Phoenix Car Accident Attorney Blog

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.

Phoenix fatal car accident lawyers, Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices are alarmed as reports of fatal collisions continue to plague Arizona. In recent news, a woman was killed and three others were injured in an early morning crash at 19th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.

As reported by ABC 15, Phoenix police are still investigating the collision that happened at about 5 a.m. on Tuesday and are looking to find out whether impairment was involved. A small child was among those rushed to a nearby hospital and is reportedly in critical condition.

Phoenix Fatal Car Accident Statistics
Among Arizona cities, Phoenix has the highest number of fatal car accidents in 2010. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), there were 134 fatal crashes in Phoenix killing 149 people in 2010.

Arizona State DUI Laws
One of the possible factors being looked into by Phoenix police is impaired driving. DUI drivers have been a major concern in road safety. Last year a statewide holiday DUI task force was formed which resulted in thousands of arrests.

Just likes most states, Arizona follows the .08 legal limit for blood alcohol level. Any driver caught driving while impaired will face penalties including, but not limited to, monetary fines, jail time, and the mandatory use of an ignition interlock device.

Contact a Phoenix Fatal Car Accident Lawyer
Nobody wants to lose a loved one to a fatal crash. But as these tragedies do happen in real life, the best way to ensure that justice and compensation is enforced is by hiring an experienced and skilled Phoenix auto accident wrongful death lawyer. Families of fatal car accident victims should avail themselves of the free consultation that most wrongful death lawyers in Arizona offer to find out which services will best help them in their legal battle. To speak to Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free consultation call (602) 457-6222. You can also follow us on our Arizona Law Team Twitter account for news, useful information, and other topics of interest.

Based on reports by AZ Central, a fatal car crash in Phoenix has killed a 28-year -old woman. The incident happened on Saturday morning around 2 a.m. Near E. Ray Road and 33rd Street. Phoenix police revealed that the victim was driving her car when she crossed the median and crashed into a palm tree.

Our Phoenix car crash attorneys at Breyer Law Offices are aware that despite the decline of fatal car crashes in Phoenix, the sixth most populated city in the United States, they still pose a great risk to almost 1.4 million people. Our thoughts go out to the family of this woman. This is a very difficult time for the family and our prayers are with them and others who have had the misfortune of having a loved one killed in a car accident.

Phoenix Fatal Car Crash Statistics

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) published the 2010 Arizona motor vehicle crash statistics on August 2011. As reported by ADOT, Phoenix has the highest number of car crashes in 2010 with 29,062 incidents. Crash related fatalities in the area accounted for 149 deaths while there were 15,050 injured people.

Reckless Driving Laws in Arizona

Did you know that ADOT pointed out that speeding is the most common driver violation in Arizona? Driving at a speed too fast for certain conditions can by itself be considered as reckless driving. Mark and Alexis Breyer, a husband and wife law team, and experienced Phoenix car crash attorneys can explain to you the existing laws on reckless driving and how you can use it to give justice to your lost loved ones.

What Can You Do?

The pain of losing a loved one is unbearable and cannot be calculated by any material means. However, it is also important that we give justice to those who are injured as the result of another person's negligence. Families of Phoenix car crash victims can seek advice on how to hold negligent parties accountable. Contact us today to learn more about your legal rights and options. The initial consultation is free. Call now at 602-457-6222. You can also visit our Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers Facebook page for helpful information, news, and other topics of interest.

Some people may estimate its likelihood, but the occurrence of a fatal car crash may be more common than one thinks. It is more than just the scenario on the 6 ‘o clock news, or the thrilling scene in the next Fast and the Furious movie, but a very real, very tragic happening. In fact, car crashes remain to be one of the leading causes of death not only in the country, but in the whole world as well. Did you know that in the state of Arizona alone, car accidents account for about 19% of its total fatal crashes?

Just last Sunday night in Lake Havasu City, a 19-year old was killed in a traffic accident in Arizona at the State Route 95 and a Palo Verde intersection. The victim was driving at high speed when his pick-up truck crashed into another vehicle and hit a light pole, causing his truck to catch fire. He died at the scene, while people of other cars were not injured. Police reports show that alcohol did not seem to be a factor but high speed driving in turn caused the crash. Further investigations of the crash are ongoing.

High-speed driving in Arizona or driving under the influence of alcohol are the two main causes of car crashes. These can and must be avoided though because studies have shown that even just one drink of alcohol is enough to impair one’s driving ability. Even though the legal blood-alcohol concentration level is .08, a level of just .04-.06 can cause enough impairment of memory, reasoning and mental alertness. It is thus important to avoid drinking alcohol before driving.

For more inquiry and assistance on the matter, call our experienced intersection accident attorneys in Phoenix at (602) 457-6222.

Every day, 30 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This amounts to one death every 48 minutes. In 2009, 10,839 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for nearly one-third (32%) of all traffic-related deaths in the United States (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). The above statistics tells us about the shattering effects of impaired drinking, an act which currently plagues societies all over the world.

On an early Monday morning, a fatal Phoenix vehicle crash occurred at the southbound lane of SR 51 (KPHO 05/16/2011). An unidentified driver reportedly drove the wrong way, travelling northbound at the SR 51 southbound lane. When the driver entered the on-ramp, his vehicle crashed into a wall, and he was pronounced dead on the scene. An officer from the Department of Public Safety said that alcohol could be a factor in the crash.

It has been repeatedly reiterated by the authorities that drinking and driving in Arizona are not supposed to go together. So if there are plans to drink, then it is recommended to assign or designate a non-drinking driver in the group. Better yet, if drinking, avoid driving and instead, take a taxi or a get a ride home with somebody who is sober. Also, remember that friends don’t let friends drive drunk. If a friend is drunk, intervene and take away their keys for their own safety. When hosting a party, keep the above reminders, or try to serve non-alcoholic drinks instead.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of an alcohol-related crash, you should know your legal rights and options. Call us at (480) 753-4534 for a free consultation.

Arizona road accidents can happen any time, to anyone and anywhere. So whenever you are on the roadways, pay attention to the road and not to other things to avoid distractions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 5.5 million car crashes where reported in the United States in 2009. Collisions with another vehicle are considered the most common harmful event for fatal injury.

On a Saturday afternoon, a fatal car crash happened in a busy intersection of Peoria, which killed 1 woman and caused minor injuries to the occupants of other colliding vehicles.

According to police, the fatal Peoria car crash occurred when an impaired driver of a Lincoln Navigator rear ended a vehicle driven by 64- year old woman. This led to a chain reaction crash, which involved another four vehicles.

The 64-year old woman suffered major injuries and was immediately taken to the hospital where she was declared dead. Meanwhile, another driver was also taken to the hospital due to sustained minor injuries.

The fatal crash led to the temporary closure of the intersection of 83rd Avenue and Union Hills Drive for the entire afternoon for further investigation.

This terrible story shows that anyone can be a victim of a fatal Arizona car accident. The 64-year old woman was very involved in the Red Cross, operating Emergency Communications Response Vehicles during disasters.

As a reminder whenever driving; you should always wear your seat belt, use proper turn signals, and leave at least a car length between you and the car in front of you when you are stopped. In case you are ever rear-ended, leaving extra space may prevent you from being pushed into the car in front of you and suffering two impacts.

If a loved one is ever involved in a fatal crash, contact us immediately on (602) 267-1280. We will give you a free consultation and answer as many of your questions as we can.