Car Accidents

If one party causes an injury or economic loss to you due to negligence, you typically have the option of filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault party to secure compensation for your losses. However, the issues of contributory or comparative negligence may arise depending on the nature of an incident and state laws…. read more

Whenever an American citizen receives any kind of substantial windfall, there is an expectation for the U.S. government to come looking for its share through taxation laws. While some things like lottery winnings are absolutely subject to taxation, other types of monetary awards are not. In the U.S., only certain types of case awards from… read more

Most states in the United States uphold fault-based systems for handling car accidents, and Arizona also follows the traditional fault-based system. This means that all drivers must purchase and maintain auto liability insurance for use in the event of an accident. In a fault-based state, the driver who causes an accident is liable for the… read more

Car accidents in Arizona can be debilitating and painful. You may suffer from serious injuries that lead to thousands of dollars in medical expenses and cause you to be in recovery for weeks or even months, leading you to lose significant wages. You can recover compensation for your losses through a personal injury lawsuit or… read more

Texting and driving is one of the most hazardous behaviors a driver can perform in a vehicle. It is possibly the most dangerous form of distracted driving and responsible for thousands of lost lives every year. Many states have implemented statewide bans on cell phone use behind the wheel, but Arizona is not one of… read more

According to state data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Arizona witnessed 2,912 deaths from drunk driving between 2003 and 2012. During those years, Arizona ranked slightly higher than the national average for deaths from drunk driving across all age groups. In light of this, every driver should appreciate the significant risks… read more

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States. In Arizona specifically, distracted driving causes 11% of all crashes. Unlike DUI laws, Arizona is one of few states that does not have extensive regulations for distracted driving, along with Montana and South Carolina. However, distracted driving is still extremely… read more

People generally think of alcohol and drugs like marijuana when thinking of things you should not use while driving. The dangers of impaired driving are well known. However, over-the-counter and prescription medications can also impair your driving ability. Driving safely takes extensive amounts of focus, and it is important to be aware of anything that… read more

The consequences of driving under the influence are serious; impaired drivers can cause accidents that lead to serious injuries, or even death. Arizona, unlike most other states, does not have specific laws about DUI fatalities. However, the lack of specific legislation does not lessen the penalties. The punishments for when a fatality occurs during a… read more

A serious motor vehicle accident changes your life in an instant. Depending on the extent of your injuries, you may never recover the quality of life you had prior to that fateful ride. It is certain that you will be out of work for an extended period, and quite possible that you can never return… read more