Learn why pedestrian accidents happen and what kinds of injuries typically result According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident every 8 minutes and another is killed every 113 minutes. This may lead you to wonder: why are pedestrian accidents so common, and why are injuries so…

Don’t get shortchanged on your compensation after a car accident. You probably already realize that you deserve compensation if you’ve been injured in a car accident that was not your fault. But do you understand how to go about securing this compensation? One option is to file a claim with your insurance company and then…

An alarming number of people are harmed by cars backing up in driveways each year. Recently, a 79 year old woman in Pennsylvania killed a friend as she backed her car down her driveway. The friend was checking the woman’s mail when the driver struck her with her car. While shocking, this incident is far…

Good news: Arizona ranks as one of the least-distracted states A new study has shown what many of us already know to be true: far too many people are distracted when behind the wheel of their cars. According to Zendrive, a company that measures driver safety, 88% of drivers use their cell phones at some…

Overly tired truck drivers can cause crashes. Big rigs or tractor trailers are a necessary part of life in the United States, and a vital part of our economy. However, these large vehicles can also present a major danger to other drivers on the road given their massive size and the amount of time that…

Follow these tips to reduce the risk of a truck accident. Tractor trailer trucks are a necessary part of our economy; they move goods from place to place and help ensure that our shelves are stocked, our gas stations are filled with fuel and that our hospitals and other entities have the supplies that they…

First responders are there to save lives — but what happens when these vehicles are involved in accidents? If there is a fire, a medical emergency or an accident, we often see police cars, fire trucks or ambulances racing to the scene.  These vehicles routinely speed to the scene of tragedies, saving countless lives and…

Learn how you can stay safe before hitting the road this summer. The family road trip is an American tradition, with people across the United States loading up their vehicles and heading out to see the country. While taking a road trip can be a great way to save money — especially with the rising…

Take these steps to ensure that you protect your ability to file a claim. For many Arizonans, there is nothing quite like the open road. Around Phoenix, we have the perfect weather for riding motorcycles, practically year-round. Yet riding motorcycles can be incredibly dangerous, resulting in a surprisingly high number of accidents each year. And…

 Be cautious when driving around Phoenix area schools. While spring is here, school is still in session in Phoenix, which means that drivers are still required to follow the law when it comes to school zones — which means complying with all laws regarding school zones. Unfortunately, many drivers do not seem to be familiar…