An Arizona personal injury attorney explains the risks Two serious bike accidents in less than 24 hours are raising safety concerns in Gilbert, especially as some families consider buying e-bikes for their kids this Christmas. According to Gilbert police, a 13-year-old boy suffered serious injuries in late November after an e-bike accident near Val Vista...
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Is Arizona’s Cellphone Ban Tough Enough to Stop Distracted Driving?
New Data Shows Many Drivers Still Text and Scroll Behind the Wheel An Arizona law that makes it illegal to hold a cellphone while driving has had little effect on other cellphone use while driving in the state, according to a recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study on distracted driving in Arizona. “These results...
Read MoreWhy Gilbert Residents Are Fighting for a Traffic Signal at 156th and Riggs
Gilbert Neighbors Say the Intersection Is a Crash Waiting to Happen It shouldn't take a tragedy to spark change. But for many families living in Gilbert's Marathon Ranch community, that's exactly what they're trying to prevent. As the town considers approving a new 91-home development, residents are sounding the alarm about a dangerous intersection:...
Read MorePedestrian and Bicycle Crashes Keep Rising in Arizona
Vulnerable road users face some of the greatest risks Every day, families across Arizona get the phone call they pray will never come. A husband who never makes it home from work. A teenager whose drive to practice ends in tragedy. A grandmother injured crossing the street. The 2024 Arizona Crash Facts report shows just...
Read MoreDistracted Driving Is Out of Control and Most Drivers Blame Others
Arizona Crash Victims Need to Hold Distracted Drivers Accountable Distracted driving is a problem that keeps getting worse, and the numbers prove it. A recent survey by Nationwide found that nearly one in five drivers still texts behind the wheel, even though they know the risks. Many also admit to scrolling social media, watching videos,...
Read MoreTop Mistakes to Avoid After a Personal Injury Accident
The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Harm Your Case Personal injury accidents happen in the blink of an eye. One second, you're going about your day, driving to work, walking through a store, or climbing a ladder. The next moment, you could be in pain, confused, and unsure of what to do. It’s...
Read MoreHow the 100 Deadliest Days Lead to a Surge in Teen Driver Crashes
Teen Driver Accidents Spike Between Memorial Day and Labor Day It starts out the same way every year. The school bell rings for the last time in May, and teens in Gilbert and throughout Maricopa County pile into cars to celebrate summer’s freedom. But behind the joy and anticipation of beach trips, late-night drives, and...
Read MoreCommon Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Arizona and How Drivers Can Prevent Them
Why Do So Many Motorcycle Accidents Happen in Arizona? It only takes a second of carelessness for a motorcycle ride to turn into a life-altering crash. In Arizona, that reality plays out far too often. According to the most recent available state data, 251 motorcycle riders were killed and 2,387 were injured in 2023. These...
Read MoreProving Fault in a Distracted Driving Accident
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of crashes in Arizona and throughout the nation. And yet, proving that someone wasn’t paying attention behind the wheel can be one of the hardest parts of a car accident case. If you were injured in a crash and suspect the...
Read MoreHow Truck Accidents Cause Life-Changing Brain Injuries
Truck accidents are some of the most severe crashes we see on Arizona roads. The size and force of a semi-truck colliding with a smaller vehicle can leave victims with catastrophic injuries—including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Whether it's you or a loved one who has suffered a brain injury due to a truck accident, it...
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