The best Phoenix car accident lawyer will be able to tell a victim or his/her family things about the law that they do not know. Many people think injury claims are simple, but they are actually very complex. We are saddened to report that a serious injury took place on October 24, 2011 between a person in a wheelchair and a vehicle. The accident took place at 20th Street and Villa based on reports by ABC15. Police say the person in the wheelchair sustained serious injuries as a result of the accident.
Car Accident Statistics for Phoenix
In 2009, car accident statistics across Phoenix decreased 13% from 2008 and has been considered at the lowest rate of accidents for 20 years. 17-14 was the rate of accidents per 1,000 residents. There was also an 8.9% decrease in the number of injuries suffered from collisions. There were 136 deaths which resulted from 123 collisions during the year. Out of all the traffic fatalities in the year, pedestrians accounted for 26.3% of traffic fatalities.
Contact an Experienced Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
An experienced Phoenix pedestrian accident lawyer most likely would hire an accident reconstructionist to investigate the scene of this car accident. Probably the scene of the accident will show skid marks and other evidence that will lead to the truth about who is at-fault for this accident. Arizona is what we call a comparative law state, so an experienced lawyer should be able to look at the facts and investigate the scene of the accident to determine what percentage of fault is attributed to each party. Under Arizona law, an injured person can collect for the percentage of fault that they are innocent. Therefore, even if you are partially at fault for an accident, you can still collect for pain and suffering. It will be up to the lawyer to prove the extent of your injuries, the percentage of fault, and the value of your claim. At the Breyer Law Offices, P.C., we have handled comparative fault cases for years. For your free consultation call (602) 457-6222. You can also follow us on our Husband and Wife Law Team Twitter account for news and other topics of interest.
