Sargon Law Group Blog

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...

Do pedestrians always have the right of way? In Arizona, pedestrian right of way applies at crosswalks and on designated walkways. State law does not specifically address jaywalking. Pedestrians are allowed to cross the street when no crosswalks are available as long as they do so responsibly. Learn more about Arizona pedestrian right of...

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...

As November gives way to December, most of the emphasis is on Christmas. But New Year’s Eve is also just around the corner, and it brings elevated risks with it. A 2021 Yahoo! Finance article cites data showing that New Year’s Eve is the biggest sales day of the year for liquor stores across...

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...

Seatbelts save lives, of that there is no doubt. Information available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that approximately 50% of individuals who lost their lives in vehicle accidents in 2021 were unrestrained. However, seat belts do not lead to risk-free scenarios. Unfortunately, these lifesaving safety devices can also cause injuries...