Phoenix Wrong-Way Car Accident Results in Injuries
As Phoenix drunk driving victim lawyers, we weren’t surprised to hear that alcohol played a role in a wrong-way car accident on December 22 at 2 a.m., according to a news report in Fox 10. The intoxicated driver was traveling the wrong way on 43rd Avenue between Cactus and Cholla when the car hit another vehicle head-on. Three people were hospitalized for their injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims at this time, and we wish them a speedy recovery.
Causes of This Phoenix Car Accident
As injury lawyers for Phoenix victims of drunk driving accidents, we know that drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol can cause serious and even fatal car accidents. According to police, alcohol played a factor in this head-on Phoenix car accident. The intoxicated driver was apparently unaware that the car was traveling the wrong way down 43rd Avenue. The approaching car was unable to get out of the way in time and was most likely surprised by the fact the other car was traveling the wrong way on the street. There is no excuse for driving drunk.
Phoenix Car Accident Statistics
There were more than 29,000 Phoenix car accidents in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). There were 1,940 head-on car accidents in the state of Arizona in 2010, resulting in 47 fatal car accidents and 988 that involved injuries. Head-on car accidents can be extremely serious because of the rate of speed both cars are traveling - and in opposite directions.
Do You Have A Phoenix Dram Shop Claim?
Many people do not know about a claim called dram shop. An experienced lawyer could be the difference between no settlement at all and a fair settlement when you are hit by a drunk driver. In this case, where the at-fault driver was driving drunk, it may be that he was coming from an establishment that was serving alcohol. If he had too much to drink at an establishment it may be that the place that served him the liquor may be responsible for the injuries to the victims as well. Holding the bar as well as the individual who drank and then made the decision to drive is something that the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. work hard at every day. Contact us today for a free consultation.
