Another road rage incident was reported earlier this week which left a 72-year-old man hurt with a severe Arizona head injury (AZ Family 04/11/2011). According to police, the beating happened at around 7:15 p.m. near Thunderbird Road and Boswell Boulevard in Peoria while the victim was stopped in traffic.
A man suddenly got out of his vehicle and went to the victim and pulled him from his vehicle while beating him.
According to witness accounts, the suspect appeared to be in his late twenties to early thirties, approximately 6 feet tall and had a light beard and was in a vehicle driven by a woman.
The victim was sent to the intensive care unit of a local hospital after suffering two brain bleeds.
Police say a suspicious 911 call was received right after the beating and are now looking for more information regarding the incident and the identity of the 911 caller.
Just last week, a man was killed after a road rage erupted and ended in gunfire in Gilbert. With the rise of such incidents, road rage is becoming a serious road safety issue for the country.
There are a lot of factors that are associated with road rage, a few of which are sleep deprivation, alcohol, and stress. If you avoid these factors and remember to always stay calm and relaxed while on the road, you will be able to avoid becoming enraged on the road; but you can’t always prevent being the recipient of road rage. If you spot someone changing lanes frequently, tailgating, speeding, or breaking traffic rules by riding in the wrong lane, these are signs of road rage and you should try to avoid getting in the way of these kinds of drivers for your own safety.
Victims of road rage incidents and traffic accidents may contact us at (480) 753-4534 for a free consultation with our Peoria accident lawyers.
A traumatic brain injury in Arizona can result in severe emotional and financial burdens not only for the victim, but also for their family. The most common causes of traumatic brain injuries are auto accidents, falls and assaults. Most recently, the case of 40-year-old Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was covered by The Associated Press and other news outlets. As we know, Giffords was shot in the head at close range and has been recovering. Doctors describe her recovery as “miraculous.” She is now undergoing rehabilitation.
Giffords has been fortunate and will hopefully recover without any further complications. Families of victims who have suffered serious brain injuries as a result of someone else’s negligence know that the road to recovery is never easy. It is difficult to predict the long lasting effects from a serious brain injury. Many victims suffer memory loss and a lifetime of disabilities. Other victims are able to return to normalcy after a prolonged period of medical procedures, physical therapy, speech therapy and constant care.
Serious brain injuries can cause severe financial burdens on families. It is important for injured victims or their families to speak to a skilled Arizona personal injury attorney, who can help them receive fair compensation. This includes compensation for their injuries, damages, cost of continued treatment and care.
The reputed brain injury Arizona lawyers at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have helped traumatic brain injury victims and their families secure full compensation for their tremendous losses. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury in an Arizona auto accident or as a result of someone else’s negligence, please call our office at 602-978-6400 for a no-cost consultation.
As personal injury attorneys in Arizona who have handled many brain injury cases, we know that finding support and resources can be a vital first step in dealing with a traumatic brain injury. Luckily, there are many resources out there for people who are suffering from a traumatic brain injury.
- The Brain Injury Association (www.biausa.org) provides information and resources to support those suffering from a traumatic brain injury.
- In addition, the Brain Injury Society (www.bisociety.org) provides many answers to individuals impacted by a brain injury.
- If you’re looking for a more medically oriented site, the American Academy of Neurology (www.aan.com) also provides information regarding treatment options and medical issues stemming from traumatic brain injury.
If you’ve suffered from a traumatic brain injury and you’re looking for legal answers, please contact Breyer Law Offices. We are experienced Phoenix brain injury attorneys and can give you the information you need to decide whether or not you want to pursue a personal injury case. Not all injuries should result in a personal injury claim. But at least by consulting with an attorney, you’ll have the legal advice you need to make the best decision for you and your family.
In our work helping Arizona accident victims, a recent story involving Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback, seemed eerily familiar to our own work with motorcycle accidents with head injuries and bicycle accidents with head injuries. According to the story, the quarterback could not fit comfortably into his helmet after suffering from a concussion because swelling had increased the circumference of his head.
The issue that a properly fitted helmet should be worn by motorcyclists and bicyclists is one that is often brought up by defense attorneys in personal injury lawsuits involving severe head injuries in Arizona. What this story shows, however, is that even with the best equipment, a slight variation can negate some of the protection a helmet offers.
As Arizona law does not require helmets to be worn by motorcyclists, a wrongful death or personal injury suit can be filled even if the rider was not wearing a helmet. What many people may not realize is that the defense can also use the fact that a rider was not wearing a helmet to query whether the injury would have happened had the rider worn head protection.
As Phoenix personal injury lawyers, we encourage the use of head protection for motorcyclists and bicyclists, but we also know from our experience in pursuing claims for both motorcycle and bicycle accidents that helmets do not always provide enough protection to prevent injury, or to save a life. This is why we encourage those who have suffered head injuries in an accident as a result of someone else’s negligence in Phoenix, Tucson, or elsewhere in Arizona to consider their rights and the possibly bring a claim. The only way in which it can be determined whether a helmet would have prevented injury or death is by examining the dynamics of each individual bicycle accident or motorcycle accident.
Because of this, it is often difficult for people to decide whether they should sue. Phoenix motorcycle crash victims need certain information so that they can make the best decision for them, both emotionally and financially, and not just file a lawsuit without considering what that entails and if it’s even necessary. That is why it is important that personal injury lawyers provide those who suffer from severe injuries due to another’s negligence with the information they need in order for them to decide whether or not to pursue a case.
