Arizona Auto Accident Blog

As Mesa, Arizona personal injury lawyers with years of experience in accident law, we are deeply disturbed by the news of yet another fatal accident involving a pedestrian reported by ABC Channel 15 on Monday, April 2, 2012. The accident took place when a woman was crossing the street early Monday morning in an effort to make it to the bus stop. She was crossing against the light but at a crosswalk at the intersection of Southern Avenue and Power Avenue. The impact of the collision threw the woman into a light pole, and although she was taken to the hospital, she later died from her injuries. Investigators have confirmed that the driver failed to yield but have cited the glaring light of the sunrise as a possible factor in the collision. Ultimately, this is driver error. Our deepest sympathies go out to the woman’s family.

Why a Mesa Pedestrian Crash Is So Dangerous

Each Mesa pedestrian crash that occurs is one of the nearly 1,500 that happen every year in the state of Arizona, according to reports by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Car accidents involving pedestrians are dangerous because pedestrians are unprotected and, in nearly all cases, are affected by an initial impact with a motor vehicle and a secondary impact with concrete, asphalt, or in this case, another fixed object. More than 150 pedestrians are killed in car accidents and another 1,200 are seriously injured each year.

How a Mesa Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help

The woman who was injured in this Mesa pedestrian crash died as a result of her wounds and her family will not only face the pain of loss but also hospital bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of her income. The Mesa wrongful death attorneys at Breyer Law, P.C. would aid the family of the crash victim by working to obtain a settlement to cover medical bills, funeral costs, future lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. The Husband and Wife Law Team may be able to help you if someone you love was killed in a pedestrian accident. Call us for a free evaluation of your case today.

As experienced Tucson pedestrian accident attorneys, we are deeply concerned by the high amount of pedestrian collisions that have occurred this year and were saddened to hear of the death of an elderly woman as a result of one of these collisions on March 20, according to NBC 4. The crash occurred near the crossing of East Third Street and Alvernon when a car exiting a private drive to make a right turn onto Alvernon struck the elderly pedestrian. The woman was taken to the hospital where she later died from her injuries. The driver of the car was not impaired at the time of the crash and was cited by police for a failure to yield from a private drive.

Arizona Law and This Tucson Car Accident

The circumstances of collisions like this Arizona fatal pedestrian accident were written into state law due to their frequency and their deadly potential. ARS 28-856 specifically requires vehicles exiting a private drive to make a full and complete stop before crossing or entering onto any sidewalk areas and to yield full right of way to all pedestrians before attempting to merge with traffic in an effort to avoid a collision. Despite the law, this collision is only one of many failure-to-yield collisions this year, and over the last several years, that have injured or killed pedestrians. In 2010, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) recorded 1,184 pedestrian collisions, which resulted in injuries to 1,069 pedestrians and killed 99 pedestrians. This means that of all pedestrian collisions in 2010, only 16 pedestrians escaped unharmed.

How a Tucson Car Accident Can Help with This Pedestrian Collision

The victim in this Tucson pedestrian accident died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The family of this victim should contact a qualified attorney to ensure that the case is filed within the statute of limitations and that the family receives compensation and justice is served. The Husband and Wife Law Team work hard to ensure that the victims of fatal collisions and their families are not forgotten. If your loved one died as a result of injuries sustained in a pedestrian collision and you need help ensuring that your family is taken care of, the legal team at Breyer Law, P.C. can help. Call us today for a free a consultation.

As Phoenix car accident lawyers with more than 30 years of experience, we have seen many strange collisions occur, such as the deadly crash involving a pedestrian that took place Saturday, March 17, 2012 according to ABC 15. The collision occurred near the intersection of 24th Street and Magnolia around dawn when a pedestrian walking in the road was struck by a small-size SUV. The pedestrian died at the scene of the accident. The driver of the SUV was uninjured and police believe that the driver was not impaired at the time of the collision. Police are still investigating the cause of the incident and why the pedestrian was walking in the road. Reports indicate the police believe alcohol may have been involved on the pedestrian’s part. Our hearts go out to the family of the pedestrian who was killed in this collision and our thoughts are with them as they recover from their loss.

Avoiding a Phoenix Car Accident Involving a Pedestrian

The death of a pedestrian in this Phoenix car accident is a serious matter as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reports that nearly 11 percent of all collisions involving pedestrians result in death each year. Nearly 1,400 collisions involving pedestrians occur each year according to ADOT and while 11 percent (or more than 150) result in the death of the pedestrian, another 1,100 result in serious injury. Drivers can avoid the risk of being involved in a collision with a pedestrian by driving slower at night and in areas that are poorly lit, as well as keeping an eye out for people walking between cars parked on the side of the road. Also, motorists should watch out for people who may cross against the light at crosswalks.

How a Phoenix Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help

The victim of this fatal Phoenix car accident sustained injuries that resulted in his immediate death. The family of the victim should call a skilled Phoenix wrongful death attorney to ask questions to see if an attorney thinks they may have a wrongful death claim for their loved one. The Husband and Wife Law Team is available to answer all your legal questions. If someone you love was killed in a collision and you want to know if you have a case for wrongful death, call the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today.

As experienced Arizona car accident attorneys, we know that in Somerton motor vehicle crashes often occur between more than just cars, such as the collision that occurred between two vehicles and a farm tractor on the morning of March 16, according to The Yuma Sun. The crash took place near County 17th Street and Avenue D when a car and a farm tractor collided. A work truck then failed to evade the accident and collided with the tractor.

The driver of the work truck was not injured in the accident but the driver of the car sustained minor injuries. The driver of the farm tractor was ejected from the tractor after being slammed against the steering wheel and was transported to the hospital for treatment. The crash is still under investigation and our thoughts are with the victims during their recovery.

The Dangers of Accidents Involving Farm Vehicles

This accident involving a farm tractor is not uncommon in the state of Arizona. In 2010, the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) crash statistics reported that more than 9,700 collisions between cars and other irregular vehicles such as farm tractors. Of these crashes, more than 2,400, or around 25 percent, resulted in injuries to one or more people involved. In Somerton, approximately 25 collisions each year result in injuries to five or more people. At least one collision per year can be attributed to an irregular road vehicle, such as a farm tractor.

Why Call an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney?

Victims of a Somerton car accident involving a farm tractor may suffer from a variety of injuries from minor scrapes and lumps to serious body and head trauma, as did those involved in this collision. The victims of this collision could benefit from the advice of an experienced attorney. The Husband and Wife Law Team help victims by negotiating the costs of medical treatment to make care more affordable as well as working to negotiate a settlement that would cover the remaining hospital and other medical bills and other expenses related to the collision.

If you’ve been injured in a collision and you need help getting the financial compensation you need to recover, Breyer Law, P.C. can help. Call us today for a free consultation and help deciding what to do next in your recovery.

As Yuma car crash attorneys with years of experience handling multi-vehicle crashes, we are deeply concerned for those involved in an accident reported by the Yuma Sun on April 4. The wreck happened when a pickup truck and a car collided near the intersection of Catalina and 32nd Street. Reports indicate that the property damage to both vehicles was severe.

The local fire department was on the scene for several hours that afternoon and attempted to use a pry bar to put the pickup truck back in working order long enough to move it off the road. No reports have been made on the extent of injuries in the crash but some information indicates that multiple people may have been hurt. We are thinking of those involved in this accident and hope that actual injuries will be negligible.

Yuma Car Wreck Statistics

In a Yuma car wreck like this one, those involved can expect to sustain injuries approximately 30 percent of the time, according to reports by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). There were nearly 1,900 car accidents in Yuma in 2010 and of those wrecks nearly 620 caused just short of 900 injuries. These injury accidents were no simple matter, either.

That same year, statistics recorded by ADOT showed that injury collisions in Yuma County racked up costs of more than 27 million dollars, or just shy of 50 percent of the total $62 million dollars in damages caused by all Yuma County car crashes. Drivers can help to lessen their chances of being involved in an expensive car accident by keeping their eyes on the drivers around them.

How a Yuma Car Wreck Attorney Can Help

The uncertain circumstances of this Yuma car wreck make it incredibly important for the victims to call a skilled personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the crash. The attorneys at Breyer Law, P.C. work with people who are hurt in car accidents to help them receive financial compensation from the at-fault driver to pay for the expenses related to their recovery. Typical expenses we negotiate a settlement for include medical treatments and physical therapy, vehicle repairs, lost wages due inability to work, and other personal damages. Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough. If you want to avoid the additional stressors that come with trying to negotiate a settlement for your injuries on your own, call the Husband and Wife Law Team today.

As Yuma bicycle collision attorneys with a great deal of experience in dealing with local accident victims, we were dismayed to hear the news on KSWT 13 of a severe accident involving a bicycle. The accident was caused by a vehicle striking a bicycle rider as it made a right turn at the corner of 15th Street and 4th Avenue. The bicyclist was riding on the sidewalk and crossed the street just as the car made the turn around the corner. The driver of the car told police that she did not see the bicycle rider and that she had looked only to the left for cars before making the turn. The cyclist was taken to the hospital in an ambulance with serious injuries to his leg. We hope that the bicycle rider is recovering well.

Yuma Bicycle Collision Statistics

A Yuma bicycle collision like this one carries serious ramifications. According to a statement made by a representative of the Yuma Police Department to KSWT 13, the injury accident toll in Yuma rises to nearly 60 per week during the winter and early spring months, including April. Throughout Arizona, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reports more than 1,900 accidents involving bicycles each year leading to the injuries of nearly 1,600 people. Bicycle crashes are especially dangerous because bicycle riders have no way of protecting themselves against the force of the impact with a car or with the ground.

How a Yuma Bicycle Collision Attorney Could Help

A Yuma bicycle collision attorney may be able to aid the person injured in this accident in negotiating a monetary settlement to cover injuries, recovery time, and hospital bills, lost wages from missed work time, and property repairs or replacement among other damages and expenses. The bicycle rider should contact the attorneys at Breyer Law, P.C. to see if help is available in building a strong case and to have a trained eye examine the evidence, statements from witnesses, and other facts of the case. A single phone call to the Husband and Wife Law Team could put you on the right track to a quick recovery. Call us for a free case analysis.

As experienced Arizona car crash attorneys, we were taken aback by a serious injury accident reported by KVOA Channel 4 on April 3. Authorities arrived at North Oracle Road on Highway 77 in Saddlebrooke near the exit for Biosphere 2 around 2:00 pm. There they found that a pickup truck had rolled over and left the roadway. The driver was alone in the vehicle and was conscious at the time police arrived but had been injured. The driver was taken by ambulance to a nearby trauma center, which was closer than the nearest hospital.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) was dispatched to the scene to investigate what had happened. They have yet to release a final report on the cause of the rollover although drugs, alcohol, and the initial presence of other vehicles have not been ruled out as possibilities.

How to Avoid a Saddlebrooke Car Crash

Each year, Pima County accident statistics are affected by at least one Saddlebrooke car crash. Records kept by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) indicate that car accidents in Pima County cause a yearly economic loss of nearly $400 million. Of that, nearly $169 million in losses can be directly attributed to injury crashes. This large number of economic losses is caused by less than 16,000 accidents, only 5,300 of which cause injuries. ADOT reports nearly 3,000 Arizona car collisions involve at least one rollover per year, the majority of which cause serious injuries, followed by property damage. In 2010, only 125 rollover accidents were fatal.

Why Involve an Arizona Car Crash Attorney

The man who was hurt in this Saddlebrooke crash may be able to benefit from contacting a skilled Arizona rollover accident attorney, especially if the cause of the collision is deemed to have been the fault of another person, whether it was another driver, a maintenance worker, or another party. The Husband and Wife Law Team work with injury victims in strange accident cases to determine the exact cause of the collision and the best course of action. We would bring in experts to assess the crash site and help us determine who was at fault and also negotiate lower costs for medical treatment to avoid the swift buildup of debt during the recovery period. If you or someone you know was injured in a car accident where additional assessments are needed and you’re having trouble keeping up with the medical bills, Breyer Law, P.C. may be able to help. Call us for a free evaluation of your case.

As experienced Arizona car collision attorneys, we are always shocked to see the large number of injury accidents that occur each day, like the accident reported by Tucson’s Department of Transportation (TDOT) on Thursday, April 5, 2012. The multi-car accident happened at approximately 6 p.m. on Silver Bell Road near 17000 West when at least two cars collided. Officers were on the scene for several hours investigating the cause of the crash and attending to those who were hurt. Authorities have not released any information regarding the final number or the severity of injuries suffered in the accident, and it is unclear what caused the collision. We are thinking of those involved and hope that their injuries are not too severe.

Marana Collision Statistics

A Marana car collision like this one accounts for one of the approximately 950 car accidents that take place in the city each year, as reported by Arizona’s Department of Transportation (ADOT). Marana car crashes also account for around six percent of the more than 15,000 traffic accidents that happen every year in Pima County. Marana’s 950 car accidents typically include more than 200 injury accident reports. On average, at least two people are hurt every other time a car crash happens in Marana. Drivers can greatly reduce the risk of injuries during a car accident by keeping calm in the course of the collision, keeping a firm grip on the steering wheel, and by making sure that everyone riding in the car always wears their seatbelt.

When to Call a Marana Personal Injury Attorney

Those hurt as a result of this Marana car crash have most likely already begun to incur medical expenses, and the surprise that will come with opening the hospital bill may be too much to bare. An experienced personal injury attorney may be able to help. The Marana personal injury attorneys at Breyer Law, P.C. understand that being hurt in a car crash is a stressful event and that the added stress of large hospital bills impedes the recovery process. We would aid the people injured in this car accident by working directly with doctors and caregivers to lower the costs of care and make recovery more affordable. We would also file a lawsuit and work to negotiate payment from the at-fault driver to reimburse the victims for medical expenses, wages lost while recovering, and additional damages. We give free initial case consultations and want to help people like you, who have been hurt through no fault of their own, find peace of mind throughout the recovery process. Call us now for a free case evaluation.

A Huachuca City car wreck is not as common as other accidents in Arizona, but as experienced local personal injury attorneys, we know how serious collisions in this area can be.

In 2010, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reported only seven car crashes in Huachuca City. Of these collisions, two caused injuries and five resulted in property damage only. Per capita, Huachuca City and the rest of Cochise County tend to be the safest and most cost-effective places to drive in the state of Arizona.

In 2010, ADOT reported only 1,630 total crashes in Cochise County, the most occurring in nearby Sierra Vista.

Avoiding a Huachuca City Car Wreck

While many drivers are eager to avoid a Huachuca City car wreck no matter what it takes, we know that this is not possible. Unfortunately, accidents happen, but we do there are tips for being a safer driver so as to not cause a car accident.

• Always drive with your lights on in low-population areas and poorly lit areas, even if the sun is still out. It will heighten visibility.
• Do not speed in isolated areas since this can lead to accidents that remain undiscovered for hours or even days.
• Pay close attention to the other drivers on the road, even if there is only one other car. Letting your defensive driving guard down can lead to fatal and serious injury accidents.

When to Call an Arizona Car Wreck Attorney

Many people who are injured in a Huachuca City car wreck believe that they have an infinite amount of time to decide whether they would like to pursue a personal injury case against the driver at–fault. However, this is not the case. The statute of limitations in Arizona requires lawsuits to be filed within two years of the crash, or the victim who was hurt in the accident loses his or her right to recompense. The Husband and Wife Law Team work with people who have been injured in car accidents to ensure that their personal injury cases are as strong as possible and that litigation begins within the statute of limitations. We do everything we can to make certain that injury victims reach a settlement that covers their lost wages, recovery time, medical bills, property repairs or replacement, and a host of other personal damages. If you have been injured in a car crash in Huachuca City, call an Arizona auto accident injury attorney at Breyer Law, P.C. for a free consultation on your case.

As Avondale car accident attorneys with many years of experience in dealing with both general and alcohol-related crashes, we are concerned at the growing number of serious injury collisions in the area. From 2005 to 2010, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) recorded a dramatic decrease in collisions, injuries, and deaths. However, recent numbers suggest these statistics will be less favorable in 2012. In 2005, the total number of car crashes reported in Avondale was 1,235 and these accidents resulted in 462 injuries and 10 deaths. According to the 2010 report, that year’s 1, 044 collisions resulted in only 421 injuries and zero deaths. Alcohol-related crashes were also down from 66 in 2005 to 45 in 2010.

How to Avoid an Avondale Car Accident

Avoiding an Avondale car accident should be a primary concern and goal for all drivers on the road. Many collisions in the area are caused by inattention and alcohol. Drivers can greatly reduce their risk of causing a collision by calling a cab after drinking, and also by keeping their attention on the road. The latter may be easier said than done without guidance. In order to keep their attention on the road, drivers should switch off the radio, ensure their headlights are running in poorly lit areas, and not fiddle with drinks, pens, makeup, hairbrushes, children, radio dials, cell phones, or anything else in the car.

How an Avondale Personal Injury Attorney Can Help Victims

In the aftermath of an Avondale car accident, most injury victims are not thinking about calling an attorney or getting help to pay for the costs of their recovery. Once the initial shock has subsided, those hurt in car crashes in Avondale should call an experienced personal injury attorney. The Avondale personal injury attorneys at Breyer Law, P.C. understand the state traffic and accident laws. We help those injured in a car accident recover for damages that have incurred as a result of a third party’s negligence. We will review your case free of charge and help you decide how to proceed. If you’ve been injured, call us today for your case review. We will provide you with honest answers to your questions.