Phoenix Car Accident Attorney Blog

The Mesa motor vehicle collision attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. were glad to know that in the state of Arizona, head-on collisions in multi-vehicle accidents have decreased to 1,940 incidents in 2010 from 2,506 in 2009.

Another Mesa motor vehicle collision happened on Sunday night, October 23, at around 7:30 p.m. According to ABC15, the collision happened on Gilbert Road when a car collided head-on with a Forest Service truck after crossing a median. The driver of the car was injured and in a critical condition at a Valley Trauma Center while the truck driver was in a stable condition.

Head-On Collision Statistics in Arizona

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) rear-end collisions accounted for 46.05%, or 40,371 incidents, of all multi-vehicle collisions in 2010, 54 of which were fatal crashes. Meanwhile, despite having only 1,940 total head-on collisions in 2010, 47 were reported by ADOT as fatal accidents. This means that even though the number of head-on collisions was much less, the percentage differences of fatal crashes for rear-end and head-on collisions were not that far apart at 13.14% and 11.44% respectively.

Arizona State Reckless Driving Laws

Reckless driving (ARS 28-693) is a serious offense in Arizona. Drivers convicted of reckless driving in Arizona can be guilty of a class 1 or class 2 misdemeanor.

Contact an Experienced Mesa Motor Vehicle Collision Attorney

Contact Breyer Law Offices, P.C.’s Mesa personal injury attorneys about your questions and receive an honest evaluation of your injury case. Many times, head-on collisions require extensive investigation. This is especially true when the person who caused the accident is driving a truck. Often, if the negligent party is working at the time of the accident; it is possible to secure a commercial policy to pay for the personal injury claim of the innocent individual. At this time, there is limited information for this accident, but there is enough information to know that an experienced Mesa car accident lawyer would be able to review the police report and offer solid advice. Contact Alexis and Mark Breyer at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free consultation at (480) 389-2463.

The Mesa pedestrian accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices are worried after discovering that pedestrian fatalities have increased from 122 deaths in 2009 to 155 in 2010. This is despite a reported decline in the overall number of pedestrian crashes from 1,523 in 2009 to 1,449 in 2010.

On October 18, 2011, ABC15 reported two teens were injured after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Mesa. According to reports, the girls were struck by a vehicle near Gilbert Road around 4:30 pm. They were transported to a Trauma Center. One of the girls was in critical condition, while the other was stable but still incurred serious injuries.

Arizona Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), 88.34% (or 1,280 pedestrian crashes) and 101 ( 65.16%) of pedestrian fatalities in 2010 occurred in urban areas. Of the 155 pedestrian deaths, 87 fatalities were the result of an individual being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road.

Arizona State Pedestrian Law

Pedestrians are subject to traffic rules. According to ARS 28 792, pedestrians have the right-of-way at a crosswalk and drivers are expected to yield the right-of-way, slow down, or stop to give way to pedestrians. However, ARS 28-793 states that pedestrians crossing a roadway other than a crosswalk must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle.

Can a Skilled Mesa Personal Injury Lawyer Help You?

A Mesa personal injury lawyer should look into this accident to see why the girls were hit by the vehicle. It could be that they did not use the cross walk; however, the question may be was there even a cross walk on this road and if so, how far was the cross walk? Also, was the car speeding who hit the teenagers? What were the circumstances behind this accident? These are the things that an experienced personal injury lawyer in Mesa would investigate. Alexis Breyer and Mark Breyer, a certified specialist in injury and wrongful death law by the State Bar of Arizona, can give you straight forward answers about your case. If you have been hurt in a serious accident in Mesa, call today for a free consultation at (480) 389-2463.

Glendale car accident lawyers Alexis and Mark Breyer are relieved to hear that no one was seriously hurt in a recent crash that happened at 59th Avenue and Union Hills Drive. As reported by ABC 15, the accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. involving a car and a pickup truck. The latter was reportedly going westbound in the left turn lane and collided with the former which was in the eastbound lane.

The man driving the pickup truck suffered minor injuries while the woman in the passenger car was brought to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

The wreck closed the road until 5:30 a.m. the next morning as authorities investigated the scene.

Impairment and speed are not believed to be factors in the incident. Glendale Police are looking into what signals were being given from the traffic light when the crash occurred.

Arizona Injury Crashes
Injury crashes are a major concern in Arizona. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), approximately 31 percent of all car accidents in 2010 in Arizona were reported as injury crashes. These accidents led to 50,110 people being hurt in just a single year.

Call a Glendale Car Accident Lawyer
Choosing a personal injury lawyer is a key factor in winning an Arizona car accident injury claim. Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices have years of experience representing and winning personal injury cases in Arizona. Certified by the State Bar of Arizona, Mark Breyer belongs to the 1 percent of attorneys that have received specialization in injury and wrongful death law. Take the time to know them and their services better and be briefed on your case with a free consultation at (623) 455-6603.

Being Phoenix bike accident lawyers, we unfortunately are informed of many tragic Phoenix bike accidents. AZCentral has reported a bike accident involving a 4-year-old boy in Phoenix. Police say that the child was hit by a vehicle driven by an elderly woman on Osborn Road near 20th Street as two bicyclists were crossing the street. Apparently, the boy was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision and is in serious condition; however, it has been reported that he will survive, which is great news. Impairment is said to not be a factor in the accident.

We are extremely sorry to hear about this accident and we sincerely hope that the little boy has a quick recovery.

Phoenix Bike Accident Statistics
According to bike accident statistics in Phoenix for 2009, there has been a decrease in bike accidents from 2008. The number of vehicle collisions with bicycles decreased from 478 to 467 in 2009, with 423 bicyclists who were injured and 9 killed.

Arizona Bike Helmet Law
In Arizona, there is no mandatory helmet law for bicyclists. However, there are some municipalities that have rules on helmet use when bicycling. Statistics show that wearing a helmet can drastically reduce the chance that a child in a bicycle accident will get seriously injured. However, only 25 percent of children below the age of 14 use helmets when bicycling. The most important injury that a helmet can protect a child from is a head or brain injury, which is the most common injuries when in a bicycle accident.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Bike Accident Lawyer
The best Phoenix bike accident lawyers offer free consultation. In addition, the most experienced attorneys will be able to investigate the accident and be able to tell you whether or not the non-use of a helmet will have a substantial impact on the value of the personal injury claim. Just because a person is not wearing a helmet does not mean that he or she does not have a personal injury claim. The applicability of the helmet law is dependent on the circumstances of the bike accident.

An experienced Phoenix bike accident lawyer will be able to look at the facts of the bike accident and help guide you on the value of your claim. The experienced attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have been helping bike accident victims and parents who have children hurt in accidents for years. Call today at (602) 457-6222 for your free consultation. You can also follow our Husband and Wife Law Team Twitter account for additional information.

Attorneys Alexis and Mark Breyer, experienced Phoenix pedestrian accident injury attorneys, were shocked to learn that in 2010 there were 155 reported pedestrian fatalities and 1,236 reported pedestrian injuries, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). In 2009, although pedestrian injuries declined, pedestrian deaths increased by 33.

Around 4:30 am on October 17, 2011, a man was struck by two vehicles while crossing the street near 7th Avenue and Camelback Road. According to Phoenix Police, the man was not crossing in the designated crosswalk and was probably intoxicated when the incident happened. He suffered non-serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

We are glad to hear that the victim did not suffer serious injuries and we hope he has a speedy recovery.

Arizona Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In 2010, ADOT revealed that fatal pedestrian crashes accounted to 17.42% of the overall pedestrian crashes. This is almost 10% higher than 2009 where only 7.94% of all pedestrian crashes were categorized to be fatal. Meanwhile, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) also reported that there were 219 incidents of alcohol-related crashes resulting in pedestrian collisions in 2010. Of these incidents, 58 people were killed and 160 were injured.

Arizona Pedestrian Laws

Just like other road users, pedestrians are subject to traffic rules (ARS 28-791). Pedestrians are also entitled to the right-of-way to cross the street at designated areas.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Pedestrian Crash Attorney

For victims of pedestrian accidents, a skilled and experienced Phoenix personal injury attorney can efficiently evaluate the accident you were involved in and answer all of your questions. Alexis and Mark Breyer of the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. can review the circumstances of your case and give you honest and straight forward answers about your accident. For a free consultation, call the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at (602) 457-6222.

As recently reported by ABC15, there was a fatal collision between a car and a truck which resulted in injuries and one death. The accident happened at 22nd Street and Deer Valley Road when the truck was travelling westbound towards the intersection. At the same time, a white car was travelling eastbound and made a turn in front of the truck. The only one who came out unharmed from the collision was the truck driver. A 30-year-old man who was a passenger of the car was killed, while 2 others who were also in the car had minor injuries. Investigation is still ongoing about how the collision happened. Impairment was not a factor, officials say.

Phoenix Motor Vehicle Crash Statistics
According to the Phoenix Street Transportation Department, there has been a 13% decline in vehicle crashes from 2008 to 2009. At the same time, the number of injuries also declined 8.9%.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Wrongful Death Lawyer
The family and loved ones of the victims may have a claim for wrongful death and personal injury. A skilled Phoenix car accident lawyer will be able to help seek compensation from the negligent parties involved. The family and loved ones should have a consultation with the best Arizona truck accident wrongful death lawyers. The Arizona Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. are experienced in wrongful death and personal injury cases. We offer free consultations. Call today for your free consultation at (602) 457-6222. You may also visit our Husband and Wife Law Team Facebook page for news and other topics of interest.

Phoenix fatal car accident lawyers, Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices are alarmed as reports of fatal collisions continue to plague Arizona. In recent news, a woman was killed and three others were injured in an early morning crash at 19th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.

As reported by ABC 15, Phoenix police are still investigating the collision that happened at about 5 a.m. on Tuesday and are looking to find out whether impairment was involved. A small child was among those rushed to a nearby hospital and is reportedly in critical condition.

Phoenix Fatal Car Accident Statistics
Among Arizona cities, Phoenix has the highest number of fatal car accidents in 2010. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), there were 134 fatal crashes in Phoenix killing 149 people in 2010.

Arizona State DUI Laws
One of the possible factors being looked into by Phoenix police is impaired driving. DUI drivers have been a major concern in road safety. Last year a statewide holiday DUI task force was formed which resulted in thousands of arrests.

Just likes most states, Arizona follows the .08 legal limit for blood alcohol level. Any driver caught driving while impaired will face penalties including, but not limited to, monetary fines, jail time, and the mandatory use of an ignition interlock device.

Contact a Phoenix Fatal Car Accident Lawyer
Nobody wants to lose a loved one to a fatal crash. But as these tragedies do happen in real life, the best way to ensure that justice and compensation is enforced is by hiring an experienced and skilled Phoenix auto accident wrongful death lawyer. Families of fatal car accident victims should avail themselves of the free consultation that most wrongful death lawyers in Arizona offer to find out which services will best help them in their legal battle. To speak to Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free consultation call (602) 457-6222. You can also follow us on our Arizona Law Team Twitter account for news, useful information, and other topics of interest.

Glendale car accident attorneys were glad to discover that children fatalities, specifically those ages 14 and younger, declined from 46 deaths in 2009 to 31 deaths in 2010. Crash-related injuries have also decreased to 3,881 from 4,039 injuries in 2009.

In Glendale, a 12-year-old girl was killed and two more were injured in a fatal crash. According to ABC15, the incident occurred near Litchfield Road and Lightning Street on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at around 2:40 a.m. Glendale police reported that the driver, an 18-year old teen, lost control of the pickup, causing it to crash into a wall at Luke Air Force Base. The crash killed his 12-year-old sister, and injured him and his fiance who was sitting in the front seat.

Our hearts goes out to the families of the victims. We offer our deepest condolences and we pray for the speedy recovery of the two injured. This is truly a tragic car accident.

What May Have Caused this Glendale Fatal Car Accident

According to Glendale police, the three occupants were travelling southbound on Litchfield Road when the driver lost control of the truck. According to the initial investigation, the brother might have fallen asleep while driving. Police are still unsure whether the three were wearing safety belts when the accident happened.

Arizona Light Truck Accident Statistics

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), motor vehicle crashes involving pickup trucks and vans declined from 40,680 crashes in 2009 to 39,571 incidents in 2010. Despite this, the total number of fatalities for motor vehicle accidents involving light trucks increased from 92 in 2009 to 118 in 2010.

Contact an Experienced Glendale Car Accident Attorney

An experienced Glendale car accident attorney can play a vital role in helping families of victims who have been killed in a car accident. Even if it is a family member, you can file a claim against the insurance company; it does not have to be against the family member per se. These are legalities in the law that a lawyer can explain to you so you can decide how you wish to proceed in your personal injury claim. Contacting a Glendale wrongful death accident attorney can be in your best interest to make sure you are not missing any statute of limitations and are well informed on your claim. Call us now for a free consultation at (623)455-6603.

Glendale pedestrian accident attorneys, Alexis and Mark Breyer, are happy to report that a 7-year-old girl has survived being recently hit by a car. According to reports by AZ Central, the victim was crossing the street on the 8600 block of North 59th Avenue around 3:15 p.m. when a car struck her.

The young girl, who appears to have been outside the crosswalk when the accident happened, was airlifted to the hospital and is reportedly in stable condition.

It was not clear at that time if the girl was dropped off by another vehicle just before the incident happened. No charges were filed against the driver and neither alcohol nor speeding was involved in the accident.

What May Have Caused This Glendale Pedestrian Accident?
According to investigations, police have cleared out impairment and speeding in this case. Initial reports are indicating that the girl was not walking in the crosswalk at the time of the accident. This could mean many things, but does not necessarily mean from a legal standpoint that she is not entitled to have her medical bills paid by the adverse driver.

Arizona Pedestrian Accidents
Even with authorities constantly reminding motorists and pedestrians about pedestrian safety, Arizona continues to have an alarming number of pedestrian crashes. As reported by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), there were 1,449 pedestrian crashes in 2010. More than 10 percent of these crashes were fatal, resulting in 155 pedestrians killed.

Contact an Experienced Glendale Pedestrian Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one has been in a Glendale pedestrian accident, we urge you to file for legal action to help negligent drivers become liable for their actions. In cases such as these, it may be that the little girl was at-fault; however, there may be other extenuating circumstances that only an experienced Glendale pedestrian accident lawyer would know that may allow her and her family to recover a settlement for this accident. Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has a specialization in injury and wrongful death law by the State Bar of Arizona. Call today for a free consultation at (623) 455-6603. You may also visit our Husband and Wife Law Team Facebook page for helpful information, news, and other topics of interest.

Many times when children will take their vehicles on joy rides, the end result could be a serious accident. As Arizona car accident lawyers, we see many times that children who take their parents’ vehicle mean no harm, but can often cause injury to others. Recently ABC 15 reported that a 12-year-old boy took his family’s SUV on a joyride. The SUV reportedly crashed into some parked vehicles after being chased by the police. The child’s mother was contacted about the incident. Police also say that the 12-year-old brought his 5-year-old sibling along for the ride. Police did not say anything about charges on the incident. Luckily, the boy did not cause serious injuries to anyone.

National Car Accident Statistics

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people ages 5-34. Every day, people of all ages are wheeled into emergency rooms due to automobile crashes. Driver inexperience is one of the factors that can cause a crash.

Arizona Teen Driving Law

Before anybody is allowed to drive, a license is required to ensure that the individual is capable of driving a car. In Arizona, the requirements for a teen to get a graduated license is to be least 15 and ½ years old, as well as passing a driving test.

Contact a Phoenix Car Accident Lawyer

An experienced Phoenix car accident lawyer will be able to answer all of your questions if you are injured by a child who has taken a vehicle on a joy ride. Under these circumstances, the insurance company many times will try to deny liability by saying that the child stole the vehicle. As experienced Phoenix car accident lawyers, we have dealt with insurance companies for years fighting for innocent individuals who have been injured by a child who has taken a vehicle for a joy ride. Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices, P.C. know how to win these cases and can help you. If you have been seriously injured under circumstances similar to these, give us a call for a free consultation at 602-457-6222.

According to AZ Family, an accident involving a child occurred last Thursday morning in Phoenix. A 5-year-old boy was walking the streets with his mother when he allegedly ran into the street near Chipman Road and 24th Street south of Broadway Road. A car heading east hit the boy. The driver quickly pulled over and stayed at the scene to talk to police as soon as they arrived. The child was brought to Maricopa Medical Center. According to the Phoenix fire official, the child suffered from a cut and bump on his head and a fractured leg. It is reported that the child is now stable.

Based on the police report, speeding, alcohol, or impairment was not a factor in the accident. No matter what caused the accident, a child was injured. We sincerely hope for the speedy recovery of the injured victim.

Arizona Pedestrian Law

In Arizona, pedestrians are expected to obey traffic control signs placed in intersections in order to avoid pedestrian injuries. Drivers and other road users are expected to exercise due care when traveling in urban areas or in areas where there are children.

Contact an Arizona Child Injury Lawyer

When your child has been injured in an accident, it is an emotional and traumatic experience. The last thing as a parent wants to do is take on battling the insurance company. Experienced Arizona child injury lawyers Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices, P.C. can help you fight for your child's legal rights. Alexis and Mark have been helping parents and children for years seek justice when they have been injured by another party. For a free consultation and to have all your legal questions answered, call today at 602-457-6222.

Speeding is a violation of the law and may cause harm to the public. Based on accounts of AZ Central, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is looking for a motorcyclist involved in a high-speed chase on Loop 202 East last Friday night. The motorcycle driver did not yield when asked by the officer to pull over. As a result, the officers had to pursue the rider on the freeway. Subsequently, the motorcyclist got off the road, drove to the sides of the street, and later got off his motorcycle and ran to a nearby apartment complex. The Tempe Police along with the DPS placed a boundary around the Tempe apartment complex on McClintock Drive and Apache Boulevard. In hopes of finding the motorcyclist, the police called in their K-9 unit.

Arizona Speeding Statistics

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), there were 33,939 drivers cited for speeding in 2010 and of these people who sped there were 145 fatal Arizona speeding crashes caused and 11,080 injuries in speeding crashes.

Arizona Failure to Yield Laws

In Arizona, speeding when coupled with failure to yield the right of way and unsafe lane change are considered an immediate danger to other people. Failure to yield and unsafe lane change are also considered as aggressive driving in the State of Arizona. Failure to yield is described as not giving the right of way to other drivers and pedestrians. Failing to yield to others is a traffic violation.

Contact an Experienced Tempe Personal Injury Attorney

If you have been injured in an accident in Tempe, Arizona it is important to consult with an experienced Tempe motorcycle crash lawyer. An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to give you a free consultation and explain on your legal rights to you. If you need help with finding professional doctors and do not have health insurance, an attorney can help you find doctors who will wait for payment. The best Tempe personal injury lawyers will wait for payment until your case is settled. Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices, P.C. offer free consultation and do not charge a fee until your case is settled. Call today at 480-389-2463.

On Tuesday morning, October 4, 2011, A Phoenix police officer and another were transported to a hospital after being hurt in a four-vehicle incident which occurred at 67th Avenue and Van Buren Street. According to reports from AZ Family, there were two more people who were injured in the wreck but both refused to be treated.

What Caused the Arizona Motor Vehicle Accident?

According to the reports of AZ Family, a police SUV responded to an emergency call. During that time, the officer left the SUV's lights and sirens on. Meanwhile, a woman was pulling out from a school's parking lot and on her way going west on Van Buren Street. Both vehicles collided in the center lane causing the police SUV to spin and hit a purple SUV, while the woman's vehicle hit a gray van after it spun due to the impact of the collision. According to reports, the police officer sustained a broken leg and both drivers were taken to a hospital. We hope all parties involved have a speedy recovery.

Phoenix Motor Vehicle Crash Statistics

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) revealed that motor vehicle crashes in the Phoenix area have slightly declined from 29,282 incidents in 2009 to 29,062 in 2010. These crashes have caused injuries to 15,050 persons and 149 deaths.

Arizona Reckless Driving (ARS 28-693)

Reckless driving may have been a factor in this accident. Reckless driving offense are categorized into two classes and each have specific potential sentences. The first category is a Class 1 misdemeanor which when convicted will put you in jail for four months and a fine up to $750. The second category, Class 2 misdemeanor has a maximum six month jail time and up to a $2,500 fine and revocation of driver's license as penalties.

Contact an Arizona Car Accident Lawyer

A skilled Arizona car accident lawyer can assist victims and their families by examining the circumstances of the car accident and assessing the legal rights of the innocent victims. By calling Breyer Law Offices, Arizona personal injury lawyers, victims can be assured of honest and straight forward answers regarding their car accident claim. For a free consultation and all your questions answered call (602) 457 6222.

As Phoenix pedestrian accident attorneys, we are sorry to report a pedestrian accident with a little boy and a vehicle. On September 28, 2011, a boy was hit by a car south of Broadway Road as reported by AZ family. The car was traveling eastbound when the incident happened while the 5-year-old boy was walking with his mother along 24th Street and Chipman Road. The driver pulled over after incident and cooperated with Phoenix Police by answering their questions. The 5-year-old boy had a broken bone, a bump and cut on his head. He was transported to a hospital in stable condition. Phoenix fire officials' initial investigation revealed that impairment and speeding on the part of the driver did not appear to be the cause of the accident.

What Caused This Pedestrian Accident?

Based on information reported by AZ Family, the boy was hit by the car when he ran into the street. We do not know for sure if this is what happened but it is a reminder to all to make sure children understand that they cannot run into the street and that those actions can be very dangerous. At the same time, many drivers are speeding through the streets and even if a child runs into the street, the driver still should not be speeding.

Arizona Pedestrian Accident Statistics

As of 2010, The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reported a total of 31 fatalities and 3,881 children age 14 and younger who were injured as a result of a pedestrian accident. Luckily, pedestrian accidents for children in Arizona has declined from 1,236 pedestrian accidents in 2010 from 1,309 in 2009. Unfortunately, although the number of accidents has decreased from 2009 to 2010, the number of pedestrian fatalities for children in these age ranges has increased. In 2009 there were 122 fatal pedestrian accidents for children and 155 fatal pedestrian accidents in 2010.
Arizona Pedestrian Accident Laws

Pedestrians are subject to traffic-control signals (28-791) just like any other road use. Thus, pedestrians are always expected to follow traffic lights except when there are instances that traffic lights are not functioning or not in place. Pedestrian control signals (ARS 28-646) including “walk,” “don't walk” and “right-of-way” are signals pedestrians and drivers should be paying attention to at all times.

Contact a Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Being a victim of an Arizona pedestrian accident, especially when it is a child, can be a frightening experience. Many times the accident happens so fast when a child is involved that the adult does not know who is at fault or if the driver could have contributed to the accident. Other times, liability is clear cut on the part of the driver or the pedestrian. When you have incurred medical expenses as a result of a pedestrian accident, it is important to consult with a Phoenix pedestrian accident attorney to make sure you know all of your legal rights. Attorneys Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices, P.C. are experienced pedestrian accident lawyers who can help you by answering all of your questions. Call for a free consultation at (602) 457-6222.