Auto Accident Blog Topics
Calculating the Value of Your Car Crash Damage Claim
One of the most important questions about a car crash claim is: what is it worth? Insurance companies and personal injury attorneys have different methods for calculating a claim’s value. There are pros and cons to each. Learn more about both and the… Read More
Who is at Fault in a Phoenix Parking Lot Crash?
Drivers tend to relax when traveling through a parking lot. They have almost reached their destination, and other vehicles are traveling more slowly so they may feel there is less risk of a crash. However, there are pedestrians to watch out for who may… Read More
Are Punitive Damages Available if You Were the Victim of a Drunk-Driving Crash?
Arizona does not have a specific statute telling judges when they can allow punitive damages to be awarded, including in drunk-driving cases. However, courts follow a standard set by previous cases: if the plaintiff and/or his or her lawyer can prove… Read More
$1,000 Award Offered in Chandler Hit-and-Run
CHANDLER, Ariz. – Police are asking for help in locating a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Aug. 31 in Chandler, ABC15 Arizona has reported. Silent Witness, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to solving crimes in… Read More
Car Accident Claims Involving Leased Vehicles
Do you know how to seek compensation after an accident in your leased vehicle? Is the process different? If so, how? Below, learn more about crash claims involving vehicles that are leased and not financed or owned by the driver. If you have questions,… Read More
Rear-End Crashes Most Common Type of Collision, ADOT Reports
According to the vehicle crash data from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) of the 111,090 multi-vehicle crashes that happened in the state in 2019, almost half (47,936) were rear-end crashes. Rear-end crashes are the most common type of… Read More
Do You Need to Provide a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company?
Insurance companies often ask car crash victims to provide a recorded statement about the accident. They may tell the victim it will help speed up the process and allow them to resolve the claim more quickly. However, the value of your claim could be… Read More
Who Can be at Fault for a Merging Accident?
One of the most important questions after an accident, in addition to the health of the victims, is: who is legally liable for damages? In some situations, it is easy to determine who is at fault. For example, if the driver was drunk and was cited for… Read More
What You Need to Know About Fault for a Left-Turn Accident
Drivers attempting a left-hand turn are usually found to be at fault if an accident occurs. This is because Arizona law states that drivers who are attempting a left turn must yield to oncoming traffic and wait until it is safe to go. However, it is possible… Read More
Report Shows Arizona’s Interstate Highways Are Deadliest in the U.S.
Bad driving causes many accidents each year, and in the case of Arizona’s interstate highways, bad driving helped turn these roads into the deadliest interstates in the nation in 2018. According to a new report from The Road Information Program (TRIP),… Read More