High School Teacher Killed in Arizona Car Accident | Legal News | News Ticker
- Home /
- High School Teacher Killed in Arizona Car Accident | Legal News | News Ticker
Drivers owe a legal duty of care to their passengers. Therefore, when a driver makes a mistake that leads to harm of his or her passengers, that driver can be legally responsible for the damages suffered as a result. While it’s too early to know with certainty how fault should be assigned in an Arizona car accident that killed a high school teacher, what is known is that the loss of life suffered was tragic. Police are looking into the cause of the single-vehicle crash that led to a gruesome scene.
According to authorities, this fatal Arizona car accident occurred just before 2 a.m. on Thursday morning in Fort Mohave in the northern part of the state. 32-year-old Robert Day was driving his Ford sports car on Aztec Road near the Mohave Crossing Event Center when it suddenly left the road. The vehicle flipped as it did so and came to rest along the side of the road. The driver suffered moderate injuries but will recover, but the passenger, 29-year-old Valerie Palermo, a teacher at Mohave High School, was killed in the crash. Police have not ruled out alcohol as a factor, but samples taken from the driver will take between 60 and 90 days to be returned.
Arizona Car Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we’d like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was killed. Not only will her family and friends suffer from grief, but her students will also feel this loss heavily. In addition, this Fort Mohave car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Arizona car accidents. Every year, more than 140,000 such crashes occur, leading to more than 65,000 injuries and to more than 1,000 fatalities.
Arizona Wrongful Death Lawyers
Even though an investigation should be completed before any legal analysis can be offered with finality, it is possible that if the driver is found at fault for the family of the woman who was killed to file an Arizona wrongful death lawsuit. If such a lawsuit is filed and is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the family for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as their lost income and loss of companionship.
If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of Arizona wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully fighting for the rights of suffering families for many years. Contact Phillips Law Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Free Case Evaluation
By submitting your contact information, you agree that we may contact you by telephone (including text) and email in accordance with our Terms and Privacy Policy

Your message has been sent
Thank you for your message, we will get back to you soon.
-
Although my accident was fortunately not a major one, The Phillips Law Group AZ treated it as such. Their staff, specifically Mr Juan Roque was very professional, courteous and most importantly very informative. Mr Roque's attentive service was phenomenal and I highly recommend this firm!
-
Many companies talk about teamwork but few practice it. Many companies talk about an employee friendly environment but few actually provide it. At Phillips Law Group the foundation of our success is making sure we work as a team and that we work in an environment that allows everyone to thrive and be at their best every day. Our firm understands that in order for the client to have a great experience the people responsible for that client’s case must be given all the necessary tools and encouragement to make that happen. That’s the Phillips Way. As a manager of this firm in charge of several employees as well as directly affecting the client’s experience I take tremendous pride in saying we live by these premises and we work hard to build on them and make them better every day. This is an amazing place because it has amazing people working here!
-
I would have no hesitation at all recommending Phillips Law Group. In particular, Juan Roque has impressed me with his professionalism, his integrity and his heart for the community!
-
Sophia H is very helpful.
-
Jeffrey Phillips is truly a brilliant attorney and businessman. I would not hesitate for a moment to contact him if I needed a personal injury attorney in Arizona, you would be fortunate to have him and his team. If you have a car accident, slip and fall in a store, or get punched in the face, call Phillips.
-
A friend of mine recommended Phillips Law and I’m so grateful, because they were so wonderful, so down to earth, so professional. I felt like they were family.
-
I have been with Phillips Law Group for a little over a year and I have learned what teamwork and family in a workplace looks like. There is always someone around to lend a helping hand, which is something I appreciate and cherish. I feel a sense of joy coming to work every day because of my co-workers as well as being able to help people in what can be a scary and stressful situation. I currently work as a Litigation Legal Assistant with an amazing team. When I started here, I was not very knowledgeable in personal injury. I was lucky to have been placed with an amazing team who was willing to take time to teach and pass on some great skills that have been a huge aid in helping me be successful in my position. I would recommend working here at Phillips Law Group, because they care about their employees and there is so much room for growth.
-
-
Thank you Phillips Law Group for all the support and back to school assistance we appreciate it.
-
I would like to thank Vanessa Rodriguez for helping me with my case because I was in total shock about the accident. She had listened to all my concerns and had answered every question I had . She was great !!!