Phoenix Car Accident Attorney Blog

As Phoenix car accident attorneys, we know that medical issues can contribute to dangerous driving conditions and car accidents when not treated correctly. According to a report from Fox 10, a diabetic man blamed his medical condition for the reason he drove the wrong way on I-10 at full speed all the way from 40th Street to 59th Avenue at 3:30 a.m. on November 25, 2011. Several people were involved in the resulting car accidents, and many were transported to a local hospital with injuries. The diabetic man was not injured. Our thoughts are with all the victims at this time, and we wish them a quick recovery.

Causes of This Phoenix Car Accident

The 67-year-old diabetic man involved in the car accident said he became disoriented because of a medical issue and entered the interstate traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes. The man’s vehicle hit another car head-on, and then cars began piling up in the car accident. Several cars were involved. The interstate was closed down for a couple of hours.

Phoenix Car Accident Statistics

While the number of Phoenix car accidents in 2009 was the lowest in 20 years, there were still 22,713 in total, resulting in 136 deaths and 12,318 injuries. Interestingly, a study reported in AZ Central showed that Fridays tallied the most number of car accidents, but didn’t give a reason why. This Phoenix car accident happened on a Friday as well.

Contact a Phoenix Auto Accident Lawyer

A Phoenix auto accident lawyer can help the victims of this accident. It is likely that the insurance company for the diabetic man will blame his medical condition for the cause of the accident. If this were to be true, they may deny coverage for the victims. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law, P.C., works to hold the at-fault driver responsible for the medical expenses, lost wages, and damages the Phoenix car accident victims incur, as well as to make sure victims receive the best medical care. We have handled cases like this before where people have medical conditions, and they can become complex. Contact us today at (602) 457-6222 for a no-cost consultation.

As Phoenix car accident attorneys, we were surprised to hear of an oil spill on the Arizona State Fair Grounds. According to a news report by Fox 10, the spill occurred on November 21 and caused McDowell Road and 19th Avenue to be closed down while crews clean up the spill. Oils spills are notorious for causing cars to swerve, slide, and brake quickly. In these situations, it is important for all drivers to use extra caution and watch out for cleanup crews.

Arizona Car Accident Statistics

Last year, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), oil spills and other debris in the road accounted for 3,769 car accidents as well as eight deaths and 545 injuries.

Tips to Avoid Arizona Car Accidents

When there is debris or oil in the road, drivers must use extreme caution to avoid being involved in a car accident. Slow down as soon as possible and even consider flashing your hazard lights so approaching cars know there is a dangerous roadway ahead. When possible, drive around the questionable object, but be very careful not to drive into oncoming traffic.

If the object is low to the ground and you can’t swerve around it, drive over it. Take the next exit and pull over where it is safe and call highway patrol to remove the object. If your car is damaged, record the time, date, and location where it was damaged. Draw a picture of the object from memory if possible.

How an Arizona Car Accident Lawyer Can Help

When there is debris in the road, the governing body in charge of roads can be held responsible for resulting car accidents if they don’t work quickly to clean it up. As Arizona car accident lawyers, we know that even if you drive safely and try to avoid the debris, car accidents still happen. If you are injured because of a car accident, contact the Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C.. We will hold the at-fault party responsible for your medical expenses, car damages, and more. We are here to answer all your legal questions. Contact us today for a free consultation at (602) 457-6222.

As Phoenix bicycle accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about a 79-year-old bicyclist who was struck and killed by a vehicle on November 19. The cyclist was heading west on North 7th Street in the 19700 block, according to AZ Central, when a 2001 Honda station wagon heading south struck him. The bicyclist was transported to a local trauma center but later died of his injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with the man’s family during this difficult time.

Phoenix Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to a news report in AZ Central, 467 Phoenix bicycle accidents occurred in 2009. Nine bicyclists were killed in those accidents and 423 were injured.

Arizona Bicycle Accident Law

According to ARS 28-735, vehicles must be at a safe distance of no less than 3 feet when passing a bicycle. When drivers violate this law, they can face a civil penalty.

Causes of this Phoenix Bicycle Accident

Police believe alcohol was not a factor in this Phoenix fatal auto accident. The 27-year-old driver of the Honda did not appear impaired, police said. As Phoenix bicycle accident attorneys, we see many cases in which motorists do not see and fail to yield to bicyclists. When a car hits a bicyclist, serious injuries and death often occur because of the weight of the car and the force of the impact.

Contact a Phoenix Wrongful Death Attorney

An experienced attorney at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. can investigate the scene of this Phoenix bicycle accident to determine who was at fault. The Husband and Wife Law Team look at skid marks, brake marks, and other factors to determine where the bicyclist was when he or she was hit. We also talk to witnesses and ask them where the bicyclist was, whether the motorist ran a red light or failed to yield, and if the motorist veered into the bicycle’s path. With this evidence, the team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. advocates for the victim’s family and obtains compensation for funeral costs and more. Contact us for a free consultation at (602) 457-6222.

As Arizona bicycle accident attorneys, we are glad to report that the event for the third annual Cave Creek bicycle festival held November 11 through 13 was a success. The goal of the event was to raise funds for desert preservation, according to a news report from The Bicycle Retailer. Events included a 20-mile mountain bike race, a 30- and 50-mile road race and a kid’s bicycle race for children 4 to 14 years old. Other events included a kick-bike group as well as an alley cat race.

Watch Out for Cyclists to Avoid Accidents

It is especially important that motorists watch out for cyclists to avoid bicycle accidents. The race route for this event travelled up North Pima Road and made a circle around the Cave Creek area, including traveling on Cave Creek Road and Westland Road. Last year, there were nearly 325 racers and this year organizers were happy with their turn out.

How to Avoid Cave Creek Bicycle Accidents

Motorists should remember to be aware of bicyclists and follow defensive driving tips, including:

• Slow down;
• Be aware of cyclists in the area;
• Pass with care; and
• Give racers the right of way.

As Cave Creek bicycle accident lawyers, we see too many instances in which motorists were not paying attention to the road and swerved into a cyclist’s path. When a car hits a bicycle, it can cause serious bicycle accident injury and death, and everyone should be aware of the danger. Parents should talk to their driving-age children to remind them to use extreme caution when around bicyclists.

Contact a Phoenix Bicycle Accident Attorney

An attorney can help you when you have been injured in a bicycle accident. It is important to have an experienced bicycle accident attorney on your side, as he or she acts as an advocate for victims injured in bicycle accidents. We, the team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C., work to investigate accident scenes, talk to witnesses, and build the strongest case possible. We then work to obtain compensation for the victim to cover all the costs associated with the accident. Contact us today at (602) 457-6222.

As Phoenix car accident attorneys, we were saddened to hear that a young child was seriously injured in a four-car pileup on Loop 101 near 15th Avenue, according to a news report from AZ Central. The car accident occurred on November 11, 2011 at 5:55 p.m. and caused several more collisions, as well as a pickup truck to roll onto its side. Four other people were transported to a local area hospital in addition to the 6-year-old boy. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and we wish them a speedy recovery.

Causes of This Phoenix Car Accident

Police are not finished investigating this car accident, and it is still unknown what caused it. In most car accidents that involve multiple vehicles, at least one driver was traveling too fast for the conditions and was unable to avoid colliding with others. In other cases, debris in the roadway causes one car to swerve into another, and so on. Whatever the cause, it takes an experienced Phoenix car accident attorney to investigate the accident scene to determine who was at fault.

Phoenix Car Accident Statistics

There were 22,713 car accidents in the city in 2009. Injuries suffered in those accidents numbered 12, 318, which was a decline of 8.9 percent from the year before. The study, reported in AZ Central, showed that April was the month with the most car accidents and September had the most fatalities.

How Can A Phoenix Car Accident Attorney Help?

A Phoenix car accident attorney, like those at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C., would begin a case like this by examining the accident scene and talking to other investigators to determine who and what caused the accident. There were multiple people injured in this accident who could benefit from legal representation to help cover their expensive medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. If the team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. could determine that the at-fault driver broke the law, such as driving under the influence or driving at reckless speeds, victims could file for punitive damages, as well for their pain and suffering, to set an example to prevent people from breaking the law in the future. Contact us for your free consultation today at (602) 457-6222.

As Phoenix car accident attorneys, we were saddened to hear a recent crash between a van and a passenger car resulted in the death of the driver of the car. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s family. The crash occurred near Grand Avenue and Indian School Road on November 5, and police are still investigating the case according to a news report from ABC15.

Phoenix Car Accident Statistics

There were 144 fatal Phoenix car accidents in 2009 with 154 people killed. Unfortunately, many people are injured or die in car accidents. As Phoenix continues to grow in population it is likely that we will see more car accidents. While this fatal car accident is still under investigation, many Phoenix car accidents occur because drivers are distracted, traveling at excessive speeds, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and more.

How a Phoenix Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Help

An experienced lawyer can investigate the case, interview witnesses, talk to police, and act as an advocate for the victims. The best car accident lawyers know how to secure compensations for victims to cover medical costs, lost wages, damages, wrongful death, and more. The team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has obtained large settlements for their clients. When a family member has been killed in an accident, it is important to make sure that all your legal questions are answered so that you do not do anything to jeopardize your claim. Contact Breyer Law Offices for a free consultation at (602)457-6222.

As experienced Phoenix hit and run car accident lawyers, we are always saddened to hear when drivers hit a person and then leave the scene of the accident. According to the reports by AzFamily.com, there was a car accident that occurred around 6:00a.m. on 59th Avenue and Latham Street. A witness stated that there was a tan car with dark fenders and a white box trailer that hit a man riding his bicycle. It appears the driver initially stopped, but then left the scene. The roads on 59th Avenue through the freeway down to Roosevelt Street were closed while an investigation was taking place.

Arizona Bicyclist Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 630 bicyclists who died in 2009 and 51,000 who were injured.

Arizona State Hit and Run Laws

In Arizona, any person that is involved in a hit-and-run car accident must stop immediately and remain at the scene until the officer arrives. When stopping at an accident scene, a person must make sure that their vehicle is not obstructing traffic.

Contact a Skilled Phoenix Hit and Run Car Accident Attorney

A skilled hit and run car accident lawyer should be able to help the family of this bicyclist. When a driver leaves the scene of an accident, it is potentially grounds for punitive damages. Punitive damages is an extra claim that is allowed when it is proven that the at-fault party should be punished for intentional behavior. Hitting someone and then leaving the scene is inexcusable. The Husband and Wife Law Team have been helping families of fatal hit and run accidents for years. For a free consultation, call (602) 457-6222. You can also follow us on our Arizona Law Team Twitter account for additional topics of interest.

The experienced Glendale car crash attorneys at Breyer Law Offices were shocked to learn that pedestrian fatalities in Arizona reached 155 deaths in 2010, increasing from 122 pedestrian fatalities in 2009.

On October 28 in Glendale, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle around 7 p.m. According to ABC15, the vehicle was travelling eastbound on Bell Road and hit the pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

We are sorry to hear about this incident. We send our prayers to the man and hope he reaches a full recovery soon.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics in Arizona

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), pedestrian crashes in Arizona accounted for 1.36% of the total crashes in 2010. These pedestrian crashes reached 1,449 incidents and 155 pedestrian deaths.

Arizona State Pedestrian Laws

According to ARS 28-791, pedestrians are subject to traffic control signals at intersections. At crosswalks, drivers are expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. However, pedestrians should yield the right-of-way to all vehicles if they are crossing at areas other than crosswalks. Experienced accident attorneys, Mark and Alexis Breyer can tell you more about pedestrian laws.

Call an Experienced Glendale Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Experienced Glendale pedestrian accident lawyers can help you examine the facts of the accident and determine what is the best course of action to obtain a successful personal injury settlement. Many people think that determining fault and causation of injuries is simple, but they soon find out when they try to obtain a fair settlement what side the insurance is on. The insurance adjuster is not your friend and those who have been seriously injured or family members of a fatal accident victim should consult with an attorney. Not every case needs a lawyer, but a person is in a better position if they speak to an experienced lawyer. An experienced lawyer can find if the at-fault driver was working at the time or if other parties are at fault for the accident. An experienced lawyer can also help show that those who are deemed at fault were not entirely at fault depending on the circumstances of the accident. For help in your case with a free consultation, call Breyer Law Office, P.C. at (623) 455-6603.

An experienced Glendale car accident lawyer knows all too well that Glendale has had far too many car accidents occur lately. AZCentral reports of a recent collision between vehicles which resulted in the injury of 3 people. The accident happened near 79th Avenue and Union Hills Drive in Glendale when a car crossed the median and collided with an oncoming car from the opposite lane. Reports say that the 17-year-old driver of the car was speeding before he lost control of the car. The car crossed the median and collided with another vehicle in which 2 women were riding in. All three involved were treated for non life-threatening injuries.

Glendale Car Accident Statistics

In 2009, the fatal car accident count in Glendale was 13. There were 20 vehicles involved in fatal accidents. Of these fatal accidents, 28 people were involved where 13 were fatalities.

Arizona State Speeding Law

In Arizona, there are speed limits for the major and minor roads. There are roads where the vehicle should not exceed 35 miles per hour, while others should not exceed 85 miles per hour. If a person violates these rules, they can be charged with a misdemeanour.

Contact an Experienced Glendale Personal Injury Lawyer

An experienced Glendale personal injury lawyer will be able evaluate a situation like this one and make sure that those at-fault will be held accountable. In cases like this one, it may be that the 17-year-old has multiple insurance coverages depending on his residence. This is something that an experienced accident lawyer would know to look into. The Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has been helping people who have been injured for over 15 years and can answer all of your questions. For a free consultation, please call (623) 455-6603. Also, feel free to follow us on our Facebook page for more personal injury information at the Husband and Wife Law Team.

As Mesa car accident attorneys, we were surprised to hear about a witness to a three-car accident who chased down a suspect on foot and held him at gunpoint until police took over. While we don’t recommend anyone putting themselves in danger, we are happy to hear the witness safely helped police apprehend the man who allegedly caused the three-car pileup. Police found that the suspect was impaired by both alcohol and drugs, according to ABC15.

Causes of Mesa Car Crashes

Because of the reports from numerous witnesses, police know the suspect ran a red light. They also found that he was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Unfortunately, it is not always as easy to determine other car crash causes. It often takes a lot of investigative work to uncover the facts if there aren’t witnesses or if drivers aren’t sure what happened. For this reason and many others, it is important to consult an experienced car crash attorney as soon as possible after the accident.

Injury Reports in this Mesa Car Accident

In this case, five people were transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The five people were riding in the two separate cars that the drunk driver hit. In cases like these, the person at fault may be responsible for paying the victims’ medical bills, lost wages, and damages.

How a Mesa Car Accident Lawyer Can Help

An experienced Mesa car accident lawyer can help investigate cases like these to uncover the facts and help secure compensation for the victims. When the at-fault party has been drinking and driving, a lawyer may be able to obtain a higher settlement by requesting punitive damages.

To see if your case may be one with punitive damages, call for a free initial consultation the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at (480) 389-2463. For additional information, news and other topics of interest, please visit our Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers page on Facebook.

As skilled Scottsdale auto accident attorneys, we recently heard of a very shocking accident. In recent news, ABC15 has reported a rollover accident that caused 2 women to be seriously injured. The accident happened at Pima and Jomax Roads in Scottsdale at around 4:00 a.m. and police say that the 39-year-old passenger was ejected from the vehicle. The women’s names have not been released. The cause of the crash is still unclear.

Scottsdale Car Accident Statistics

In Scottsdale, there has been a decrease in the number of car accidents in 2009. The number of fatal accidents dropped from 16 in 2008 to 6 in 2009 and fatalities also decreased from 16 in 2008 to 7 in 2009.

Arizona Seatbelt Law

In Arizona, children under 5 should use car seats or booster seats and it is required that all passengers wear seat belts where it is provided, especially for those who are sitting in the front seat. It is also the driver’s responsibility to make sure that all passengers under 16 use seat belts as well. The maximum penalty that a person will receive for violating this law is a fine of $10 for each violation.

Scottsdale Car Accident Lawyers Are Here To Help

At this point it appears that there are still a lot of unknown facts about this Arizona rollover accident. In an accident like this, if there is not enough information, it may be necessary for the women to hire different attorneys. It may be that if the driver is at fault, the passenger can sue the driver for her injuries. Therefore, one attorney could not help both people if the driver was at-fault. Typically, we would investigate this scene and have an expert accident reconstructionist inspect the accident scene and put together the facts to determine how this accident happened. To contact Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free consultation, call (480) 389-2463.

As experienced Phoenix auto accident lawyers, we see a lot of car accidents and different injuries. When a person dies because of another one's negligence and the driver at-fault was under the influence of drugs, the driver should be punished. On October 20, 2011, AZFamily reported that a woman has been sentenced to life in prison due to first-degree murder. In 2009, a woman stole an SUV and led the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) on a high-speed chase on Loop 101. In the process, a DPS Cruiser hit a 28-year-old officer who later died of his injuries. Drug recognition experts have determined that the woman was impaired at the time of the incident. Just last month, she was convicted of first-degree murder charges.

Phoenix Car Accident Statistics

In 2009, there were a total of 123 collisions which resulted in 136 deaths in Phoenix. The number of injuries due to collisions dropped 8.9% during the year. In 2010, according to Arizona Crash Facts, alcohol-related crashes accounted for 5.17% of all crashes in the state.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Wrongful Death Lawyer

In a case like this, although it is difficult to say, it may be that there is a claim against the driver as well as the officers for the high speed chase. Obviously, this is a touchy subject as the officers were just trying to do their job. An experienced Phoenix wrongful death lawyer would look at the length of the chase, how the chase came about, and what precautions were taken to make sure that other innocent people were not injured by the chase. Typically, police chases are not something that is encouraged by the police for just this reason; innocent bystanders can be seriously injured because high speed chases are often very dangerous. The Husband and Wife Law Team of the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. offer a free consultation and have been helping people for years pursue their personal injury and auto accident wrongful death claims. Please call (602) 457-6222. You can also follow us on our Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers Twitter account for additional information, news, and other topics of interest.

When you are an Arizona car accident attorney, you see many cases that are single vehicle car accidents. Many times these accidents result in very serious injuries. ABC15 recently reported a single-vehicle accident on Loop 101. The report indicates that prior to the car accident, a man was driving over 100 miles per hour when he hit the State Route 51 divider. Afterwards, the car was said to have flipped over at least 2 times. After being removed from the vehicle, the man was immediately taken to a hospital and is currently in critical condition. Police say that impairment may have been a factor in the accident.

We are sorry to hear about this incident and hope that the man has a fast recovery.

Phoenix Car Accident Statistics

It is said that rollovers account for 33% of all passenger fatalities, and that SUV’s are usually the vehicles involved in rollover accidents. In Phoenix, the number of fatal car accidents has decreased 13% from 2008 to 2009. 6% of the collisions were said to have involved alcohol. Alcohol is also the cause of 44% of traffic deaths.

What To Know When You Are in a Phoenix Rollover Car Accident

Rollovers are often caused when a person is speeding and then loses control of the vehicle. This is why there are speed limits on any roadway. Rollovers are dangerous accidents and people are often seriously injured. It is recommended to keep the right speed when driving and to avoid sudden turns as with SUVs especially this can cause the car to rollover. If you are in a rollover accident, it is important to decipher what caused the car to rollover. If it is merely driver error, you would not have a personal injury claim unless you were a passenger. If you are a passenger, you may have a claim if the driver was negligent. Many times, another car may be responsible for the accident as well if the rollover car was cut off and the driver had to swerve and take immediate action.

How Can a Top Rated Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney Help You

An experienced Phoenix car accident injury attorney will be able to evaluate why there was a rollover car accident. In this particular situation it appears the driver may have just been speeding. If this driver had a passenger for instance though, the passenger could have a claim for personal injuries. If the driver was actually cut off or someone else hit him and that is what caused him to go into the route divider, then the driver could have a claim against that phantom car. Even if a situation arises where you are cut off and do not know who the driver is who did it, you may still have a personal injury claim to collect on. Each accident is different and merits talking to an experienced personal injury lawyer in Phoenix. Call for a free consultation to talk to the Breyer Law Offices, .P.C. at (602) 457-6222.

As Mesa car accident lawyers, it seems to us that Mesa has gotten its unfair share of serious car accidents this last month. In recent news, ABC15 has reported that there was a serious car crash on Gilbert Road involving a car and a truck. Police say that the car crossed the median line and crashed head-on into a Forest Service truck. The car was seen at the side of the road after landing on its roof. Both drivers were taken to the hospital where the driver of the car has been reported to be in critical condition and the driver of the truck is in stable condition. Police say that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. Our thoughts go out to the victims and their families.

Mesa Car Crash Statistics

According to the car crash and road traffic accident reports for 2009, there were a total of 20 fatal accidents in Mesa. 5 of those were caused by drunk drivers. There were a total of 52 people who were involved in these accidents and 20 fatalities.

Contact an Experienced Mesa Auto Accident Injury Attorney

In a case like this, it appears that the truck driver was not at-fault for this incident. It may be that the driver of the car was at fault, but perhaps more investigation may show that the driver was not at fault. An experienced Mesa car accident lawyer would need to investigate the scene, talk to the witnesses, and look at the property damage of the two vehicles involved. An accident reconstructionist could look at these vehicles and determine the speed that the car driver was travelling and see if any other party was at fault.

Alexis and Mark Breyer, attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have helped people in Mesa for years with these types of accidents. If you would like a free consultation, call (480) 389-2463. You can also visit our AZ Personal Injury Attorneys Facebook account for news and additional topics of interest.

The Phoenix car accident attorneys at Breyer Law Office, P.C. are praying for the speedy recovery of the victims of the recent five-vehicle crash in Phoenix. As reported by ABC 15, multiple people were sent to various local hospitals because of injuries sustained from the crash at 103rd Avenue and Camelback Road.

Among the six people involved, one refused to be treated, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. Some of the victims may have possibly acquired life-threatening injuries according to a fire department official.

The wreck closed the area and authorities are looking into factors which may have caused the multiple vehicle crash.

What May Have Caused This Phoenix Car Crash?

There has been no information with regards to the exact cause of the accident. The two most prevalent causes of car accident are alcohol impairment and speeding. According to Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) data, about 1,457, or 5 percent, of all crashes in Phoenix last year were considered to involve alcohol.

Injury Crashes in Phoenix

Arizona car accident injuries can sometimes cause permanent disabilities and can be life threatening. Phoenix roadways have been plagued with crashes that have injured many people. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), there were 9,715 injury crashes in Phoenix in 2010 - the highest among the state’s cities.

Call a Phoenix Auto Accident Attorney

If you or a loved one has suffered car accident injuries, contact an attorney to represent you in a compensation claim. With today’s high cost of medical care and other accident-related expenses, personal injury compensation is necessary to help pay all of the medical care incurred. Many people who are seriously injured are also left to think about how they will pay their medical and household bills when they are unable to work. There are also future medical bills to worry about when you have been injured in a car accident in Phoenix. That's why experienced attorneys can make a big difference.

Experienced Phoenix personal injury lawyers can help victims obtain successful settlements to help with all of these financial burdens. Call the Husband And Wife Law Team for a free consultation at (480) 389-2463.