Arizona Accident Lawyer Blog

As Phoenix car accident attorneys, we were saddened to hear that a driver died as a result of speeding on November 6. Police officers believe he was drag racing when he hit two other cars, causing injuries to the others involved. We express our deepest condolences to the family of the victim and our thoughts and prayers go out to those who were injured.

Causes of This Phoenix Car Accident

According to a report by AZ Central, the driver of the speeding car may have been drag racing while driving northwest on North Grand Avenue at 2 p.m. on November 6. The driver of a Chevy van attempted a left turn in front of him and the van was knocked into a Mitsubishi. The driver of the speeding car was taken to the hospital where he died of his injuries. To make matters more complicated, the driver of the van is believed to have been impaired; police are still investigating this speeding accident.

Phoenix Fatal Car Accident Statistics

In 2009, there were 22,713 car accidents on Phoenix. Of these car accidents, 123 were fatal.

How a Phoenix Car Accident Lawyer Can Help

As car accident lawyers, we can tell you that this is a complicated case, as there were possibly multiple victims as well as many different factors at play in the cause of the accident. It takes an experienced car accident lawyer, like those at Breyer Law Offices, P.C., to accurately and thoroughly investigate the case and hold those at fault responsible. The best lawyers obtain settlements for victims that help cover medical bills, lost wages, damages, and more.

The team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has obtained large settlements for their clients and can help answer your legal questions. In this case, it may be that there is a claim for punitive damages, which would add to the settlement of the injured victims. For a free consultation, call today at (602) 457-6222.

According to a Crash Facts Summary for Arizona in 2009, speeding accounted for 1,298 out of 202,278 accidents while reckless driving accounted for 33,845 out of a total of 202,278 accidents. Drivers seem to enjoy the thrill of the road that sometimes they forget to follow the traffic rules.

In recent news, Earl Simmons, more popularly known as rapper DMX, has been arrested again in the Valley (ABC15 08/25/2011). He was said to have been taken into custody at US 60 and Power Road for going on the radar at 102 miles/hr. Simmons’ license was suspended and revoked. He was arrested on and cited for criminal speeding, driving on a suspended license, and reckless driving. Back in 2007, Earl Simmons was indicted with felony charges, including drug possession--namely marijuana, weapons, and animal cruelty following a raid at his Cave Creek home. A SWAT team raided his home, seized a dozen distressed pit bull dogs, and dug up remains of three other dogs.

If you or a loved one has been in an accident involving a reckless driver or speeding, there is free consultation available to you at (602) 457-6222. We are Arizona speeding accident lawyers and we may be able to help.

Drunk driving and speeding is a dangerous combination that is the cause of a majority of automobile accidents. In most instances, these two are the main cause of fatal crashes in the United States. Alcohol-impaired driving crashes kills almost 30 people in the United States. In 2009, fatalities involving alcohol-impaired drivers reached to almost 11,000 or nearly 32 percent of all motor vehicle accident fatalities nationwide.

Meanwhile, speeding, according to studies can increase the likelihood of an accident. This is because travelling at a high speed can reduce the possibility to respond in time when needed. Speeding consists of exceeding the posted speed limit or driving too fast for the road conditions or any speed-related violation charged (racing, driving above speed limit, speed greater than reasonable, exceeding special speed limit). In 2008, 11,674 speeding-related fatalities were recorded nationwide in 2008. In Arizona alone, 373 from 937 fatalities were reported.

On Monday night (6-28-11), another car wreck occurred at Dunlap and 29th avenues. Police say that alcohol and street racing are the cause of the wreck. The two cars were racing when they crashed into a turning car in Dunlap Avenue.

Three passengers of the turning car were injured and were taken to a local hospital. Meanwhile the driver of one of the cars fled while the other, who was suspected to be impaired stayed in the scene.

Despite the continuous decline of traffic accidents involving impaired drivers, it is still important for us to continue to be aware of some safety steps especially when we cannot avoid social plans involving alcohol.

Prior to any drinking, designate a non-drinking driver when with a group.

• Don’t let your friends drive impaired. Take their keys away.
• If you have been drinking, get a ride home or call a taxi.
• If you’re hosting a party where alcohol will be served, remind your guests to plan ahead and designate their sober driver; offer alcohol-free beverages; and make sure all guests leave with a sober driver.

For victims of fatal car accidents due to impaired or speeding drivers in Arizona, call our free consultation hotline at (480) 389-2463. As Phoenix speeding accident attorneys, we are ready to assist you in getting what you deserve.