Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that every 10 seconds, someone is involved in a car accident in the U.S. In 2009, nearly 34,000 people died and millions more were injured because of car accidents (NHTSA, Fatality Analysis Reporting System). Research shows it is also the leading cause of death among teens.
A primary factor contributing to a car crash in many cases is drunk driving. Did you know that every minute, a person is injured from an alcohol-related crash (Mothers Against Drunk Driving 2010)? It is also the leading cause of death among teens–one out of the three teen fatalities is alcohol-related.
At about 6:55 a.m. on Monday, four people were taken to a local hospital after a Jeep collided with Dysart School District school bus in Surprise (AZ Central 11/29/10). A 15-year-old student and two school employees were aboard the bus when the SUV crashed into it head-on. The driver of the SUV acquired serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, while the three passengers of the school bus only had some minor injuries and were all taken to a local hospital. The cause of the Arizona bus accident is still under investigation.
Knowing that traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for people ages 1 to 34, it is always important to know and implement safety measures for yourself and your loved ones. The simple act of buckling up can make a huge difference: about 88 percent of all drivers and passengers do so regularly (National Safety Council 2010). In an accident, safety belts can reduce the risk of injury by up to 50 percent!
Although traffic fatalities in Arizona were reduced by 14 percent from 2008 to 2009, many are still seeking for justice for the injuries they suffered because of Arizona car crashes (NHTSA, FARS). If you are one seeking legal assistance from our Arizona car accident attorneys, call the Breyer Law Offices P.C. today at 480-753-4534 for free consultation.
In an emergency, every second could mean the difference between life and death. If you are ever at the receiving end of assistance, it may seem like hours before the authorities arrive, even though it was probably less than 10 minutes. When emergency vehicles face delays such as an Arizona car accident en route to another scene, it puts countless lives in danger.
An Avondale fire truck was responding to a medical emergency on Thursday when it was t-boned by a pickup truck (ABC 15 10/29/10). The truck was proceeding through a right light intersection after stopping briefly, when the other driver came through the green light and was struck by the fire truck. The pickup driver was transported to the hospital with chest pains but there were no other injuries. The fire truck has been retired for repairs to the rolling door that accesses the equipment and to have the frame inspected, but it is expected to be on the road again. The exact cause of the Arizona motor vehicle crash is not yet known.
Emergency vehicles are designed with visibility in mind. With bright red or yellow paint, flashing lights and strobes, and piercing sirens, emergency vehicles should be easy to spot. If the lights and sirens are on, they have the right of way in any intersection, and in Arizona, drivers must pull over to allow them to pass. Even a stopped emergency vehicle in Arizona requires drivers to change lanes away from the stopped car to allow space for the authorities to work.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an Arizona car crash, give us a call today, we can answer your questions and give you a free consultation at (602) 267-1280.
Many personal injury lawyers in Chandler, Arizona focus on the fact that they settle nearly every case that they take. Commonly settlements are done because most people do not want to go to trial, and people who have been seriously injured in a car accident want to settle their case. These people want compensation to which they are legally entitled.
Despite what some people may think, most people who have suffered a serious personal injury or who have lost a loved one in an accident are not looking forward to some giant payday. Most people who file a personal injury claim are simply looking to get what is fair. It is not in most people’s interest to go to trial, and if they can settle for a monetary figure that is fair, that is what they want to do.
It is important that someone injured in a Chandler car accident be very careful when searching for a lawyer who will promise to settle a case. The insurance industry has become extremely sophisticated, and they know who the best Chandler personal injury lawyers are. They also know that the top Chandler car accident attorneys will take the case to trial if necessary.
A lawyer’s willingness to take a personal injury case to trial makes it far more likely that an insurance company will settle the case. If an insurance company knows that a seriously injured person has hired a lawyer who settles every case out of court, the insurance company has no incentive to make a fair offer.
As skilled Arizona personal injury lawyers, we will explain why we feel a settlement offer is not sufficient, but in the end it is up to our clients. If you’re looking for honest answers to your questions regarding filing a personal injury claim, please feel free to contact Breyer Law Offices, P.C. We can help.
