Arizona Accident Lawyer Blog

The law team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. was extremely disappointed to hear that yet another driver has fled the scene of a pedestrian accident in Phoenix. The woman who was hit was crossing the road near 19th Avenue and Camelback Road on December 22. The driver left her lying across the light-rail tracks after hitting her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her, and we wish her a fast recovery.

People who leave the scene of car accidents should question their actions and turn themselves in to the police. For families of injured victims, and even more so for families of loved ones who are killed in hit and run car accidents, knowing the facts surrounding an accident is important. When drivers leave the scene, it makes it that much harder for families and loved ones of innocent victims. No one should ever be the victim of a hit and run car accident.

Causes of This Phoenix Hit and Run Accident

According to a news report in AZ Central, this Phoenix pedestrian accident happened at night when visibility was poor. The woman crossed outside of a designated crosswalk. When the car hit her, the driver apparently kept going and fled the scene. The pedestrian was intoxicated. That being said, this woman most likely has a personal injury claim against the driver. Whether pedestrians are intoxicated or not in the cross walk does not always determine whether or not they have a valid personal injury claim, especially when the driver flees the scene of the car accident.

How Can a Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney Help?

It would take an experienced Phoenix hit and run attorney to investigate this accident. Some victims think they have no legal rights if they cross outside of a designated crosswalk or are intoxicated, but that is not always true, especially as stated above, when the driver has broken the law by fleeing the scene. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. would have to thoroughly investigate by reviewing police reports, interviewing witnesses, and more. The team would work to obtain a settlement from the at-fault driver to pay for the medical expenses, hospital stay, and more. Contact us for a free initial consultation.

As Tucson hit-and-run accident lawyers, we were shocked to hear that a driver hit not one but two motorcycle officers on January 4 after being pulled over for a routine traffic stop. According to a news report in the Arizona Daily Star, the driver pulled behind one motorcycle officer who was conducting another traffic stop. Once at a stop, the driver backed up to hit the officer behind him, then pulled forward to hit the other one, leaving them both with injuries.

The incident occurred at 9:30 a.m. near the South Palo Verde Road bridge at 36th Street. The driver then fled to some nearby apartment buildings, got out of the car, and disappeared on foot. He has yet to be apprehended, but police describe him as a male in his 20’s wearing a red and white baseball cap and dark colored hooded jacket. Anyone with information is asked to call 88-CRIME.

Tucson Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

There were 9,720 car accidents in Tucson during 2010 that resulted in 54 deaths and 5,315 injuries. In total in Arizona, there were 11,388 hit-and-run accidents that led to 44 deaths and 3,150 injuries, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

Avoiding Tucson Hit-and-Run Accidents

Unfortunately, there are very few ways to avoid hit-and-run accidents. Our best advice is to always be aware of your surroundings and try to prevent them before they happen. In some cases, other drivers can act as witnesses and record the license plate numbers of anyone trying to flee the scene, which is illegal and can result in large fines as well as jail time in Arizona.

Contact a Tucson Personal Injury Attorney

An experienced personal injury attorney can investigate hit-and-run accidents to try to find the suspect. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. works closely with police, talks to witnesses, and reviews any accident footage that may be captured by nearby surveillance cameras to uncover the facts. When a person is hurt while working, such as these police officers, it is important to know that the statute of limitations is usually much less time than if you were injured and not working at the time of the accident. For a free consultation, call us today.

As Bullhead City personal injury attorneys, we were saddened to hear that a suspect involved in a car crash fled the scene before police arrived. A white pick-up truck with no lights smashed into the back of another car at the intersection of McCormick Blvd. and Indian Head Drive early Sunday morning according to The Mohave Daily News. The driver of the truck exited his vehicle, tried to convince the other driver not to call police, and then fled the scene according to witnesses. When police arrived, the suspect was gone. Luckily, no one was injured.

Cause of This Bullhead City Car Accident

Driving under the influence caused this Bullhead auto accident. Victims of drunk drivers often experience, at the very least, damages to their vehicles and minor injuries. Others are seriously injured or killed. It takes an experienced car accident lawyer to investigate the case, uncover the facts and represent the victim to recover damages and medical bills.

Arizona Hit-and-Run Statistics

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reports that more than 16,000 Arizona drivers were guilty of hit-and-run accidents in 2005. While the victims in this car collision luckily escaped injury, there are many victims that don’t. As car accident lawyers, we often see people who were injured and don’t receive immediate assistance because the other driver flees the scene and doesn’t call for help. Also, like many hit-and-run incidents, this crash involved driving under the influence, which police later discovered when a woman called them to report that the suspect was walking down the middle of McCormick Blvd. She called for help after she allowed him to get into her car where he then repeatedly vomited.

How a Bullhead City Car Crash Lawyer Can Help

As Bullhead City car crash lawyers, we are experienced in investigating hit-and-run car accidents. We talk to witnesses as well as review police reports to uncover the details of the case. We act as advocates for the victims; our initial consultation is free and we don’t recover fees until we settle or win your case. Contact Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at (623) 455-6603 today.

As experienced Phoenix hit and run accident attorneys, we know that it is important to investigate the scene of a hit and run accident as soon as possible. Recently, ABC15 reported about a man who was struck twice by different vehicles, with the second vehicle leaving the scene of the accident. The victim was a man said to be in his late 40’s, who was crossing the street near 7th Avenue and Camelback Road at around 4:30 in the morning. The first vehicle that struck the man stayed on the scene to check on the man and helped by waving at cars so the man would not get hit again. However, a second vehicle struck the man and then fled the scene. The first driver has not been cited. The pedestrian was not walking in the crosswalk and was said to have been impaired. The victim was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Police are currently looking for the second vehicle.

Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Statistics
In 2009, the rate of pedestrian accidents in Phoenix dropped 13% from 2008. The number of pedestrian collisions was 525 and accounted for 26.3% of all the traffic fatalities in Phoenix.

Arizona State Pedestrian Law
According to the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 28-793A, a pedestrian should cross the street on a designated crosswalk where the pedestrian has the right-of-way. However, even though a pedestrian has the right-of-way in a crosswalk, not all vehicles will stop. Therefore, it is still advised to look at all directions for oncoming vehicles before crossing.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney
Personal injury is where a person is hurt by the negligence of another individual. A skilled Phoenix personal injury attorney can examine the situation thoroughly and make sure that the negligent party is held accountable. The Arizona Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. focus solely on injury and wrongful death law and have been working for years helping accident victims and their families obtain successful settlements. If you would like a free consultation about your injury claim, call us today at (602) 457-6222.

In recent news, AZFamily reports that an off-duty fire fighter allegedly struck a teenager with his pickup truck and then left the scene. The accident occurred near 19th Avenue and Union Hills Drive where the teenager was rollerblading on a crosswalk when he was struck. A witness followed the driver after he fled the scene of the accident. When the driver was caught, he told police that he was an off-duty fire fighter. The victim suffered a fractured hip, but doctors expect him to recover. It has been reported that the driver who fled the scene of the accident, has been with the Fire Department for 34 years.

Phoenix Pedestrian Injury Statistics

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), statistics reveal that out of all fatal injury crashes, 10.77% were comprised of pedestrian injuries.

Arizona Hit-and-Run Laws

If you are ever involved in an accident as the driver, you should stop your vehicle. Leaving or “running” from the scene can be considered a felony.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Hit and Run Car Accident Attorney

Victims of a hit-and-run accident should contact the best attorney Phoenix hit and run car accident attorneys. A skilled attorney in this area of law will be able to explain to you all of your rights. When a person causes injuries and then leaves the scene of the accident, the injured party may be entitled to punitive damage. There are some circumstances where drivers leave the scene of the accident not knowing they have seriously injured an innocent person. Each case is different but it is important for all hit and run cases to discuss your injury claim with an experienced lawyer. Call Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at 602-457-6222. We offer free consultations and never charge a fee unless we win your case.

Hit and run accidents that involve pedestrians are often fatal. Speeding motor vehicles can appear in what seems like instantly leaving a pedestrian severely injured. According to a Crash Facts Summary for Arizona in 2009, there were a total of 3,687 crashes in Scottsdale alone.

In recent news, the son of a CEO in Scottsdale, was involved in a hit-and-run accident and was pronounced dead after being rushed to a nearby hospital. The father is asking for help to find the people responsible for his son’s untimely death. Reports say that the son was standing by the striped median lane, Sunday on Hayden Road when he was hit at around 1:30 a.m. Witnesses claim to have seen a silver pickup truck, possibly a Chevy Silverado, travelling southbound on Hayden Road and hit Daniel. The vehicle didn’t even stop and continued on through the intersection at Thomas Road.

As his father released in an official statement, “He’s a wonderful son. I trust law enforcement will do everything in its power to find the people that fled the scene so facts can be known and justice, served.” It must be hard for a parent to lose their child, especially in such an unfortunate way.

If you have been injured or have lost a loved one in an Arizona hit-and-run accident, the dedicated hit and run accident attorneys in Scottsdale at the Breyer Law Offices, may be able to help. Contact us for a free consultation today at 480-753-4534.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), one in every five children from 5 to 9 years old were killed in pedestrain road traffic accidents in 2008. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among American children and young adults. In 2009, pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes accounted for 59,000 reported injuries and took the lives of 4,092 victims.

Pedestrian fatalities have dropped by 22 percent since 1998. Despite all of this, we still cannot be assured that pedestrians are any safer. There are a number of possibilities that we have to consider such as the number of people walking, how often and where they walk. This is to be certain that the decline is indeed a good one.

Did you know that three out of for pedestrian fatalities happen in urban areas? In Arizona, 155 pedestrians were killed and 1,236 were injured in 2010 according to the Arizona Department of Transport (ADOT). Out of these numbers 101 Arizona pedestrian fatalities and 1,135 injuries occurred in urban areas.

On Tuesday evening (09/07/11), a 10-year old girl was struck by a Toyota Camry while walking in a crosswalk. The girl was walking at West Point Parkway and Rimrock Street, northwest of Dysart and Greenway roads in Surprise. Police authorities revealed that the driver of the vehicle reportedly got out of the car to check on the girl but left immediately.

The girl was taken to the hospital by helicopter while the suspected driver was taken into custody by the police.

If you have been a victim of a pedestrian accident in the Arizona area and would like to seek compensation, we are available at (602) 267-1280 for a free consultation. Call now and a Phoenix pedestrian accident attorney will be willing to answer your questions regarding personal injury compensation.

Did you know that 630 bicyclists were killed and 51,000 more were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes on US roads in 2009? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these bicycle fatalities represent 2 percent of the total traffic fatalities in 2009. Statistics also revealed that 70 percent of these crashes happen in urban areas and at non-intersections. In most cases, bicycle injury statistics are under-reported. This is because police do not report the accident especially when the victim is not seriously injured.

On Thursday afternoon (7/7/11), another bicyclist was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries after he was hit by a car in Glendale. According to Glendale police, the collision happened near 51st and Northern avenues.

The car was describe as a gray car and was driven by a man. The driver did not stop after the collision and was last seen travelling northbound on 51st avenue.

Although hit and run laws in US differ from one state to another, in most instances, it is considered to be a serious crime. It is often defined as the failure to stop after an accident. Hit and run law statistics show that approximately eleven percent of all vehicle accidents are hit and run car accidents.

The punishment for hit and run can also differ such as a hit and run law violator will be required to compensate the victim for his/her losses, may have their license suspended or revoked, and may also face criminal/punitive fines. In more serious cases an offender may also be required to serve jail time, and may face points on his/her insurance or DVM records. Hit and run law violators may also lose their license or insurance coverage completely as a result of their crime.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of hit and run accident in Arizona and would like to seek compensation, call one of our Glendale hit and run accident lawyers at (602) 457-6222 for a free consultation.

A hit and run is actually a serious crime in most jurisdictions. It is not only unsafe, it is also unfair for those who have been hit and have been injured in the process. In the United States, about 10% out of all traffic collisions are caused by a hit and run situation. It is called hit and run because after hitting a vehicle or a pedestrian, the vehicle who caused the hit, immediately drives away without leaving any identification..

In Phoenix, a Department of Public Safety officer was taken to the hospital after his vehicle was struck (ABC15 07/12/2011). Police say that the DPS officer’s unmarked car was turning into a convenience store when another vehicle struck him in a merging lane. Reportedly, the other vehicle did not stop driving for half a mile before the DPS officer who was struck was able to stop the vehicle. The driver of the second car was then arrested but released at the scene. The DPS officer was then taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

In motor vehicle crashes in Arizona, it is expected that any driver who has been involved in an accident should stop his or her vehicle when it is safe to do so. Identification should be exchanged as well as contact information with any other driver who has been involved in the accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a hit and run accident in Arizona, you may call us for a free consultation at (602) 457-6222. We are Arizona hit and run crash lawyers and we may be able to help.

Car accidents are responsible for an incredible amount of deaths in the United States. Just in 2009, 33,808 people died in car accidents. One might think that responsibility is the first thing expected from such accidents, but it is surprising how until today people still avoid their responsibilities such as cases of hit and run accidents.

An Arizona hit and run bicycle accident had occurred in Surprise recently, when a car hit a bicycle on the road and left the victim there to suffer from his injuries. Authorities of Surprise reported that the incident had left the bicyclist in critical condition. The victim was found and brought to a local hospital and is still in extremely serious condition.

According to reports, the bicyclist had only been biking on the Friendship Bridge close to 115th Avenue, and as he did so, he was struck violently by an eastbound pickup truck. Witnesses told Surprise police that the driver went out of his way to take a look at the victim and the damage done and after doing so he got back into his car and drove away. According to the Surprise police, a search is now on for the vehicle and the driver. They are on the lookout for a dark pickup truck, with perhaps a side mirror missing or damage to its lights.

If you have any information about this accident please contact the Surprise Police Department. To avoid such incidents one must always be alert on any road. If you are suffering from a hit and run accident in Arizona, call (602) 457-6222 for a free consultation from one of our bicycle crash lawyers in Phoenix.