Sargon Law Group Blog

so residents don’t have to obtain personal injury protection insurance. However, licensed drivers must carry bodily injury liability and property damage liability coverage. You’ll have to purchase enough coverage to meet state requirements, but how much bodily injury coverage do you need? How do your coverage limits affect accident claims? Sargon Law Group explains....

As a parent or guardian in California, you may be wondering what the laws are surrounding the use of car seats. Car seats play a vital role in keeping children safe during car rides. Failure to comply with California car seat laws isn’t just a safety risk–it can lead to penalties. To help you...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one pedestrian dies every 75 minutes in an accident involving a motor vehicle. Arizona has over 1,700 pedestrian-involved crashes per year. If you are the victim of such an incident, you need to find the best pedestrian accident lawyer to ensure you receive the...

If you drive a motorcycle in Arizona, you may be asking yourself: Can motorcycles drive on the shoulder? This question may be especially relevant if you’re driving in a high-traffic area or during an emergency. Here’s an overview of what you need to know regarding whether or not it is legal for motorcycles to...

According to a report from the Arizona Department of Transportation, the state experienced over 16,000 hit-and-run accidents in 2021, resulting in almost 4,000 injuries and 90 fatalities. The statistic is infuriating and terrifying, especially for pedestrians and cyclists, the two most likely victims of this type of accident. Faced with these numbers, Arizonians are...

If you’re the victim of a car accident in California, how much can you expect to be compensated in a settlement? Multiple factors influence settlement amounts in California, so there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. To help you gain a better understanding of how much to expect from a car accident settlement...

If you have received injuries in an accident, you may be thinking about filing a lawsuit. You probably have questions about how lawyers get paid and whether you will be able to afford to hire an attorney. How Do Lawyers Get Paid, and How Much Do They Make? In the U.S., the median yearly...

Sideswipe accidents occur when a vehicle contacts the side of another vehicle, and it can be difficult how to tell who sideswiped who in some situations. Although sideswipes that occur at slower speeds generally only result in minor property damage, accidents that happen at high speeds can result in serious injuries, and fatalities occur...

You’ve likely seen drivers tap or even slam on their brakes to express frustration to a vehicle behind them. These individuals may even operate under the assumption that a rear-end collision is always legally the fault of the rear driver. However, that raises the question: Is brake checking illegal, and who is liable for...

Not all car accidents occur between two or more vehicles. In fact, a fixed object accident is the second most common type of fatal crash, causing 17% of collision-related deaths in Arizona.  What Is a Fixed Object Accident? These accidents generally involve a single vehicle hitting a stationary object. Common objects hit include: Trees...