Surprise, Arizona Car-Truck Accident Leaves 2 Injured
Standard traffic rules are in place for a reason. No-passing zones prohibit passing in areas with difficult visibility, train gates come down to allow a train to pass, and stop signs force drivers to look both ways before crossing an intersection. When these rules are ignored or violated is when car accidents happen.
After blowing a stop sign, a driver of a sedan with one passenger wedged himself under a passing semi truck (AZ Family 10/27/10). Both driver and passenger were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the truck driver was unharmed. It is not known if impairment was a factor in the accident.
When driving in an unfamiliar area, it may be difficult to spot stop signs, so it is important to always drive on the look out for them. Most accidents are preventable, and oftentimes it only is a few seconds that can make the difference between a safe trip and a destructive one. If you find yourself in an accident, there are a few things you should do while still at the scene:
• Exchange information with the other driver(s), including names, phone numbers, insurance, license plate numbers, and any passengers or other witnesses.
• Never admit fault. That is not your determination to make.
• Always seek medical attention, even if nothing hurts. It may take a few days for the pain to set in sometimes, so the earlier the diagnosis, the better.
If you or a loved one are ever injured in a car accident, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. We can give you a free consultation and answer many of the questions you may have. We’re available now at (602) 267-1280.
