Car Accidents

More than 230 people died in traffic crashes in the Phoenix area in 2021. That number represents an approximate 25% increase from the previous year. This development has some local governments – including leaders in Phoenix – scrambling how to get people to drive more...

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) implemented a project to install larger and more visible wrong-way signs along three of the major Southern Arizona interstates. This project intends to improve roadway safety due to the influx of drivers driving in the...

Given the large number of motor vehicle crashes and crash fatalities in the greater Phoenix area, Phoenix government officials have proposed a comprehensive road safety plan that utilizes traffic data to analyze crash trends. Phoenix is one of the three major US...

  Since May 2021, Tesla has recalled nearly 54,000 of its vehicles due to an error in the self-driving software. The error in the software let vehicles roll through stop signs without coming to a complete stop. Tesla’s Software Update in October 2020: In October...

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages three to fourteen in the United States. In Arizona, children under the age of two are required to use rear-facing car seats, which better protect the child’s back, head, and neck. After the age of two,...

Tesla has been on the market since 2008. Teslas are equipped with a 17-inch screen that has a multitude of capabilities. Prior to December 2021, Tesla’s screen had a gameplay functionality called “Passenger Play.” This feature was intended to allow passengers to play...

Tesla is the fastest growing car brand worldwide. Since the inception of the company, Tesla has marketed itself to be one of the safest vehicles on the road. In the past few years however, Teslas have been crashing into emergency vehicles while drivers are utilizing...

If you are a long-time Arizona resident, you may know which roads are the most dangerous to drive. If you are new to the state, you may not be aware that two highways, in particular, are among the most hazardous in the country for motorists. Ranked as Number 4 A...

Insurance companies will attempt to determine fault by applying state law pertaining to traffic laws and negligence. Arizona does not use a no-fault approach to dealing with car accidents, and does not require drivers to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP). PIP...

Enforced January 1, 2021 Arizona has enacted a new law making it illegal to text or talk on a cellphone while driving unless the device is in “hands-free mode.” See Arizona Department of Transportation. Distracted driving has dramatically increased as more and more...