When you renew your automotive insurance policy, you probably assume that you have paid for protection if you get into a crash. While that is true, many people don't realize that their policy doesn't necessarily pay them directly after a crash. Fault factors into...
Car Accidents
3 delayed injuries to be aware of after a car accident
Driving in Arizona is a key privilege to many people. Often, the road is used as a means to get to work or visit loved ones. Unfortunately, the roads in Arizona can also be a hazardous place. Car accidents are a regular occurrence and their consequences can be...
Does driver’s ed. really do enough?
Teenagers first learn the basics regarding the road by attending driver’s ed. An instructor tells them the rules, shows them the ropes and talks about statistics. They watch safety videos. They take tests and quizzes. The goal is to make sure that these young people...
Does a car’s size have an impact on crash survivability?
If you think back a decade or more ago, you'll remember that many motorists opted to purchase sports utility vehicles (SUVs). Many did so, in part, because they believed that the larger their vehicle was, the safer they'd be behind the wheel. Many motorists are still...
Can a brain injury have a delayed onset of symptoms?
Delayed injuries are not uncommon in auto collisions, because the body takes time to produce swelling and inflammatory responses. As an example, most people realize that the hard impact to the soft tissue is “going to leave a mark,” but that the mark won’t show up for...
One of the most dangerous driving maneuvers is something you do every day
When you think of dangerous driving maneuvers, odds are you think about aggressive driving, speeding, tailgating and things of this nature. These all clearly increase the odds of a car accident, but the good news is that they’re fairly easy to avoid. You can choose...
Should you worry about a crash with an uninsured driver?
When someone runs a red light and smashes into the passenger side of your car, you expect to just file an insurance claim. Liability coverage for the driver that hit you should pay for your property damage costs and any medical expenses from the crash. Arizona's...
3 of the most serious injuries you can get in a car wreck
Many car accidents that you see appear relatively minor yet can still result in a motorist suffering some pretty significant injuries that linger on for some time. While many motorists are lucky in that their crashes cause little to no injuries, others can be quite...
The 2 big risks of settling a car crash insurance claim
It's normal for people to worry about paying their bills right after a car crash. Even if you only miss one day of work to deal with your car and get medical care, your budget is going to take a hit. The more serious the injuries are, the longer you will go without...
Will recreational marijuana legalization lead to more crashes in Arizona?
At least 60% of Arizona voters placed their stamp of approval on Proposition 207, also known as the Smart and Safe Act, during the election last November. Their votes made recreational marijuana use legal in Arizona earlier this year. Arizona isn't the first state to...

