By Auto Accident Lawyer on June 22, 2011 -
About 195 passengers died in the year 2009 on Arizona roads. This unfortunately makes up 24.2% of the total number of people killed in Arizona because of fatal car crashes. An even more devastating number is the 38.9% of total car accident deaths that drivers account for. In the year 2009, 314 people lost their lives while driving in Arizona.
For unknown reasons, a 62-year-old woman in a convertible smashed head-on into a school bus full of special needs children in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday. The incident took place at the 43rd and Northern avenues intersection. Phoenix fire reported that the collision between the Chrysler convertible and the Washington Elementary School District bus happened at about 3:45 in the afternoon.
The crash left the woman in a critical state and she had to be rushed to a trauma center immediately due to her fatal injuries. The school bus’ bumper incurred a large dent due to the collision with the convertible, but the damage to the convertible was far more severe. The school bus succeeded in protecting the 15 special needs children and assistant inside it, with the passengers only being shaken up minimally. The children were safely transported home in a second bus that picked them up later on.
If you are still struggling with the effects of a similar experience or need any type of assistance, call (602) 457-6222 and our school bus lawyers in Phoenix can give you a free consultation.
By Auto Accident Lawyer on May 23, 2011 -
Three people were injured, one seriously, in a Prescott car accident involving a school bus and a GMC Denali. According to an ABC 15 news report, the injury collision occurred near the intersection of Montezuma Street and Navajo Drive. The GMC was southbound on Montezuma when it drove left of center, crossed into opposing lanes of traffic and hit the school bus head-on. The 25-year old female driver of the Denali sustained a broken leg. The female school bus driver was transported to a hospital with neck injuries and one of the three children in the school bus suffered minor cuts to his chin. Officials are investigating the cause of this Arizona school bus accident.
In such cases, a number of questions arise. Were alcohol or drugs factors? Did distracted driving play a part? Did the accident occur due to a dangerous roadway? Was one of the drivers inattentive? Was one of the drivers fatigued or asleep at the wheel? Was speed a factor? Any time a driver crosses over to opposing lanes of traffic and causes a head-on collision, it is important to ask these questions and determine what caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
If an auto accident in Arizona is caused by a driver’s recklessness or negligence, the at-fault motorist can be held liable for all victims’ injuries, damages and losses. Injured victims can seek compensation for all medical expenses stemming from the incident, loss of earnings, pain and suffering and emotional distress.
The experienced Arizona bus accident attorneys of the Breyer Law Offices P.C. have a long and successful track record of obtaining just compensation for injured victims and their families. We will remain on your side, fight for your rights and look out for your best interests. We will work diligently not only to help you secure compensation, but also to hold the negligent parties accountable for their actions. Call us today at 602-457-6222 for a free and comprehensive consultation.
