Motor Vehicle Accidents

Even with the proper training, experience and caution necessary to operate a vehicle safely, there are factors that could increase the chance of a car accident. These may include the condition of roads and the actions of other Arizona drivers. Parents have expressed...

Drivers usually pass through numerous intersections each day while navigating to and from their destinations. While studies indicate that intersections remain hot spots for car accidents, most drivers may be unaware of the dangers that might lie in waiting in similar...

Drivers are responsible for following the rules of the road and avoiding behaviors that could increase the chance of an accident. One of the most important responsibilities of a driver is to adhere to the speed limit on all roads. Driving even a few miles per hour...

Those who fail to operate a motor vehicle at the proper speeds or do not allow sufficient spacing might find it difficult to react to changes in traffic patterns. Should traffic slow down or stop, drivers may need to take evasive actions to avoid rear-ending another...

Most Arizona drivers understand that it is dangerous to engage in distracting behaviors while behind the wheel. Despite the known dangers of distracted driving, many still make the choice to pick up their phone or do things that take their attention from the task at...

Motor vehicle crashes can leave victims and families with consequences that may impact virtually every area of their lives. At the moment that a crash happens, an Arizona motorist could be left with significant damage to personal property, expensive medical bills and...

There are several types of unsafe driving habits that can affect one’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. Those who exhibit behaviors such as excessive speeding or driving while impaired may be more likely to create a hazardous situation and there may be an even...

During the holidays, the roads are more congested and busier than at other times of the year. People have parties to attend, family to visit and vacations to take, and this can lead to more drivers sharing Arizona at the same time. With more people on the road, it is...

When under the influence of drugs or alcohol, a driver is much more likely to cause a motor vehicle collision. Impairment affects cognition and physical reactions, and drunk drivers can cause crashes that can result in harm to innocent motorists. Arizona law...

Overall, the safety and capabilities of vehicles is better than ever. Thanks to technology, cars and trucks are smarter, more responsible and capable of warning drivers of hazards. Despite these new features, the numbers of serious and fatal car accidents continue to...