2012 February Archive

As Peoria car crash lawyers, we want to warn drivers that road construction is already taking place for the new tourist and recreational development at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, according to AZ Central. The city and the county of Maricopa want to lure tourists to the park, and plan to expand certain roads, build tourist attractions, and more. This could significantly increase traffic in the area, and we want to urge drivers to be cautious both during the construction phase as well as when there is an influx of tourists.

Peoria Car Crashes: Info about Lake Pleasant Regional Park

It takes cautious driving and knowledge about road hazards, such as construction zones, to avoid Peoria car crashes. For more information or to learn about the planned tourist and recreational attractions at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, contact the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department at (602) 506-2930.

Peoria Car Crash Information

Peoria was the scene of 11 fatalities and 957 injuries caused by Peoria car crashes in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Drunk drivers were responsible for 89 of these collisions, three of which were fatal and 52 that involved injuries. Drivers can try to reduce their risk of being in a crash by driving with awareness and avoiding distractions like cell phones or passengers, making sure their cars and lights are in good working conditions, and avoiding speeding or running red lights. Driving safely won’t eliminate your chances of being in a car accident, but it may help.

Contact a Peoria Auto Accident Injury Attorney

A knowledgeable Peoria auto accident injury attorney knows that road construction can often be the cause of car crashes. We work to investigate how crashes occur and who was responsible, including whether a construction worker or an unsafe construction zone was to blame for the dangerous Arizona roadway. With the information we collect, we represent our clients and fight for a settlement that pays their hospital expenses and more. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. only focuses on injury and wrongful death claims. For your free consultation, call us today.

At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., we were deeply saddened to hear about one woman who was killed when her truck was rear-ended by a Honda sedan at 2 a.m. on Interstate 19 near Ajo Way on February 13. It is unclear whether the woman was wearing a seatbelt, but she was thrown out of her Ford pickup truck after it rolled when it was hit. The driver of the Honda was hospitalized. We want to express our deepest condolences to the victim’s family.

Investigating This Tucson Rear End Crash

It takes a thorough investigator to uncover details about a rear end crash. It is important to learn why the driver of the Honda hit the pickup, including whether the driver was drunk, distracted, or drowsy. Drivers who are intoxicated are breaking the law, and victims can file for punitive damages to bring the lawbreaker to justice. Rear end collisions are extremely dangerous and can cause the car in front to roll, as in the case of this Arizona fatal auto accident. Victims often suffer extreme neck and back injuries, as well as head trauma.

Tucson Rear End Collision Information

We think it is important that people realize that rear end crashes were the most common type of crash in Arizona in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). There were more than 40,000 incidents in the state during that year. This type of collision is nearly impossible to avoid; even if drivers see someone approaching them too quickly from behind, there is often nowhere to go and no time to move. In most cases, however, drivers don’t even know they are about to get hit. The best ways to reduce your chances of being in a rear end collision are to make sure your brake lights and turn signals are in good working condition, use turn signals to show others your intention and turn on your hazard lights if you have to slow or stop suddenly.

Contact a Tucson Wrongful Death Attorney

An experienced Tucson wrongful death attorney can figure out why this crash happened and bring the at-fault driver to justice. This means obtaining a settlement that covers the many expenses the victim’s family will accrue. The Husband and Wife Law Team has won large settlements for clients in the past. See what we can do for you by calling today for your free consultation.

As Arizona road shoulder accident lawyers, we want to share a few tips on what to do if you ever need to pull off to the side of the road. These tips can help you stay safer and hopefully avoid Arizona car crashes, although we realize that not all crashes are avoidable. There is a safe way to pull over, and you just have to know what to do.

Arizona Road Shoulder Accidents: What to Do Before Pulling Over

Before pulling over, make sure you make safe lane changes and indicate your intentions with a turn signal. Slow down as much as possible without putting yourself at risk of a rear-end collision. Drive for several seconds in the far right lane, slowing down as you look at the shoulder. If it is paved, it is probably all right to pull onto. However, if you see an exit ahead, this is a far safer option. Continue to drive if you can do so safely until you reach the exit, then take it.

Arizona Road Shoulder Accidents: What to Do After Pulling Over

Once you have pulled onto the shoulder, put on your hazard lights immediately if you haven’t already done so. Do not exit your car. Instead, call 9-1-1 or emergency services, like AAA, for help. It is typically safer inside your car than it is outside your car. If possible, study a map to determine how far the next exit is. If it is within a safe driving distance and you can get there without jeopardizing your safety, pull back into the right lane when it is safe to do so and continue on to the exit. If you have a flat tire, once you are pulled over, get out when it is safe to do so and walk into the dirt area next to the road. Determine if it is safe to pull into the dirt area in order to get farther off the road. If so, do it immediately. The farther you are off the side of the road, the safer you will be. However, make sure the dirt is not too soft and not at a slant, otherwise you could get stuck and it will be more difficult to change a flat tire.

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney

As Arizona personal injury attorneys, the Husband and Wife Law Team knows that thousands of people are injured every year when they are pulled over onto the shoulder. They are often hit when they are pulled over for a traffic violation, when they experience a flat tire, or when their cars break down. Contact us for a free consultation regarding your injuries and damages.

As Arizona car crash lawyers, we know that being hit from behind can cause serious and life-threatening injuries. A 27-year-old Pima woman had to be airlifted to the University of Arizona Medical Center at 9:50 a.m. on February 10 after someone smashed into the back of her car on Highway 70, according to Fox 10. That driver was uninjured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the woman as she begins down the road to recovery.

Causes of This Pima Rear End Crash

According to police reports, this Pima rear end crash occurred when the female driver began to slow down to make a left turn into her residence. The driver of the car behind her, a Ford F-150, did not notice her slowing down and doesn’t recall seeing a turn signal, he later told police. Something dislodged inside the woman’s car during the crash and hit her in the head. Police believe her head injury could have been caused by an infant car seat that wasn’t secured in the backseat.

Pima Rear End Crash Statistics

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) does not provide statistics for Pima rear end crashes specifically. However, there were 4,412 crashes in the city during 2010, resulting in 39 deaths and 1,889 injuries. In the state of Arizona that same year, there were 40,371 rear end collisions in total. These resulted in 54 fatal crashes and 12,058 crashes involving injuries. This type of crash was the most common type in the state that year.

Contact a Pima Personal Injury Attorney

An experienced attorney knows that this victim deserves proper representation. While it is likely the at-fault driver will argue the woman didn’t have her left turn signal on, it is also likely he was distracted or speeding, which resulted in him smashing into the back of her car. The Husband and Wife Law Team works hard to prove the at-fault driver is responsible for the medical bills and other expenses the victim faces, and we work to obtain a settlement that pays for those expenses. Contact us today for a free consultation to see what we can do for you.

As Phoenix hit and run collision attorneys, we were shocked to hear that a driver smashed into a bus stop near 67th Avenue and Camelback Road at 3 p.m. on February 14, 2012. The driver stopped momentarily, asked if everyone was all right, and then left. Witnesses describe the driver as a black man in his 30s driving a white Hyundai Sonata with the license plate ARV4480. The people who were injured include a 46-year-old man and two women, ages 28 and 38. They suffered non-life threatening injuries, but had to be rushed to the hospital. Our thoughts are with them as they start their road to recovery. We urge anyone with information about this driver to contact police immediately.

Causes of This Phoenix Hit and Run Collision

This Phoenix hit and run collision was most likely caused by a distracted driver. Reports at this time do not indicate that any other cars were involved, so it is likely the driver just wasn’t paying attention when he veered into the bus stop. He could also have been drunk. Many drivers get distracted by cell phones, their radios, other drivers, and more. Driving distracted can be just as dangerous as driving drunk in some cases.

Phoenix Hit and Run Collision Statistics

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) doesn’t provide specific Phoenix hit and run collision statistics, but it did report that there were 11,388 hit and run incidents in the state of Arizona in 2010, which resulted in 43 fatal crashes and 2,285 injury crashes.

Arizona Personal Injury Attorneys: The Team

The Husband and Wife Law Team are Arizona personal injury attorneys who understand how dangerous hit and run crashes can be. Many times, victims are left injured without the ability to call 9-1-1 themselves. When a driver flees the scene, they put these people at a greater risk of serious injury or death because they don’t stay to help. We hold these at-fault drivers responsible by working to obtain settlements from them that pay for the medical expenses and other costs the victims may incur. Contact us today for your free consultation.

As Mesa car accident attorneys, we know how much traffic cameras bother some drivers. They issue tickets without any sort of public relations attempts and without allowing drivers to share their side of the story. However, they may also help reduce the number of drivers who break the law, such as speeding and running red lights.

They also help police by allowing them to review crash footage when Arizona intersection accidents occur. Recently, the city of Mesa decided to keep the cameras in place for at least two more years, according to AZ Central. However, the city council will continue discussing alternatives in attempt to make the cameras more cost effective.

Mesa Car Accident Information

The high number of Mesa car accidents that occurred in 2005 was what prompted the city council to install the cameras in 2006. At that time, there was more than one traffic fatality per week, totaling 64 fatalities in one year alone. The council put cameras in intersections around schools after one teen was killed by a distracted driver. In total, crashes at intersections with cameras have been cut nearly in half, dropping from 694 in 2005 to 370 in 2010.

Changes to the Mesa Car Accident Camera Program

There will be some changes to the Mesa car accident cameras this year to alleviate some of the complaints from the public. These changes include:

• More cameras near schools.
• Allowing public to register complaints or get information about camera-issued tickets.
• Two cameras will be made available to neighborhoods with speeding complaints.
• There will be a computer where drivers can review the camera footage.

Mesa Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help

If you are injured in a crash, an experienced personal injury attorney can investigate your case, often using cameras just like these, to help determine who was responsible. With the information from these cameras, Breyer Law Offices, P.C. can obtain settlements to pay for your related expenses. However, we also see cases in which drivers are wrongfully issued tickets because of these cameras, and they need someone on their side to fight for their rights. Contact us today to see what we can do for you.

As Scottsdale car crash attorneys, we were surprised to hear that a sedan smashed through the wall of a beauty salon after a 71-year-old female driver accelerated forward out of her parking space instead of hitting the brakes on February 10, 2012, according to Fox 10. The crash occurred at 2:30 p.m. at the Tuscany Salon, and there were about 30 people inside. An employee was pinned against the wall and suffered severe injuries, while a client suffered less severe accident injuries. The driver also suffered minor injuries. Our thoughts are with everyone during their recovery period, and we hope they completely heal from their injuries.

How Did This Scottsdale Car Crash Happen?

This Scottsdale car crash happened when the 71-year-old driver was pulling into a parking spot and hit the accelerator instead of the brakes. She accelerated her car through the front wall of the salon, crashing into two people inside. It is lucky no one else was hurt. While this was an accident, the victims likely face expensive medical bills and a long recovery time, which means they may not be able to return to work for quite some time.

Scottsdale Car Crash: How to Stay Safe

Unfortunately, there is absolutely no way to protect yourself in a Scottsdale car crash like this one. In some cases, we tell drivers to watch for other motorists who are driving erratically, making sudden lane changes, or appear to be drunk. However, there is no way to watch out for erratic driving when you are sitting inside a beauty salon. This crash took everyone by surprise.

Contact an Experienced Scottsdale Auto Accident Attorney

An experienced Scottsdale auto accident attorney knows that the victims in this incident likely will have to make difficult financial decisions because of their high medical costs and the time they will have to spend away from work. The Husband and Wife Law Team works to obtain a settlement from the at-fault driver that helps pay down these costs. While we realize the driver didn’t mean to cause the crash, we also realize the victims didn’t have to suffer from serious injury and financial hardship either, and our job is to look out for them. Contact us to see how we can help you and give you a free consultation on your claim.

The Tucson motorcycle accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. were sorry to hear that one motorcyclist was left in critical condition after colliding with a car on the 5200 block of West Trails End Road, near North Camino de Oeste and West Speedway, according to The Arizona Daily Star. Although his injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, they were very serious. Police are still investigating to figure out how the accident occurred. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the motorcyclist, and we wish him a full recovery.

How Did This Tucson Motorcycle Accident Happen?

It is unclear at this time how this Tucson motorcycle accident happened. It is possible that it occurred when one driver turned in front of the other, when someone was tailgating, or when one was distracted and drifted into the other’s lane. In all of these cases, the crash can be serious because it involves a much heavier car hitting a lighter motorcycle with a rider who is more exposed than the car’s driver. Motorcyclists often suffer worse injuries because they don’t have the same protection as other drivers.

Arizona Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reported these Arizona motorcycle accident statistics for 2010:

• 2,735 motorcycle crashes in the state
• 86 killed
• 2,390 injured
• 1,999 happened in urban areas
• 736 occurred in rural areas
• 1,390 collided with a motor vehicle
• 326 overturned
• 13 collided with a pedestrian
• 7 collided with a bicyclist
• 32 collided with an animal
• 351 collided with a fixed object
• 1,303 crash investigations found no improper action on the part of the motorcyclist

Contact a Tucson Personal Injury Attorney

The victim in this crash deserves professional representation by a qualified Tucson motorcycle accident injury attorney. The Husband and Wife Law Team has obtained large settlements for clients that pay for medical expenses, motorcycle damages, lost wages, and much more. The first consultation is free and allows us to get to know you and how we can help you. We then begin investigating to gather facts about how and why the crash occurred. With this information, we work to obtain a settlement for you. Contact us today for your free consultation.

As Sierra Vista car accident attorneys, we were very sorry to hear about the serious injuries that a 52-year-old woman sustained on Saturday, February 4, 2012 after her car collided with a 2011 Ford F250 pickup, according to a news report published in the Sierra Vista Herald. She was driving a 2003 Toyota Corolla, and the crash occurred at the intersection of Charleston Road and Colombo Avenue at about 8 a.m. The woman had to be airlifted to a Tucson hospital. It is unclear whether the other driver was injured. We wish the woman a speedy and full recovery.

Causes of This Sierra Vista Car Accident

It is unclear what caused this Sierra Vista car accident, and police are asking witnesses to call Officer Darryl Scott at (520) 452-7500 with any information. When crashes occur at intersections, it is possible it happens when one driver failed to yield to another during a left turn, or when someone runs a red light. These Arizona intersection accidents can result in serious injuries, as is apparent in this crash. It is also more dangerous when a larger vehicle, like the pickup truck, crashes into a smaller passenger car, which is lighter and lower to the ground.

Sierra Vista Car Accident Statistics

There were 756 Sierra Vista car accidents in 2010, which left one dead and 284 injured, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Thirty-four of the crashes were alcohol-related. Pickup trucks and vans were involved in 39,571 crashes in the state that same year, and passenger cars were involved in 136,850 crashes.

What a Sierra Vista Car Accident Lawyer Does

An experienced Sierra Vista car accident lawyer works to make sure victims receive the best possible medical care while we obtain settlements that pay for the many expenses the victims face after a crash, including medical bills, lost wages, car damages, and more. We talk to witnesses, review police reports, and work hard to determine exactly what happened. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. then holds the at-fault driver responsible. Contact us for a free consultation.

Although it is impossible to avoid every car accident, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has revealed the safest vehicles of 2012. Having a safer vehicle may help reduce your likelihood of serious injury when you are involved in a crash. While not all injuries can be avoided, it brings peace of mind to know you and your family may be a little safer.

How is Safety Rating Determined?

Safety ratings for Arizona car accidents are determined by a car’s crashworthiness, including how well it protects the driver and passengers inside. The IIHS rates vehicles as good, acceptable, marginal or poor. It bases these ratings on many tests, including:

1. High-speed front crash test
2. High-speed side crash test
3. Rollover test
4. Seat/head restraint evaluation

To get a top safety rating, the car must rate well in all four tests. If it doesn’t rate well in one or more of the tests, it gets a lower rating. More information is available at www.iihs.org/ratings/.

Arizona Car Accidents: Which Cars are Safest?

The list of cars that are safest when involved in Arizona car accidents is very long. For a full report, visit www.iihs.org/ratings/. However, we will list a few here, including:

• Fiat 500
• Ford Fiesta (built after July 2011)
• Honda Fit
• Toyota Yaris
• Chevrolet Cruze
• Ford Focus 4-Door
• Honda Insight
• Kia Soul
• Mazda 3
• Mini Cooper Countryman
• Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
• Audi A4
• Lincoln MKZ
• Mercedes C Class
• Acura TSX
• Lincoln MKS
• Jeep Patriot
• Honda CR-V
• Kia Sorento
• Toyota Venza
• Subaru Tribeca
• Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Ford Explorer
• GMC Terrain
• Honda Pilot
• Hyundai Santa Fe

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney If You are Injured

An experienced Arizona personal injury attorney knows you deserve proper representation if someone else is responsible for your injuries no matter what kind of car you drive. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has obtained large financial settlements for past clients. Let us investigate your case to see what we can do for you. Our initial consultation is free. Call us today.