Mesa Car Accident: Car Drives Through Business
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.
