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...
Car Accidents
Tesla Recall
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 Seat Safety
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 Video Games
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...
Why Are Teslas Hitting Emergency Vehicles?
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...
Two Arizona highways rank among the most dangerous in the US
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...
What evidence do insurance companies use to determine fault after a car accident?
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...
Arizona’s New Hands-Free Cell Phone Law
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...
What if I’m hit by an uninsured driver?
You may think your day couldn’t get worse. The difficult project you’ve slogged through to complete at work goes awry. The school nurse calls to tell you that your son likely has strep throat and has to go home. Now, on your way to pick your son, another vehicle runs...
Study: Existing safety tech ready to reduce commercial truck crashes
Everyone who has driven on the interstate highways near Phoenix knows that the biggest, heaviest, most dangerous vehicles are the 18-wheelers rolling through our state. Because large commercial trucks can weigh up to 90,000 pounds in Arizona – that’s 15 to 30 times...