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Who Is Liable When Livestock Causes Car Accidents?

By The Husband and Wife Law Team on January 30, 2023

When an animal darts in front of your car, you are forced to make a split-second decision that could have horrible consequences. If you swerve to avoid the animal, serious injury may result for you, your passengers, and people traveling in other vehicles.

It’s not a pleasant decision to make, but experienced law enforcement officers recommend against swerving to avoid an animal in the roadway. But there are cases where colliding with a large animal such as a steer causes serious injuries for drivers and their passengers, so liability in these cases may not be easy to determine.

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When Tractors or Farming Equipment Causes Accidents

By The Husband and Wife Law Team on January 20, 2023

Agriculture is an important industry in Arizona, contributing over $23 billion dollars to the state’s economy every year. And ranching and farming supports over 162,000 Arizona jobs.

As more people move to the state and our suburbs continue to grow, drivers are more likely to come into contact with tractors and other types of farm vehicles on the road.

Farm vehicles have the right to use the roads as long as these vehicles are being used for farming-related activities. And they still have to follow the rules like everybody else.

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The Dangers of Holiday Commutes

By The Husband and Wife Law Team on December 15, 2022

The holiday season is special. It’s a great time to visit relatives, and old friends may be in town. But increased traffic caused by holiday travelers, rainy weather, people driving under the influence, and other factors can make it a hazardous time to drive.

Driving has the highest fatality rate of all the major forms of transportation. In a recent year, over 42,000 people died on our roads and highways. Most of us still have to work during the holiday season, and commutes become more difficult as more people are out driving.

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Work Zone Safety and Arizona Law

By The Husband and Wife Law Team on September 3, 2022

If you’re like most drivers, when you hit construction on your way to and from the office every day, you get frustrated. Your hands tightly grip the wheel, your heart rate goes up, and all you want to do is weave in and out of the cars stopped in front of you so you can get to your destination faster.

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When an Animal Caused Your Accident

By The Husband and Wife Law Team on August 5, 2022

If you were injured by a driver who swerved to miss an animal, you may be wondering what options are available to you. Accidents are typically caused by wildlife, but pets can also get onto the road. If your accident was caused by an animal, The Husband & Wife Law Team is here to help. Call us at (602) 457-6222 today.

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Distracted Driving: It’s Not Just About Cellphones

By The Husband and Wife Law Team on July 15, 2022

Driving requires your full attention. You need to be able to react quickly and appropriately when unexpected things happen on the road. If you’re distracted while driving, it’s impossible to respond quickly enough if another driver cuts you off or if a child runs out in front of your car. And those are just two examples of what can happen when you’re distracted while behind the wheel.

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Intersection Etiquette: When the Power Goes Out

By The Husband and Wife Law Team on July 1, 2022

Intersections are places where two or more roads meet and when they have traffic  lights, the lights are coordinated so that traffic flows smoothly without backing up. However, when one light fails, it can paralyze the entire intersection until the light is fixed. This means that when a traffic light failure occurs due to a power outage, road intersections become some of the most complex and vulnerable places for traffic accidents.

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Hit by a Food Delivery Driver in Phoenix

By The Husband and Wife Law Team on June 8, 2022

Food delivery services are on the rise in the United States, as it has become a convenient and stress-free option for busy individuals and families to cater their meals. Food delivery services work by people ordering food either through an app, online or via telephone, which is then picked up by a third party who collects the food from the restaurant and delivers it to your doorstep.

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The Legal Ins and Outs of a Rideshare Accident

By The Husband and Wife Law Team on April 2, 2022

Ridesharing has become popular in Arizona and throughout the nation in recent years. It provides people with a convenient, cost-effective way to get around without driving. However, rideshare drivers can be involved in accidents the same as other drivers.

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Were Poor Road Conditions Responsible for Your Injuries?

By The Husband and Wife Law Team on March 15, 2022

Safe drivers check their mirrors and get their cars serviced regularly to make sure their brakes and other safety equipment are working properly. They also drive defensively to protect themselves and their passengers from careless drivers who don’t always follow the rules. But even when you take all these safety precautions, you still may suffer injuries in an accident caused by unsafe road conditions.

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