A police officer in Phoenix recently got involved in a serious crash that left their SUV sitting on its roof in the middle of the street. Emergency crews took the officer to the hospital for treatment, though their exact condition was not reported.The crash happened...
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The auto accident toll flies under the radar
For some reason, the true toll that auto accidents take on us as a society seems to fly under the radar. People just do not think about the fatality rates as much as they do when those rates come from other sources.In 2019, for instance, the National Safety Council...
Zones offer assurance to homebuyers
Zoning laws serve many purposes, often connected to property values and maintaining some sense of order within a city. One side effect of this is that they can offer assurance to homebuyers on a number of levels.First of all, buyers may worry that development around a...
Who has to fix a sidewalk in Maricopa?
Sidewalks are durable, but they definitely break down over time. Temperature changes can cause cracks to spread. Tree roots can push pieces of cement higher than those next to them or literally break tiles in half.It is a slow process, but anyone who runs, pushes a...
Fatal motorcycle crash takes teen’s life
A teenage motorcyclist has passed away in Arizona after getting involved in a traffic accident with a pickup truck. He was 17 years old at the time. The wreck happened in west Phoenix.Per reports out of the area, the teen was heading down Encanto, going west. A pickup...
A car accident could give you PTSD
Car accidents can lead to all sorts of physical ailments, from bruises to head injuries to broken bones. The first line of treatment that you get after a crash is going to focus on figuring out what is wrong physically and helping you heal. In extreme situations,...
Writing a will when you retire
Retiring already forces you to start thinking about your finances, your long-term earnings, your Social Security benefits and a lot of other financial details. You may also think about the medical care you'll likely need as you enter this later stage in your life, and...
Immediate steps to take after a car accident
Unfortunately, car accidents are extremely common in the United States. Almost everyone is involved in a minor collision at least once in their lives. While drivers tend to have a good understanding of how to drive safely to reduce the risk of being involved in a car...
Trip and fall hazards on stairs
We use stairs constantly without ever thinking of the risk -- until we fall, that is. A simple slip or trip on a staircase can cause massive injuries. These incidents can happen in homes, hotels, hospitals, schools, universities, stores, workplaces and almost anywhere...