Auto Accident

Arizona saw a total of 119,991 motor vehicle crashes in 2022, producing 1,294 fatalities and 52,411 injuries. 38,697 of the multi-vehicle crashes were rear-end collisions, representing 10.46% of fatal crashes and 38.35% of injury accidents. The injuries sustained in rear-end collisions can create financial hardship, adding to the overall trauma of dealing with car crashes. If...

The days following an accident may be filled with legal jargon and steps you didn't know you had to take. Maybe you want to file a claim for compensation, or perhaps you may not immediately understand why your own insurance company wants a recorded statement. You weren't at fault, so why should you have...

The weather in Arizona makes motorcycle riding possible year-round. Unfortunately, there are over 2,300 motorcycle crashes yearly, with an average of 160 fatalities and 1,921 injuries. Riders typically wear helmets to prevent injuries and preserve life during an accident. However, Arizona motorcycle helmet laws don’t mandate this practice for all riders. The Origin of Motorcycle Helmet...

Different jurisdictions determine which accidents require you to contact the police. This varies based on where the accident occurred, the extent of damages, and whether injuries or death occurred. You can typically contact the local police for assistance with any accident, but it may not be necessary. However, knowing how to get a police...

You don't technically need to know how to get a moped license in Arizona. While this term is commonly used to describe a license to ride slower vehicles, legally, there is no specific category of license for mopeds. Do you need any license to ride a moped at all? Yes, Arizona requires a license...

Debris in the road is a factor in over 1,000 accidents in Arizona every year. The frequency of accidents involving road debris raises questions about liability. Learn how debris causes accidents, how responsibility for debris can be determined and who may be considered at fault in accidents involving debris. How Does Debris in the...

The exact relationship between the speed of a vehicle and the risk of a car accident depends on several factors, with speed being only one factor in the equation. However, we will generally see that an increase in speed certainly increases the risk of a traffic collision. Additionally, at higher speeds, any incident is...

Driving under the influence of alcohol creates incredibly dangerous situations across Arizona roadways. In 2022, we can see that there were more than 5,400 total alcohol-related collisions across the state, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. These incidents led to more than 3,500 injuries, and 223 individuals lost their lives.  Our state has...

Rideshare services like Uber, Lyft, and others have become immensely popular over the last decade. These types of services have helped individuals by offering a safe way to get from point A to point B. However, accidents involving rideshare vehicles do happen, and it is important to understand who could be held liable after...

Data from the Arizona Department of Transportation shows that there were more than 38,000 total vehicle collisions across this jurisdiction in 2022, far outpacing any other area of the state. Out of these incidents, there were more than 10,600 injuries recorded, and 301 individuals lost their lives. What the AZDOT doesn’t show us is...