As Phoenix rollover accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about a woman who had to be extricated from her car and transported to a local hospital after her car rolled over Wednesday morning, January 11, 2012, according to Fox 10. The accident occurred near 32nd Street and Broadway just off Interstate 10. According to police, either a van or a car ran a red light, causing the rollover collision. We are unsure at this time about the extent of the victims’ injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and we wish them a full recovery.
Causes of This Phoenix Rollover Accident
This Phoenix rollover accident was caused when a driver ran a red light. Running red lights is extremely dangerous. Cars can collide and roll, as they did in this case, because of the speed and angle of impact. When cars are hit on the side, passengers can also be seriously hurt. Police are still working to determine which driver ran the red light. This case deserves proper investigation since it is against the law to disregard stop lights.
Phoenix Rollover Accident Statistics
One of the streets named in this Phoenix rollover accident, 32nd Street, was also listed in a report from AZ Central as one of the most accident-prone streets in the city. In Phoenix in 2010, there were 29,062 accidents, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). In Arizona, 4,910 accidents were caused by drivers who disregarded traffic signals, causing 28 fatal crashes and 2,313 injury crashes. Angle collisions, which is what this particular accident was, totaled 15,815 in the state in 2010.
Contact a Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney
An experienced Phoenix personal injury attorney can interview witnesses to determine which driver ran the red light. With this information, the Husband and Wife Law Team will work to hold that driver responsible and to collect the best settlement possible. We work to obtain large settlements for our clients while they rest and recover from their injuries. Contact us today at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free consultation on your injury claim.
Breyer Law Offices, P.C. is happy to hear that police geared up to help prevent DUI-related Arizona car accidents this past holiday season, according to a news report in AZ Central. The report showed that more than 70 Arizona law agencies teamed together for the Statewide Holiday DUI Enforcement Task Force in 2011. Their goal was to make sure drunk drivers stay off the roads. Thousands of officers participated under the motto “Drive Hammered … Get Nailed!”
Arizona Car Accident Statistics
Police made more than 18,000 DUI-related arrests in 2010. There were 5,489 Arizona DUI car accidents and 223 fatalities from these car accidents, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). There were also more than 3,700 people injured because of drunk drivers. Nearly 4,000 drunk drivers involved in car accidents were male while 1,360 were female. The 25-34 year age group had the most DUI-related crashes, and nighttime accounted for the most crashes at 4,054 while there were 1,435 DUI-related car accidents in the daytime.
Avoid Arizona DUI Car Accidents: The Ignition Interlock Device
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), DUI offenders will have to drive with an ignition interlock device, which is installed on the dashboard and requires the driver to exhale into it before the car can be started. If the device detects alcohol, the engine won’t start. The device reportedly leads to a 40 to 95 percent reduction in DUI driving offenses.
Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney
An experienced Arizona personal injury lawyer represents victims who are injured by drunk drivers. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. makes sure car accident victims receive the best possible medical care while they work to hold the at-fault driver responsible for the victim’s medical bills, lost wages, damages, and more. When drivers violate the law and cause car accidents, they can face punitive damages as well, which are meant to punish them and set an example so others don’t take the same illegal actions. Contact us today for a free consultation.
A division of Johnson and Johnson, DePuy Orthopedics, issued a recall notice to all patients who used two of their devices. The DePuy ASR XL Aceabular Hip System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System, both a commonly used hip replacement device, were recalled due to the high failure rate of these devices.
The Failure Rate of a DePuy Device
Hip replacement surgery is expected to last in patients for roughly 15 years. However, patients whose doctors or surgeons used one of the two DePuy devices had to go in for a second, extremely painful, and expensive hip replacement surgery. This second surgery was usually required within 5 years of the first initial surgery.
What Causes the Problem in These Hip Replacement Devices?
The main source of the problem that led to the recall of the DePuy Orthopedics devices was the replacement cup. The replacement cup in DePuy devices is made to be shallower than other competitor’s hip replacement devices. The shallow cup makes it difficult for surgeons and patients to align the device up with the patient’s body. An improperly aligned device can lead to extreme pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Patients who had one of the two DePuy devices started to complain to their doctors that they were experiencing pain, swelling, and limited mobility within a year of the surgery.
Another problem patients experience with the DePuy Orthopedic devices was the possibility of excessive friction causing metallic particles to be released into the blood stream. Metallic shavings were a result of the excessive friction caused by the ball and cup elements of the device. Prolonged exposure to metallic shavings in the blood stream can result in dementia, heart attacks, strokes, and deafness in some patients.
What Should You Do If You Have a Defective DePuy Hip?
Patients who have had a DePuy ASR hip replacement device implanted before 2003 may be eligible to receive compensation for any medical expenses that resulted from this defective device. Patients who experienced any of the following should consider contacting a doctor who can provide them with medical advice:
- Pain and swelling after their hip replacement surgery
- A second surgery was required to replace a DePuy ASR device
- X-rays were performed to determine if a potentially DePuy ASR device was implanted
- A DePuy ASR device was implanted before 2003
It is estimated that close to 90% of all hip replacement patients before 2003 may have had a Depuy ASR device implanted. For more detailed information about the recall, please contact a California DePuy attorney.
Chris Foerster is an internet marketing professional at the Bisnar & Chase law firm that has provided this guest blog post. Bisnar & Chase is an experienced firm with a number of skilled DePuy Lawyers.
As Surprise car accident attorneys, we were saddened to hear about an Arizona rollover car accident on December 11, 2011 that resulted in the death of two people. According to a news report in the Tucson Citizen, the driver of the car involved may have been impaired, as well as speeding, when the car accident occurred. He and one other person survived the car accident, but were hospitalized for their injuries. The car accident occurred at 5 a.m. near Cactus and Dysart Roads. We want to express our deepest condolences to the two victims in this terrible Surprise car accident.
Causes of This Surprise Car Accident
According to police, speed and alcohol may have been to blame for this Surprise car accident. When drivers are impaired, they risk a much greater chance of making fatal mistakes. Add speed to that and the chances of anyone surviving decrease greatly.
Surprise Car Accident Statistics
There were 1,027 Surprise car accidents in 2010 that resulted in six deaths and 433 injuries. More than 50 of those car accidents were alcohol-related and caused one death and 35 injuries, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). There were two fatal Surprise car accidents in 2009, according to City-Data.com.
Contact an Arizona Auto Accident Wrongful Death Attorney
Many times after a fatal car accident, victims’ families don’t know there are resources they can turn to in order to get help. An experienced Arizona auto accident wrongful death attorney knows that even if the passengers in this Surprise car accident entered the vehicle knowing the driver was impaired, their families may still have rights under the law to hold the at-fault driver responsible for the funeral expenses and other damages related to the deaths. The Husband and Wife Law Team takes drunk driving very seriously and works to hold at-fault drivers responsible for the pain and suffering they cause. For a free consultation, call us today.
At Breyer Law Offices P.C., we were surprised to hear of an incident involving a USPS truck hitting a woman in a motorized wheelchair on December 22 at about 1:30 p.m., according to a news report published in Fox 10. The accident occurred near 51st Avenue and Indian School Road. Witnesses attempted to lift the semi to free the woman who became trapped underneath it after the truck hit her, but they were unsuccessful. Fire crews had to pull her out with an extrication tool. Thankfully, the woman wasn’t killed despite being in such a traumatic accident. She did suffer what appeared to be a fractured arm and leg. We wish her a quick recovery and all of the helpers should be commended for trying to aid her.
Causes of This Phoenix Accident
This Arizona truck accident occurred when the USPS driver attempted to turn right and didn’t make sure the path was clear as the woman was crossing at a designated crosswalk. The semi truck was pulling a large trailer, so it is possible the driver had difficulty seeing the woman. However, it is the driver’s responsibility to make sure there are no pedestrians crossing before they turn into a crosswalk. The intersection where this accident happened was listed as one of the most dangerous intersections in Phoenix, according to a report in AZ Central. The intersection was the site of 35 Phoenix pedestrian and car accidents in 2009. There were 525 pedestrian accidents in Phoenix in 2009 and 589 in 2008, according to a study published in AZ Central.
Contact a Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer
An experienced Phoenix truck accident injury lawyer would begin by investigating the scene of the accident. Many times, cases like these require an expert in accident reconstruction. These types of claims also are most successful when lawyers can interview witnesses and take pictures of the scene of the accident. For an absolutely free consultation, call the Husband and Wife Law Team. We are here to answer all of your legal questions.
As Phoenix bicycle accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about a man who was injured while attempting to cross the road at 19th Avenue and Vogel on January 7, according to news reports published in ABC 15. The 45-year-old man was left in critical condition after an SUV struck him. The SUV was traveling northbound on 19th Avenue in the center lane. The 47-year-old driver was not injured and showed no signs of impairment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bicycle rider and his family. We wish him a full and quick recovery.
Phoenix Bicycle Accident Statistics
The street where this accident occurred, 19th Avenue, was listed by AZ Central as one of the most accident-prone streets in the city in 2009. It was the scene of at least 47 accidents during the year. Throughout Phoenix during 2009, there were also 467 crashes between bicyclists and cars, down from 478 in 2008. Given the size of Phoenix, the fact that one street can have that many accidents in very surprising.
Contact a Phoenix Bicycle Accident Lawyer
An experienced Phoenix bicycle accident lawyer would study the scene at 19th Avenue and Vogel to determine exactly what happened. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has years of experience talking to witnesses and police to uncover the facts in many cases. With the information we gather, we work to hold the at-fault party responsible for our clients’ injuries. With the compensation we obtain from the at-fault driver, our clients are able to cover medical costs, other associated bills, and more. Contact us at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today for a free consultation.
As Gila Bend rollover accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about the 10 people who were injured in a crash on Interstate 8 on Friday afternoon, January 6, 2012, according to news reports published in the Tucson Citizen. The vehicle was traveling westbound when it rolled over, and police are still unclear about what caused it to roll. One woman had to be airlifted with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the other passengers experienced minor injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in the crash, and we wish them a full recovery.
Causes of This Gila Bend Rollover Accident
It is not immediately clear what caused this Gila Bend rollover accident, but we have seen many crashes occur because of debris in the road, recent faulty repairs on tires and other car parts, as well as sideswipe incidents. Debris in the road could cause the driver to swerve and lose control, and the same could happen if another driver sideswiped the vehicle or swerved into its lane. Faulty repairs could lead to tire or other part failure, which could cause something as serious as a rollover crash.
Gila Bend Rollover Accident Statistics
There were 20 Gila Bend car accidents in 2010 resulting in one death and nine injuries, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). It is unclear how many of those were Gila Bend rollover accidents. There were nearly 15,000 sideswipe incidents in Arizona that same year.
Contact a Gila Bend Rollover Accident Injury Lawyer
An experienced Gila Bend rollover accident injury lawyer knows how to investigate cases like this to determine who or what was at-fault for the accident. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has represented clients who are seriously injured by drivers who make poor decisions and cause significant accidents. For a complimentary consultation on your car accident case, call today.
As Arizona car accident lawyers, we were very sorry to hear about a two-vehicle collision that killed one person on January 4 in Vail, according to News 13. The crash occurred at 12:17 a.m. at milepost 50 near Sahuarita Road. Southbound lanes of Highway 83 are closed at the road. Reports are unclear about whether there are any other injuries. We express our deepest condolences to the family of the victim.
What Caused This Vail Car Accident?
Police are unsure at this time exactly how this crash occurred. However, as car accident lawyers, we often see incidents caused by drowsy or distracted drivers, especially at this time of the night. Drivers may swerve into another lane, perform an unsafe lane change, tailgate the car in front of them, and more. These actions can be extremely dangerous and even deadly, as was proven in this incident. We urge drivers to never drive while drowsy, which studies have proven can be as dangerous as driving drunk.
Arizona Car Accident Statistics
Here are some 2010 Arizona car accident statistics from the Arizona Department of Transportation that may tell us more about this Vail crash:
- 33,939 crashes were caused by speeding drivers;
- 5,520 crashes were caused by tailgating;
- 5,987 were due to unsafe lane changes;
- 3,067 were caused by failure to stay in proper lane;
- 12,026 were due to inattention and distracted driving; and
- 1,287 were caused by drowsy or fatigued drivers.
Contact a Vail Car Accident Lawyer
The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has years of experience helping accident victims. We advocate for the families of victims killed in crashes or work one-on-one with people who are hurt. We begin by investigating the accident scene itself to determine what happened and who is at fault. We then hold that at-fault driver responsible and work to obtain a settlement that pays for our clients’ medical bills and more. Contact us today for a free consultation.
As Tempe car accident attorneys, we were shocked to learn that a Tempe man deliberately hit his 19-year-old stepson with his car after an argument. The stepson had been trying to stop him from driving drunk and arguing with his wife, the teen’s mother, according to AZ Central. The three were in a car together when the mother, who was driving, pulled over and exited the car with her son. When they began walking away, the Tempe man jumped in the driver seat and hit the teen near Holmes Avenue and Alma School Road. He then fled, but was stopped by officers a few miles later when they saw him speeding past. The teen suffered bruising to his legs and face. We wish him a quick recovery.
Does the Stepson Have a Personal Injury Claim?
Many people are unaware that in situations like this the stepson may have a personal injury claim. Many times, passengers and others who are hit by the driver of the vehicle still have legal rights even though they may have chosen to ride with someone drunk or if they were trying to stop someone who was drunk from driving. In cases like these, it is important to remember to always take steps to understand your legal rights.
Contact a Tempe Personal Injury Attorney
A knowledgeable Tempe personal injury attorney knows that it is a serious crime to drive drunk and also a serious crime to deliberately hit another person with a car. The stepson and wife probably do not want to bring a criminal claim against the dad/husband. That being said, a claim against the insurance could always be made depending on the seriousness of the stepson’s injuries. If the stepson did not require any medical care, it is likely they would not want to bring a claim. We have had other cases like these where, in similar circumstances, the drunk driver seriously injured the other party. In cases like those, medical bills can sky rocket and lost wages can be incurred, bringing the person in a situation where they are best to bring a claim against the drunk driver’s insurance. If you have been injured in a scenario similar to this one, we are happy to answer all your legal questions. Contact us today for your free consultation.
As Surprise car accident attorneys, we were happy to learn about the city’s recent decision to pave the roads in the area of 219th Avenue, north of Deer Valley Road. The roads in the area are dirt and kick up a lot of dust, contributing to some poor visibility and harmful environmental conditions. The construction will begin mid-January and is federally-funded, according to a news report in Fox 10. The square mile area is surrounded by Deer Valley Road, Pinnacle Road, 219th Avenue, and 227th Avenue. Some of the streets to be paved include:
- 221st Avenue;
- 223rd Avenue;
- 225th Avenue;
- Adobe Road;
- Williams Road; and
- Knudson Road.
Avoid Surprise Car Accidents: Watch Out for Construction Crews
As Surprise car accident lawyers, we want to warn drivers to use extreme caution and slow down whenever they enter construction zones. Crews could be working very near where the cars pass, and it is unsafe and illegal to speed through the area. The construction will begin in mid-January, and crews will operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Construction is scheduled to end by mid-April if weather conditions remain favorable. You can learn more information by visiting www.az511.com/adot or www.surpriseaz.gov.
Surprise Car Accident Statistics
There were more than 1,000 Surprise car accidents in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). In Arizona in 2010, 538 crashes occurred on mud, dirt, or gravel road surfaces, resulting in seven deaths and 255 injuries.
What a Car Accident Attorney Does
An experienced Surprise car accident attorney knows how to represent victims hurt by others in car crashes. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. works with clients who have been injured when other drivers fail to drive safely despite poor visibility, bad road conditions, poor weather conditions, and more. We know that medical bills can be extremely high and understand that victims can lose money from being out of work. We work to obtain settlements to cover all these costs. Contact us for a free consultation today.
