Phoenix Auto Accident Lawyers
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Phoenix Car Accidents
Phoenix is not only the most populated city in Arizona, but it is also where the most Arizona car crashes take place. It is common for victims of Phoenix car accidents to suffer serious injuries or fatalities. If the car crash was caused by another driver's negligence or recklessness, the victim may pursue financial compensation for their injuries, damages and losses. If you have been injured in a Phoenix car accident, contact the best Phoenix traffic accident lawyer in your area to examine your legal rights and options.
Phoenix Car Accident Statistics
More than half of all Arizona residents live within Maricopa County. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation's Crash Facts report of 2009, Maricopa County had:
- 68,653 total car accidents
- 306 fatalities relating to car crashes
- 32,204 injuries relating to car accidents
- 3,601 DUI crashes resulting in 112 deaths and 2,418 injuries
- 157 people were killed and 15,129 were injured in Phoenix car accidents. 60 of those fatalities and 1,149 of the injuries suffered involved alcohol-related crashes.
Causes of Phoenix Car Accidents
There are many potential causes of car accidents in Phoenix. In order to hold an at-fault driver liable for a crash, it will be necessary to determine the exact cause of the crash. Here are a few examples:
- Failure to Obey Traffic Signals and Signs: Running red lights and stop signs is a common cause of street intersection accidents in Phoenix.
- Drunken Driving: Drivers with alcohol in their system have an increased chance of causing a serious crash.
- Fatigued Driving: Depending upon the severity of the fatigue, driving drowsy can be as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol.
- Distracted Driving: Looking at a phone, talking on a hand-held phone or texting while driving – all amount to distracted driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 6,000 people died and 500,000 were injured nationwide in 2008 in car accidents caused by distracted drivers.
- Speeding: Driving above the legal speed limit or driving at an unsafe rate of speed in light of traffic and weather conditions.
- Driving Too Closely: Drivers who tailgate rarely have enough time to adjust to a sudden change in speed.
- Auto Defects: Defective tires, steering columns and brakes have all been known to cause serious accidents. In such cases, the auto maker may be held liable for the damages.
- Dangerous Roadways: If a car accident is caused by a dangerous condition on the roadway, then the governmental entity responsible for maintaining that roadway can be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries.
The Phoenix personal injury attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have successfully represented numerous car accident victims obtain just compensation for their injuries, damages and losses. Our car accident lawyers fight tirelessly against insurance companies to make sure our clients' legal rights and best interests are protected. Call us today to schedule your free, comprehensive and confidential consultation.
