Phoenix Car Accident Attorney Blog

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.