Phoenix SUV Accident Lawyers
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State Accident Chart
Car accidents in Arizona often result in serious injuries or fatalities. Even car accidents that do not result in major injuries present significant costs such as medical expenses, repairing or replacing the vehicle and loss of wages. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car crash, you may be able to pursue compensation for your injuries. Please contact an experienced Arizona car accident lawyer to understand your legal rights and options.
Arizona Accident Statistics
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation's 2009 Crash Facts:
- 73.2 percent of all Arizona crashes occur during the daylight hours, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- The most common time to be in an accident is during rush hour travel time, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- In 2009, there were 106,767 car accidents in Arizona
- 806 people were killed in Arizona crashes
- 50,610 were injured in 2009 Arizona car accidents
- 325 people were killed and 39,656 were injured in car accidents that occurred in urban areas
- 481 people were fatally injured and 10,954 were hurt in car accidents that occurred in rural areas
- 122 motorcycle drivers and passengers were killed in Arizona motorcycle crashes
- 2,477 motorcycle riders were injured in Arizona accidents
- 122 pedestrians were killed and 1,304 were injured in Arizona pedestrian accidents
- 25 riders were killed and 1,643 were injured in Arizona bicycle accidents
Arizona Injury Statistics
If you have been injured in an Arizona crash, you are not alone. Approximately 138.56 people are injured everyday in Arizona accidents. This means that about one person is injured in an Arizona car accident every 10.39 minutes. Maricopa County has by far the most injury crashes each year. In 2009, 21,410 car accidents resulted in 32,204 injuries in Maricopa County. Pima County had the second highest number of injury crashes with 5,292 car accidents resulting in injuries to 7,926 people.
Rights of Injured Victims
In the aftermath of an Arizona auto accident, it is important to determine fault and liability. The at-fault motorist can be held financially responsible for a car accident. In such cases, injured victims can seek compensation for a medical expenses, property damage, loss of earnings, hospitalization costs and even expenses related to continuing treatment such as physical therapy and chiropractic care. Unfortunately, many accident claims are disputed and settlements offered by insurance companies do not always result in adequate coverage for the damages suffered.
The knowledgeable injury attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices, P.C. help victims and their families receive the compensation they rightfully deserve following an Arizona car accident. Our car accident lawyers have a successful track record of holding negligent drivers accountable for their actions. We will diligently work to make sure that you receive fair and full compensation for all the injuries, damages and losses you have sustained. Call us today to find out how we can help.
