Phoenix Road Side Car Accident Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Car Crashes Caused by Drivers Colliding with Vehicles On the Side of Road
As Arizona car accident lawyers, we have handled many claims where our clients' vehicle breaks down or they run out of gas and have no choice but to bring their car to a stop on the side of the road. Many car accidents and serious injuries happen when drivers are not paying attention and run into these vehicles.
According to a recent report by Fox 10, if you are able to avoid stopping your car on the highway, it is safer. That being said, drivers who run into stopped vehicles are almost always still to blame. Mechanical breakdowns happen often and now with the rise of gas prices, we are seeing that there are more car accidents on the side of Arizona highways or roadways because the vehicle runs out of gas.
Avoid Car Accidents On the Shoulder of the Highways or Arizona Roadways
Serious injuries from car accidents where drivers are pulled over to the side of the roadways are happening more and more. We all know how dangerous it is to get stranded on the side of the road. There are so many reasons that drivers may have to bring their vehicle to a stop on the roadway or highway. Here are a few tips to help you stay safe:
- Pull off at an exit if you can make it there
- If you can't pull off at an exit, pull over to the right side of the road and get as far off the road as possible, including into the dirt if necessary
- Immediately put your hazard lights on and call for help
- Do not exit your car unless it is absolutely necessary, and then look for traffic from behind that could hit you and avoid it
- Place a white piece of clothing rolled up in your window so passing motorists know you need help
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyers
An experienced Arizona personal injury attorney knows how to fight for injury victims who are hurt when they have had to pull their vehicle over to the side of the road. We have vigorously fought cases like these for our clients. In fact, one case that we handled went to trial where the opposing counsel actually argued that our client knew his vehicle was not operating well and therefore, he never should have been driving his vehicle. The opposing counsel also argued that if our client had not driven his vehicle that day, it would not have been on the side of the roadway, and if the vehicle was not on the side of the roadway, the accident never would have happened. These are the types of arguments that injured victims face when they have been hurt when their vehicle was stopped on the side of the roadway or highway. Let us help you. We can answer all of your questions. Call today for a free consultation.
