Phoenix Car Accident Attorney Blog

As Mesa car accident attorneys, we have seen a recent rise in car accidents that involve cars driving into homes or businesses. This can be extremely dangerous and even deadly. Luckily, the doctor who worked in the office that was hit on December 21, 2011 was late to work and escaped serious injuries, according to a news report in Fox 10. As car accident attorneys, we want to warn drivers to be especially cautious when exiting parking lots to make sure they don’t accidentally put their cars in the wrong gear and cause accidents.

Causes of a Recent Mesa Car Accident

A recent Mesa car accident was caused by a 75-year-old woman who accidentally put her car into drive instead of reverse. This had serious consequences, but thankfully, no one was injured. The woman was leaving her physical therapy appointment in the office next door to the doctor’s office that she hit.

Mesa Car Accident Statistics

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), 23 people were killed and 2,893 were injured in Mesa car accidents in 2010. Inattention and distraction accounted for 12,026 car accidents in the state of Arizona in 2010.

Tips to Avoid Mesa Car Accidents

We want everyone to avoid car accidents and have a safe and happy holiday season. Here are some tips to help you avoid Mesa car accidents like this one:

• Do not drive while you are distracted.
• Do not use your cell phone while you are driving.
• Remain aware of what you are doing, as well as what other cars around you are doing.
• Make sure your car is in good working condition.
• Turn down your radio so you can concentrate on the road, including listening to other car sounds such as honking.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Never drive drunk.

Contact a Mesa Auto Accident Injury Lawyer

Mesa auto accident injury lawyers can help car accident victims. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. represents victims hurt or killed in Mesa car accidents by holding the at-fault party responsible for the many expenses they may face. Contact us today for your free consultation.

As Chandler car accident lawyers, we are happy to report that most highways in the area are free of major construction during the holidays, according to a news report in Fox 10. That means drivers don’t have the additional task of watching out for construction zones, as well as negotiating holiday traffic and other risks. However, there will still be some construction on other roads, and if bad weather hits, there will be other restrictions. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season free of car accidents.

Phoenix Car Accident Statistics

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), there were 15 people killed in car accidents on highways and local streets in 2010 during Christmas weekend. Traffic is expected to pick up during Christmas this year as well. In total, there were three fatal drunk driving car accidents in Arizona during the same 2010 weekend.

Avoid Phoenix Car Accidents: Tips from Officials

We know that whatever drivers can do to stay safe is a good thing. According to the report in Fox 10, officials have provided the following safety tips for drivers to help them avoid Phoenix car accidents:

• Always wear your seatbelt.
• Obey speed limits and other traffic signs.
• Rest well and avoid driving drowsy.
• Sober up and never drive while impaired.
• Check your vehicle for any mechanical defects, including making sure it has plenty of gas and the tires are at the manufacturer-specified air level.

How a Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. wishes everyone a safe holiday season. However, as Phoenix personal injury attorneys, we know that some car accidents can’t be avoided. That’s where we can help. If you are injured in an accident and have questions, feel free to give us a call for a free consultation.

As Glendale car accident attorneys, we have seen an increased number of car accidents this month in which people drive cars into homes and businesses. According to a news report in Fox 10, two teens who didn’t have a driver’s license or permit took their mom’s car and drove around their neighborhood a few times before crashing it into a nearby home on December 21, 2011. Luckily, no one was home and no was injured. However, there are extensive damages to the house and property, and if someone had been inside, this Glendale car accident could have been fatal.

Causes of This Glendale Car Accident

Because both boys were 15 years old and neither had a permit to drive, police believe they lost control of the car because of inexperience. This Glendale car accident occurred when they attempted to make a turn and instead crashed into the bedroom of a home.

Glendale Car Accident Statistics

There were 4,821 Glendale car accidents in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Twenty people were killed and 2,039 were injured. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. In 2009, about 3,000 teens ages 15-19 were killed in U.S. car accidents and more than 350,000 sustained injuries. Male teens account for the most car accidents in the 15-19 year old age group, nearly twice as many as females.

Glendale Car Accidents: Tips for Teens

As car accident injury attorneys, we would like to see car accidents involving teens greatly reduced or even eliminated. Here are some tips for parents to discuss with their teens:

• Never speed or follow too closely. Studies show that many teens involved in car accidents do both of these things.
• Never drink and drive. Twenty-six percent of male teens who died in car accidents in 2005 were drinking.
• Always wear seatbelts; according to a study, teens have the lowest rate of seatbelt use as compared with other age groups.
• Avoid allowing passengers into the car; many car accidents occur because the teen driver is distracted by friends.

Victims injured in a car accident should immediately contact an experienced Glendale car accident injury attorney to represent them. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have years of experience representing both teen drivers who were victims of car accidents and other drivers who were victims of car accidents caused by distracted, drunk, or inexperienced teenage drivers. Contact us today for a free consultation.

As Gilbert bicycle accident attorneys, we were happy to hear about a program that is asking for bicycle donations for children in the Higley Unified School District, according to AZ Central. The program is hoping to collect 100 bicycles to give out to 10 children at 10 schools on Saturday, December 17, 2011. This is a great program. We want to also remind parents to educate children on bicycle safety, especially when in the vicinity of cars.

Gilbert Bicycle Fundraising Program

For more information about the program, which hopes to get another 60 bikes by this Friday, December 16, 2011, contact Art Wagner at (480) 279-7085 or email him at Arthur.Wagner@husd.org. Also, Target is offering discounted bikes for people who want to buy them and donate them to the program. Contact tracy.healy@target.com for more information.

Arizona Bicycle Accident Statistics

There are approximately 2,000 bicycle accidents in Arizona every year, according to a study released by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). About 20 people are killed each year and about 1,600 are injured, according to the study.

Gilbert Bicycle Accident Safety Tips

Some bicycle safety rules to discuss with children include:

• Wearing a helmet at all times while riding bikes
• Wearing reflective clothing and using a light
• Traveling in the same direction as traffic
• Obeying all traffic signals
• Getting off the bike and walking it across a crosswalk when crossing the road

Contact a Gilbert Personal Injury Attorney

An experienced Gilbert personal injury attorney can represent you if you or your child are injured in a Gilbert bicycle accident. The Husband and Wife Law Team knows that even when bicyclists obey all traffic and safety rules, they can still be hit by motorists who aren’t paying attention or who are breaking the law. We work to hold the at-fault driver responsible for medical expenses and more. Contact us at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today at (480) 753-4534.

As Mesa car accident attorneys, we appreciate the city of Mesa’s attempts at studying and working to prevent car accidents. In 2008, the city compiled a list of statistics for the area in hopes of bringing awareness about how many car accidents occur and why they occur.

The study is published on the city’s website at www.mesaaz.gov. We hope drivers will use the information to educate themselves on how to avoid Mesa car accidents.

Mesa Car Accident Statistics

According to the city’s studies:

• There were 25 fatal car accidents in Mesa in 2008, which resulted in 26 deaths.
• The city’s percentage of fatal car accidents is below the national average.
• Most crashes (92 percent) occurred on “arterial” streets.
• Half of the car accidents were mid-block related.
• Twenty-two percent of drivers failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the car accidents.
• The victims were males more than 60 percent of the time.
• Pedestrian accidents made up 28 percent of fatal accidents.
• Impaired drivers caused 40 percent of all fatal crashes.
• November was the worst month for car accidents, while there were no car accidents in July.
• None of the motorcyclists involved wore helmets.

Tips to Avoid Mesa Car Accidents

From these statistics, drivers can deduce a number of things to help avoid Mesa car accidents. Drivers should remember that many accidents happen on smaller streets closer to home, when many people aren’t paying attention and driving distracted. Drivers should be very cautious when making a left turn and make sure to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. Drivers should never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Motorcyclists should always wear helmets to minimize their chances of serious injury and death.

Contact a Mesa Personal Injury Attorney

As Mesa personal injury attorneys, we know that even when drivers obey all traffic and safety laws, car accidents still happen. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. works to represent the victims hurt in Mesa car accidents. We investigate to determine who was at fault and seek justice for the injured. Contact us for your free consultation today at (480) 753-4534.

As Tucson car accident attorneys, we are saddened by the death of one man after his truck rolled over on December 5 near Marana, Arizona. The accident occurred around 6 a.m., according to a news report from Fox 10, and involved nine vehicles on Interstate 10 near Tucson. Another driver had to be flown to University Medical Center because of serious injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured as well as with the family of the deceased driver.

Causes of This Tucson Car Accident

According to reports about the Tucson car accident, the truck rear-ended a vehicle in front of it and then rolled over into oncoming traffic. This caused a chain reaction of several crashes, including other pickup trucks as well as a utility truck. The driver in the rollover crash died at the scene.

Tucson Car Accident Statistics

There were 32 fatal Tucson car accidents in 2009, according to City-Data.com. There were 47 vehicles involved in the accidents, as well as eight fatal car accidents caused by drunk drivers. 35 fatalities resulted from Tucson car accidents in 2009, and 79 total people were involved.

How a Tucson Car Accident Lawyer Can Help

In Tucson car accidents like this one, it takes an experienced accident lawyers to investigate the scene, talk to witnesses, and review police reports to determine exactly what happened. The team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has seen car accidents caused for many reasons, including debris in the road, faulty road conditions, as well as impaired or distracted drivers. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. work to hold the at-fault driver responsible for paying the medical bills, compensation for pain and suffering, and other expenses. Contact us today for a free consultation at (520) 308-6762.

As Scottsdale pedestrian accident attorneys, we were happy to learn about a new Scottsdale crosswalk scheduled to open November 26, 2011, according to a news report in the Tucson Citizen. The crosswalk will connect Scottsdale Quarter with Kierland Commons and will make crossing Scottsdale Road easier and safer. The crosswalk costs $325,000 and was paid for by Glimcher Realty Trust and the city of Scottsdale. The crosswalk includes simulated paver bricks and stone protective walls in the median.

Scottsdale Pedestrian Accident Statistics

There were two pedestrians involved in fatal Scottsdale pedestrian accidents in 2009, according to a report by City-Data.com. There were seven people killed in total in Scottsdale car accidents in 2009, four of those by drunk drivers.

Avoid Scottsdale Pedestrian Accidents: How to Use a Crosswalk Safely

Here are a few tips to help you avoid being involved in a pedestrian accident in Scottsdale. Most Scottsdale crosswalks have lights that indicate when pedestrians should cross. Wait for these lights to indicate that you should walk, then take a second or two to look both ways. If a car has not completely stopped, don’t assume it will. Wait until all cars have come to a complete stop before walking. Also, make sure to make eye contact with any drivers that may be attempting a right turn during a red light. Wait for the driver to see you and come to a complete stop before entering the roadway. Then, cross the road quickly.

Contact a Scottsdale Pedestrian Accident Injury Lawyer

As Scottsdale pedestrian accident injury lawyers, we know that even when pedestrians obey all crosswalk and traffic signals, pedestrian accidents still occur. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Scottsdale pedestrian accident, contact the Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. We work to represent you, and we hold the at-fault driver responsible for your medical expenses, lost wages, and more. Contact us today for a free consultation at (480) 389-2463. You can also follow us on our Arizona Law Team Twitter account for news and additional helpful information.

As Phoenix rollover car accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about two people who were injured after their SUV rolled over and hit a parked U.S. Customs and Border Protection vehicle near Desert Center on November 26, 2011, according to a news report in The Desert Sun. This rollover accident occurred one day before a similar rollover accident in the very same area, and traffic was backed up for at least two hours. Our thoughts and prayers are with the two injured people, and we wish them a quick recovery.

Arizona Rollover Accident Statistics

There were 106,177 car accidents in Arizona in 2010, according to a study released by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Thanksgiving weekend saw the most holiday car accidents behind July 4th. There were 2,763 rollover accidents, resulting in 145 people killed and 2,573 people injured. Maricopa County had the most car accidents: 68,579.

Causes of This Phoenix Rollover Accident

We see many causes of rollover car accidents, including vehicle malfunction, debris in the road, being side-swiped by another vehicle, and more. Interestingly, a separate rollover car accident occurred in the same area, Desert Center, the very next day, indicating that something like hazardous roadway conditions may be causing the accidents. Looking into unsafe roadway design is something that should be investigated for this accident. For claims against a city for unsafe roadway design, a notice of claim must be filed within 180 days. There are strict statutes of limitations for claims against government entities in Arizona.

How A Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

An experienced Phoenix rollover accident lawyer can investigate the scene where the rollover accident occurred to determine who is at-fault. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have handled many rollover car accidents for injury victims in the Phoenix area. Many times, rollover car accidents require experts to determine why the car rolled over. For a free consultation, contact us at (602) 457-6222.