Arizona Auto Accidents Attorneys
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Auto Safety Checklist
Getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle – be it an 18-wheeler or a moped – can be a dangerous act. To protect yourself, your passengers, and other drivers on the road, peruse this auto safety checklist.
Before getting behind the wheel:
- Have you recently consumed alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications that could inhibit your road performance? If so, do not drive. Find a designated driver or take a taxi.
- Have you recently serviced your vehicle and checked for problems ranging from low oil levels to faulty brakes? Consult your driver's manual for specific maintenance requirements.
- Do you have your license, registration, and insurance verification card? Make sure you have all three forms of identification with you.
- Do you have directions and a clear sense of where you are going? Go over directions in advance to avoid getting distracted on the road – distraction is one of the top causes for Phoenix auto accidents and injuries.
When you are in your vehicle:
- Buckle up! Make sure any children or infants are appropriately buckled into restraints and that the child seats have been correctly installed.
- Follow good defensive driver protocol: Come to complete stops at red lights, drive the speed limit, turn on your lights at night, use your turn signals, obey posted traffic signs, and do not be aggressive on the road or distracted by things like your cell phone, the radio, or a conservation with a passenger.
- Be mindful of dynamic issues that manifest as you drive. If you enter a construction zone, be on the lookout for construction workers, and slow down accordingly, for instance. If you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light, cross with due care.
- Keep up with the flow of traffic – drive neither too fast nor too slowly.
If you get into an Arizona traffic accident:
- Keep your cool.
- Get emergency medical attention for yourself, your passengers, and any others ASAP.
- Gather facts from the scene, including contact info for other drivers as well as license plate, VIN number, and insurance info. Take pictures of the scene if you have a camera handy.
- Do not admit fault or liability. Cooperate with police and fill out a report.
- Consider connecting with an experienced Arizona personal injury attorney to discuss the accident and your rights and responsibilities.
If you or a loved one has been in a car accident in Arizona, and you need a legal consultation, don’t hesitate to call Alexis and Mark Breyer at any time – 24/7 – to discuss. Alexis and Mark Breyer received Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer review lawyer ranking. They settle 98% of their cases successfully. Even if they can’t accept your case, they can provide experienced perspective. Call for your free consultation right now -- 602-267-1280.
