Phoenix Car Accident Attorney Blog

Speeding is a dangerous feat that can put everyone in jeopardy. That is why there are speed limits, so that drivers can avoid getting into accidents. However, some drivers like the feeling of adrenaline when they speed. When they do exceed these limits, often times car accidents and fatal injuries occur. According to NHTSA in 2009, speeding was a leading factor in 31% of all fatal crashes. Speeding-related fatalities decreased by 10% from 11,767 in 2008 to 10,591 in 2009.

In recent news, following a violent collision causing the closure of a north Phoenix intersection, Monday morning, two people are in critical condition. A video from Air15 was shown where there were two parked cars near 7th street and Thunderbird Road. As reported, a red sedan rolled over on its roof while a silver sedan with its damaged passenger side sat nearby. According to Phoenix police, speeding may be the leading factor, which resulted in five people being injured in the accident, two of which are in critical condition and were transported to the nearest hospital. On the same day, 7th street was closed for several hours as investigation continued.

Speeding is one of the leading factors in car accidents involving injury and death. It can leave someone with serious penalties such as vehicular homicide charges, prison sentence, and even social consequences. Regardless of speed limits, it is always up to the driver to decide the appropriate speed for the road conditions in traffic or bad weather.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a violent vehicle collision, there is free consultation. Just call our Arizona speeding accident attorneys at these numbers (602) 457-6222, or (480) 389-2463.

Did you know that 630 bicyclists were killed and 51,000 more were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes on US roads in 2009? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these bicycle fatalities represent 2 percent of the total traffic fatalities in 2009. Statistics also revealed that 70 percent of these crashes happen in urban areas and at non-intersections. In most cases, bicycle injury statistics are under-reported. This is because police do not report the accident especially when the victim is not seriously injured.

On Thursday afternoon (7/7/11), a bicyclist was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries after he was hit by a car. According to police, the Glendale bicycle accident happened near 51st and Northern avenues.

The car was describe as a gray car and was driven by a man. The driver did not stop after the collision and was last seen traveling northbound on 51st avenue.

Although hit and run laws in US differ from one state to another, in most instances, it is considered to be a serious crime. It is often defined as the failure to stop after an accident. Hit and run law statistics show that approximately eleven percent of all vehicle accidents are hit and run car accidents.

The punishment for hit and run can also differ such as a hit and run law violator will be required to compensate the victim for his/her losses, may have their license suspended or revoked, and may also face criminal/punitive fines. In more serious cases an offender may also be required to serve jail time, and may face points on his/her insurance or DVM records. Hit and run law violators may also loss their license or insurance coverage completely as a result of their crime.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of hit and run accident in Arizona and would like to seek compensation, call one of our Glendale hit and run accident lawyers at (602) 457-6222 for a free consultation.

Did you know that nearly 30 lives are lost daily in a motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver? One is considered to be alcohol-impaired when the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or higher. When a crash occurs and the driver BAC is higher than the allowed level, it is considered to be an alcohol-impaired crash, while fatalities which resulted from the crash are considered to be alcohol-impaired driving fatalities.

Although traffic fatalities in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes decreased by 7.4 percent from 11,711 in 2008 to 10,839 in 2009, alcohol-impaired driving is still a major threat to every road user all over the country. In 2009, 5,851 passenger vehicle drivers killed had a BAC of .08 or higher while the age group which has the highest percentage of drivers in fatal crashes with BAC levels of .08 were from 21- to 24-year-olds.

As a result of irresponsible drinking and driving, many of us have become victims of alcohol-impaired drivers. On Friday, an impaired woman was driving with her 7 ½ month-old baby when her car drifted over the center line into the southbound lane hitting another vehicle. The crash occurred about 2 p.m. On 43rd Avenue between Thomas and Indian School.

The baby was in an extremely critical condition due to the injuries brought about by the crash. Meanwhile, the 2 occupants of the other car, a man and his 2-year-old daughter sustained non-life threatening injuries and were treated at the hospital.

Although it is still uncertain, police are considering alcohol to be a factor of the crash. The woman was arrested on one count of aggravated assault, two counts of endangerment and one count of child abuse.

One effective way to avoid alcohol-impaired crashes is to drink responsibly. Arizona’s AAA offers roadside assistance 24 hours a day.

For victims of car accidents because of impaired drivers in Arizona, don’t hesitate to call our free consultation hotline at (480) 753-4534. As Arizona drunk driving car accident attorneys, we are ready to help you so that the negligent and impaired driver can be held liable.

Arizona Department of Public Safety has reported another fatal accident involving a single vehicle on Interstate 17 near Flagstaff Tuesday night (AZ Central 08/09/2011).

DPS say two people died in the accident which occurred around 8:45 p.m. after the vehicle lost control and veered into the median. The car overturned several times trapping the two victims.

The driver, a 19-year-old male of Scottsdale, died at the scene while his female teen passenger was flown to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead. He was supposedly on his way back to Flagstaff to re-enroll at Northern Arizona University following a semester off.

Investigations reveal that the two were wearing safety belts at the time of the accident and no other vehicles were involved.

DPS officials believe alcohol was not a factor and are still continuing investigations.
It is very unfortunate that two very young lives were lost in this tragic car accident. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victims.

Motor vehicle crashes have notoriously been known to kill thousands of people in the U.S. each year. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 2009 data reveal that 33,808 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the country. Though alarmingly high, NHTSA reports that roadway fatalities were actually at its lowest since 1950 – a period when automobiles where significantly less in numbers compared to today.

If you or a loved one has been in a car accident and would like to receive compensation related to a personal injury, don’t hesitate to call us at (602) 267-1280. One of our Arizona accident lawyers will be ready for a free consultation.

Rollover accidents are regarded as very dangerous incidents with high fatality rates, when compared to other types of crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, SUV’s have the highest rollover rate as compared to other vehicle crashes. SUVs are at 32%, pickups are 28%, vans at 17% and passenger cars at 16%. With regards to vehicle occupants, 81% were fatally injured in data from 2009.

Just last week, Queen Creek road was closed for several hours due to a fatal Arizona SUV rollover accident (AZCentral 07/09/2011). Authorities say that the sole occupant of the SUV, a 55-year-old man, died on the scene after losing control of his vehicle near the area where Higley Road bends east and becomes Hunt Highway. Speed was said to be a factor in the accident. About a mile of Hunt Highway and Higley road were closed for hours due to the accident.

All types of vehicles are susceptible to rollovers. However, SUVs are narrower and have a higher center of gravity which makes them prone to single-vehicle crashes. More often than not, fatal rollovers happen when speeding is involved. The United States Department of Transportation say that 40% of fatal rollover crashes involve speeding.

When negotiating turns in Arizona, it is important to lower the speed of the vehicle, especially when driving an SUV as this is usually the cause of fatal rollovers.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a rollover car crash in Arizona, you may call us for a free consultation of your case at (602) 457-6222. We are Phoenix rollover car accident lawyers and we may be able to help.

A vehicle fire involving any type of mobile property such as cars, trucks, and other highway vehicles; boats and ships; mass-transit vehicles; aircraft; and agricultural, construction, and yard vehicles are considered vehicle fire. During 2009, according to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), there were 219,000 reported vehicle fires causing an estimated 280 civilian deaths, 1,610 civilian injuries and a staggering $1.4 billion in property loss. Fatal crashes concerning vehicle fire in Arizona accounted for a total of 367 out of 106,767 or .3%, which is surprisingly the lowest out of all types of crash severity.

In current news, traffic was backed up for a while due to a vehicle that had caught fire on Interstate-10 in central Phoenix, mid-afternoon, Friday (ABC15 07/15/2011). The Arizona Department of Transportation caught the scene on tape. It showed the vehicle fully engulfed in flames and was pulled to the right side of the eastbound Intertate-10, near 19th Avenue. No further details yet as to the cause of the accident or if any civilians were involved at all.

Vehicle maintenance should be a regular practice among owners to prevent vehicle fires. Any condition such as fluid leaks, cracks, blistered hoses, or even loose wirings should be inspected and repaired immediately. Also, be alert to changes in the way the vehicle sounds when running. These will surely come in handy in the long run for the longevity of the vehicle.

If you or a loved one has been involved in vehicle fire accident in Arizona, there is free consultation. Just call (480) 389-2463 to talk to Arizona personal injury lawyers who may be able to help you.

A recent Mesa car accident occurred where a car crashed into a secured metal hangar door partially damaging a restored vintage plane (AZ Central 06/29/2011). According to the report, a car driven by a 21-year-old Phoenix man was travelling at high speed when it crashed into a hangar at Mesa's Falcon Field where the vintage plane was stored.

The 1972 Chinese military trainer valued at between $165,000 and $220,000 acquired extensive damage to the nose gear, a cowling beneath the engine and one of the wings in the early Saturday morning crash.

Neither the driver nor his passenger was hurt in the accident. Police did not ticket the driver but are continuing their investigation for possible criminal charges related to reckless driving resulting in damage to property.

Car accidents are not only a big threat to human health but are costly as well. A 2008 article by CNN Money reports that car accidents cost each American more than $1,000 a year2. This is based on the motorist advocacy group AAA’s claim that accidents cost $164.2 billion each year. This includes costs from medical care, emergency and police services, property damage, lost productivity and quality of life.

To avoid getting into a car accident drivers must abide traffic rules and regulations. If no traffic signals are available, traveling at moderate speed with heightened caution are some of the best ways to prevent car accidents.

Car accident victims in the Arizona area who wish to have a free consultation with an accident lawyer can call (602) 457-6222 to speak with the experienced Mesa auto accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices.

Driving while intoxicated will always be a problem in society. While many are aware of the dire effects of driving while alcohol-impaired, many are still doing so. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2009 Safety Facts say that alcohol-impaired fatalities accounted for 32% of the total motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the United States. It averaged to one alcohol-impaired fatality in every 48 minutes in the same year.

A man from Scottsdale has died after a drunk driving collision in Scottsdale between a pickup truck and his vehicle (AZCentral 07/09/2011). Police say that the incident happened on Pima Road just north of McDowell Road. The man was pronounced dead on the scene after a Ford pick-up truck swerved off the road and into his lane, resulting in a head-on collision between the Ford and his Expedition. The driver of the Ford pick-up truck was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, while his adult passenger only had minor injuries. Police say that alcohol may have been a factor in the accident.

Drinking and driving are two activities which are not meant to be done together, since doing both increases the risk of getting hurt, or hurting others, especially while driving on the streets of Arizona. The next time, when going out for a drink, assign a designated driver. If you do not have a sober driver take a taxi or ride the bus to protect your safety and the safety of others.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Arizona, you may call us for a free consultation at (480) 389-2463. We are Scottsdale car accident lawyers and we may be able to help.

Motorcycles are becoming popular with the public nowadays. With the recession, it is no wonder that people are starting to prefer economical rides such as the motorcycle. But because motorcycles are less stable than regular cars, they have become an important public health concern. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said that motorcyclist deaths comprised 13% of all motor vehicle crash deaths in the year 2009.

Serious head injury is the most common cause of death among fatally injured motorcyclists. Therefore, one of the precautions that motorcyclists should take is to learn to ride well.

Riding a motorcycle is not something that can easily be learned. Riding does not mean, simply riding in a sense. It means riding safely and following all the rules and safety guidelines while on the road. This means protecting the self primarily by wearing the right clothing and riding gear, and of course, a helmet.

In Arizona, there are classes that motorcyclists can take to improve their riding skills. These riding classes are important to the continuing education of riders on how to properly handle the motorcycles well. There are classes where they are taught skills in preventing accidents. Riders are also given tips on awareness and anticipation while riding.

Of course, for Arizona motorcyclist safety, it is also a must to practice riding a motorcycle before going out into traffic. It is good to practice braking, swerving and turning. All these skills will be used by the rider, in one way or another.

If you or a loved one has been injured while riding a motorcycle in Arizona, you may call us at (602) 457-6222 for a free consultation. We are Glendale motorcycle accident lawyers and we may be able to help.

Impaired driving often causes accidents which can injure and kill children and adults. According to the 2009 Arizona Crash Facts Summary, alcohol related crashes accounted for 5.48% of all crashes and 34.41% of all fatal crashes. Also, economic losses in Arizona have summed up to a whopping $480 million USD. No wonder, people in Arizona pay a significant percentage in medical bills. Children ages 14 and below accounted for 43 fatalities and 4,093 injuries in car crash accidents

In recent news, a one-year old girl was left in critical condition after a car crash in Phoenix, reports AZCentral, Friday. The accident occurred 2 p.m. in the afternoon after a woman’s car drifted over the center line into the southbound lane, hitting another vehicle, closing 43rd Avenue, between Thomas and Indian School afterwards. The infant was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Police say impaired driving may have contributed to the accident.

Parents having a child on board a vehicle in Arizona, especially infants, should be very careful and take precautionary steps to keep their child safe. There should be booster seats installed, fit for children under the age of 9 to keep them safe in case an accident happens. It is required that they be put in the back seat. More than anything, a child’s life always comes primary to the parents.

If your child has been injured in an accident with an impaired driver, take advantage of our free consultation. Just call (480) 389-2463, and a representative will be available. We are Arizona child injury lawyers and we may be able to help.

Head-on collisions are the most if not, one of the most dangerous type of motor vehicle accidents. Some causes of this type of crash include the crossing the center line, or median, and crashing into an approaching vehicle. Oftentimes, victims of these accidents suffer serious injuries or even death.

Based on the U.S. statistics of road traffic accidents in 2005 revealed that head-on crashes were only 2.0% of all crashes, yet accounted for 10.1% of US fatal crashes. Research also showed that most head-on crashes are due to the unintentional maneuver of the motorist, distracted driving, falling asleep, traveling too fast, and alcohol impairment.

On Tuesday (7/12/11), a head-on collision occurred at 20th Street and Dobbins Road which involved a truck and a Honda Accord. The accident injured a 17-year-old teenager. According to the Phoenix Fire Department, the truck went on top of the Accord while it’s left tire hit the windshield. It took them over 30 minutes to extract the teen.

The teen was taken to a hospital and currently in stable condition. Meanwhile, initial investigation revealed that the truck appears to have crossed the center line.

For victims of fatal collisions due in Phoenix, call our free consultation hotline at (480) 389-2463. As Arizona trucking accident attorneys, we are ready to assist you in getting what you deserve.

In the United States, alcohol-impaired driving is a serious problem by the government and other private organizations. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that fatal crashes as a result of alcohol-impaired driving have slowly been declining over the past five years. From their recent statistics in 2009, drunk driving resulting in fatal crashes reached 9,813 cases. Despite this decline, fatalities due to alcohol-impaired driving reached 32 percent or 10,839 people of the total traffic accident deaths nationwide.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has ranked Arizona in 8th place in terms of drunk driving cases with 291 DUI fatalities or 27 percent of the total fatal crashes deaths.

In Peoria, a man was pulled over by Peoria Police on suspicion of driving under the influence early Saturday morning at 111th and Northern avenues (7/9/11). The man failed the sobriety test conducted by the police and was arrested. However, he resisted the arrest and had been taken to the ground to be handcuffed. He reportedly kicked one of the officers just above the groin while they were trying to bring him patrol car.

Detecting impaired drivers is not that difficult. According to the Family and Consumers Services, we can detect drunk drivers using these characteristics:

• vehicles turning with a wide radius,
• straddling the center stripe or lane marker,
• appearing drunk,
• almost striking an object or vehicle,
• weaving,
• driving on other than a designated roadway,
• swerving,
• driving below the speed limit,
• stopping without cause in a traffic lane,
• following too closely, and/or
• driving with headlights off.

Since the mandatory ignition interlock devices (IID) for all offenders which was in effect since 2007, Arizona has been reaping its positive benefits.

If you have been a victim of alcohol-impaired driving in Arizona and would like to seek compensation, we are available at (602) 457-6222 for a free consultation. Call now and an Peoria drunk driving accident lawyer will be with you shortly.

Did you know that car accidents are one of the most frequent causes of mortality and also property damage? Crashes that resulted to property damage are 71.88 % of the total crashes that have occurred in the year 2009 alone. This is according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics.

Car accidents are serious and often cause property damage which is unfortunately what happened in Glendale, Arizona, where an SUV had crashed into a bus stop.

The Glendale SUV accident was on Camelback Road and 55th Avenue. The Air15 video showed an SUV that had damaged the bus stop resulting in damage to the SUV.

There may be a time when steering becomes difficult and drivers lose control of their vehicle. To avoid accidents like this it is better to drive slowly and remain alert. If you had experienced car accidents and you wanted help with regards to your problems, give our Glendale car accident lawyers a call at (602) 457-6222, or (480) 389-2463 so we can advise you.

Even children are not safe when crossing the street. Drivers may not see children in a crosswalk or have enough time to stop when they do. It is sad to note that this happens almost every day with pedestrians. According to 2009 statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, children injured whose ages are less than five years old were 4% or 2,000 out of 47,000. It may be a small percentage but considering that that percentage has already reached the thousand mark is alarming.

In recent news, a 4-year-old girl was hit by a car just Saturday but proved to be in stable and good condition, reports AZCentral. The girl was reported to have been crossing the street near 89th Avenue and Deer Valley Road at the time of the child injury auto accident in Phoenix. An 18-year-old driver was reportedly on her way to pick up a friend and go to work when she hit the child. The girl was flown to Phoenix Children’s Hospital to recover and was initially said to have life-threatening injuries but later Sunday, her condition had already improved.

When with a child, always make sure that he/she is by an adult’s side. Children at ages below 5 are most vulnerable when left alone and put in mind that they don’t always stay put in one place. Their guardian or parent’s negligence mainly causes Child deaths and injuries. Be wary of speeding cars because they usually appear out of nowhere. Children are a parent’s most prized possession so start taking care of them outdoors, especially in the streets.

If your child has been struck by a vehicle while crossing the street, you may call us for a free consultation at (602) 457-6222. We are Arizona child injury lawyers and we may be able to help.

Emergency departments across the United States treat millions of people injured from motor vehicle accidents annually. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are among the leading cause of the death among those ages 5 – 34 in the U.S.

In Globe, Arizona, KPHO reports that a police officer was killed due to a single-vehicle crash. The fatal one-vehicle accident happened on U.S. Highway 60 just west of the town of Superior. The officer was just on his way home when the accident occurred.

A single vehicle collision or single-vehicle accident is a type of road traffic accident in which only one vehicle is involved. Included in this category are run-off-road collisions, collisions with fallen rocks or debris in the road, rollover crashes within the roadway, and collisions with animals.

When accidents such as these happen, it is usually implied that the fault lays in the operator. Causes for such accidents could be inattentiveness, alcohol, excessive speed and failing to use the brakes when turning on curves. However, there could also be environmental and roadway factors that can also contribute to single vehicle crashes. These factors may include the following: bad weather, poor drainage, narrow lanes and shoulders, insufficient curve banking as well as sharp curves. Sometimes, vehicles may also have unpredictable car handling characteristics and/or defects which can increase the potential for a single-car accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Arizona, you may call this number, (602) 457-6222, for a free consultation. We are Arizona car accident lawyers and we may be able to help.

There have been cases where children are the victims of fatal car accidents. But in a Phoenix home, an unlikely incident has resulted in the death of a 2-year-old girl when the father accidentally ran her over while backing up his pickup truck (AZ Family 05/31/2011)

According to report, the girl was with her 7-year-old brother in the front yard of their home near 35th Avenue and Thunderbird Road just before the Arizona child injury accident happened. Thinking the mother was watching the kids, the father confidently backed his pickup truck out of the driveway and hit the 2-year old.

The toddler was rushed to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

Officers say they do not expect criminal charges will be filed.

This tragic incident reminds us that child injuries can happen anywhere, even at home.

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), injuries are the leading cause of death among children aged 0 to 19 years old. Also, more than 9 million of them are seen for injuries each year in U.S. emergency departments.

CDC reports that the most common forms of child injuries include burns, drowning, falls, and poisonings. To protect kids from these injuries, CDC suggests that smoke alarms be installed at homes, to keep children in close supervision when in bathtubs, pools, beaches, or bodies of water which can cause drowning and also in playgrounds where falls can happen, and to keep medicines and other toxic products away from reach of children.

Call (602) 457-6222 for a free consultation with one of today’s top Phoenix child injury accident lawyers.

Some people may estimate its likelihood, but the occurrence of a fatal car crash may be more common than one thinks. It is more than just the scenario on the 6 ‘o clock news, or the thrilling scene in the next Fast and the Furious movie, but a very real, very tragic happening. In fact, car crashes remain to be one of the leading causes of death not only in the country, but in the whole world as well. Did you know that in the state of Arizona alone, car accidents account for about 19% of its total fatal crashes?

Just last Sunday night in Lake Havasu City, a 19-year old was killed in a traffic accident in Arizona at the State Route 95 and a Palo Verde intersection. The victim was driving at high speed when his pick-up truck crashed into another vehicle and hit a light pole, causing his truck to catch fire. He died at the scene, while people of other cars were not injured. Police reports show that alcohol did not seem to be a factor but high speed driving in turn caused the crash. Further investigations of the crash are ongoing.

High-speed driving in Arizona or driving under the influence of alcohol are the two main causes of car crashes. These can and must be avoided though because studies have shown that even just one drink of alcohol is enough to impair one’s driving ability. Even though the legal blood-alcohol concentration level is .08, a level of just .04-.06 can cause enough impairment of memory, reasoning and mental alertness. It is thus important to avoid drinking alcohol before driving.

For more inquiry and assistance on the matter, call our experienced intersection accident attorneys in Phoenix at (602) 457-6222.

Did you know that in every three vehicle crash fatalities in the U.S., one involves an alcohol impaired driver? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 32 percent of traffic fatalities in 2009 involved a driver that exceeded the legal limit for blood alcohol content (.08 or greater) .

In recent news, a suspected drunk driving accident in Arizona happened at night which resulted into the death of a 38-year Tucson woman (AZ Central 06/27/2011).

According to report, the victim fell out of a truck she was riding near South Avenue B at around 7:30 p.m. She was then struck by another vehicle, sending her to a Yuma hospital in critical condition before being transported to a Phoenix hospital where she was pronounced dead the next day.

Investigators believe that alcohol was a factor in the accident.

No arrests have been made so far but police are waiting for blood test results of the driver to be released.

Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to call the Yuma Police Department at 928-373-4700.

It is interesting to note that in order to prevent car accidents from happening, a few countries such as the Czech Republic, Russia, and Saudi Arabia, it is illegal to have any amount of alcohol in the blood when driving. But since alcohol is present in the body even in those of non-drinkers, these countries follow special guidelines which help to determine recent alcohol consumption.

If you have been a victim of an impaired driver in the Arizona area and would like to receive compensation related to a personal injury, call our Arizona drunk driving accident victim lawyers for a free consultation at (602) 457-6222.

Did you know that rollover accidents are usually more terrifying and dangerous than any other vehicular accidents? There are a total of 23,382 fatalities from rollovers in 2009 alone, where 35.4 % of which are the number of rollover occurrences. Meaning, there is an average of 2.83 deaths from a single rollover incident. This only proves that a rollover is a very dangerous type of accident to be involved in.

A rollover accident Chandler, Arizona, had occurred which resulted to the closure of the Interstate 10 lanes. This happened in the Southern part of the Valley on the Eastbound of Interstate 10 at Queen Creek Road.

According to the Department of Public Safety spokesperson, the incident occurred around 2:30 pm. A Nissan Xterra rolled over after it veered off the side left of the road. During the rollover, two occupants were ejected from the van and suffered serious injuries. All five passengers were transported to the nearby hospital. It was unknown what cause the car to rollover.

Rollover accidents are commonly cause by a speeding vehicle taking a fast turn. In order to protect yourself from this kind of accident, it is important to wear a seatbelt as they can help keep you secure within your car. Remaining inside the car during a rollover accident is highly crucial. Without a seatbelt, the chances of being thrown from the car are massive and increase the chances of sustaining more serious injuries.

If ever this had happened to you, you should give our Chandler injury lawyers a call at (602) 267-1280, or (480) 753-4534 so we can help you through your problem.

A recent car accident which involved multiple vehicles occurred in the eastbound lane of Interstate 10 in west Phoenix (06/22/2011). According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the crash occurred when one of the drivers involved lost control while heading west on the freeway near 83rd Avenue, causing his car to cross through the median into eastbound traffic and hit three vehicles.

While authorities believe that alcohol was not a factor, the 47-year-old driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. It may take a month before blood test results are released.

Five people were hurt in the Phoenix auto accident, three of whom were sent to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Impairment has been a major factor in fatal car accidents in the U.S. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 32 percent of traffic deaths in 2009 involved an alcohol impaired driver. This could mean that if people were responsible enough to avoid alcohol and other drugs before getting behind the wheel, 10,839 deaths might have been prevented.

On a positive note, authorities continue to exert efforts that aim to decrease impaired driving accidents. These include sobriety checkpoints which help prevent such incidents by arresting drivers who are caught exceeding the legal limit for blood alcohol content before they could cause a crash.

If you have been a victim of an impaired driver and would like to receive compensation related to a personal injury, call us for a free consultation at (602) 457-6222. As Arizona DUI accident victim lawyers, we believe that people who continue to abuse alcohol at the expense of the safety of others should be held responsible for their negligence.