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...
Car Accidents
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...
Recognizing the signs of a reckless driver
A person can only do so much to protect themselves and their passengers while driving. Defensive driving is an excellent method of avoiding accidents, but what else can a driver do? If drivers can actively spot reckless or negligent drivers, they can increase their...
What It Means To Be Negligent In Arizona
Establishing Fault in Arizona Typically, when someone files a lawsuit due to an injury (personal injury, medical malpractice etc.), it is because someone or some entity acted negligently. The injured party (plaintiff) thereby sues on the theory of “negligence” in...
Catastrophic injuries result in serious consequence
Catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries and spinal injuries, cause dramatic changes in a person. After any kind of catastrophic injury, you may need significant help in your day-to-day life. You may no longer be able to walk, may struggle with...
A car accident may cause hidden brain injuries
The high impact of a car accident can affect a victim in many ways that they may not realize, especially if their injuries involve a blow to the head. In the confusion of the moment, a victim may have a hard time remembering a head impact, and may think that they...
Auto Coverage Policy Limits Increasing In Arizona July 1, 2020
Effective July 1, 2020, the minimum amounts of coverage required are increased to $25,000 for bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident, from $15,000, to $50,000 for bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident, from $30,000,...
Hand Held Phone Use While Driving Outlawed in Arizona
On April 22nd, a new law was passed outlawing holding a phone when behind the wheel driving in Arizona. Warnings will start immediately and tickets will be issued beginning in 2021. Tickets will range from $75 - $250. Please be aware that many cities in Arizona...