency vehicle…
In Arizona, motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of preventable deaths of children. According to a CDC study from 2024 found that over 30% percent of children who died in a car crash were not properly buckled in or wearing a seat belt at all. Using the appropriate car seat…
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