Drivers need to pay attention to the rules of the road, the flow of traffic and anything else that is happening around them. Unfortunately, some choose to drive while impaired or distracted, which can put their lives, and the lives of others, at risk. That may have...
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Take extra care when driving near commercial trucks
It’s stressful and dangerous to drive in close proximity to commercial trucks, especially when you’re moving at a high rate of speed. Knowing how to drive defensively is key when it comes to protecting yourself from injuries. Here are some tips you can follow to...
Can I really claim for psychological injuries after a car accident?
If you were recently involved in a car accident, you may initially have felt lucky to seemingly only suffered a few cuts and bruises. While your car may have needed some repairs, your medical examination looked good and you were cleared to return to work and carry on...
Distracted driving accidents are always preventable
Drivers have a duty to help others on the roads with them safe. While many drivers do this without issue, there are some who don’t take this duty serious enough. These drivers might not give the amount of attention to driving that they should, which can be a fatal...
Is it worth pursuing a car crash injury claim over a broken leg?
For many people, a broken bone from a major car crash can be a painful reminder of the incident. However, when compared with spinal cord injuries, internal bleeding or brain injuries, a broken leg may not seem like the worst possible outcome. You might think that you...
Automated trucking company is closer to fruition
For years, tech companies have pushed for opportunities to bring autonomous driving trucks onto U.S. highways. Significant advances in both computer automation and safety have many developers feeling optimistic that a fully autonomous trucking company is close to...
Mother speaks out on dangerous breed laws after her child dies
One of the most heartbreaking tragedies in a parent's life is the loss of a child. Sadly, sometimes children die as a result of accidents and negligence. When a child is killed by a so-called family pet, many Arizona residents start to express support for laws that...
In spite of hype, self-driving cars cannot prevent a car accident
Companies have been promising for years that advances in technology will streamline commutes in all major cities and ease congestion. However, it seems that many of these promises are being revised, as the realization that these goals are difficult to attain. In...
Dog attacks may be more about poor training than dangerous breed
In several Arizona counties, animal bite reports have significantly increased with one county recording more than 100 incidents. Though the increase can be partially attributed to an increase in both population and pet ownership, some believe the problem lies in...
In some areas, uninsured motorist figures has climbed
Almost every state requires drivers to carry automobile insurance. In spite of this requirement, the rates of those who are electing to drive without this required coverage have climbed in some states. In Arizona, the uninsured motorist rate in 2015 was...