Many people think that having a drink or two before getting behind the wheel is not a big deal. They assume that they are still completely capable of operating a car, but that may not be the case. Drunk driving is the cause of far too many car accidents nationwide.…
Pedestrians who are struck by vehicles have a higher risk of serious injury or fatality. Though many cities in Arizona and around the nation take extra precautions to try and avoid pedestrian accidents, they still occur. Police in Phoenix are investigating two separate crashes that took the lives of two different people on the same day.…
Vehicle crashes can be devastating in many respects. The people who can be physically harmed as a result of one may have their entire lives changed in an instant, and some even lose their lives. The families of victims may be left questioning how the crash happened, wondering if anything could have prevented the tragedy.…
Car accidents happen every day. You may have seen your fair share at many points in your life or had a few close calls. Unfortunately, the odds are that if you have not been in a car accident in your life as of yet, you likely will at some point.…
By the time a product hits the market, Arizona consumers assume that it is safe. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, as companies sometimes overlook certain defects in a rush to generate a profit. One product that has faced a great deal of scrutiny in recent years is the lithium-ion battery.…
Parents generally want only the best for their children. When considering issues around child safety, things like car seats and protective sports gear come to mind. Arizona families trust that what their children play with is completely safe. Unfortunately, toys and other products for kids that can pose a hidden danger sometimes hit the market before they can be stopped, creating the possibility of product liability.…
Car crashes are an unavoidable part of life. Even so, there are many actions that drivers can take to minimize the possibility that a crash will occur, or at least reduce the severity of the incident. That is one Arizona mother’s message to the public after she lost a daughter in a collision a couple of months ago.…
Pedestrians walk for many reasons, including exercise, work or just to get wherever they need to be. Though walking has a great deal of benefit, it also comes with its fair share of risk. Pedestrians are sometimes struck by passing vehicles.…
In a best-case scenario, you would have the ability to go through life without ever suffering any major injuries. Unfortunately, no one can predict whether he or she will end up in an injury-causing event. Everyday activities, like driving, pose major hazards that many individuals do not consider because the activities are so commonplace.…
The causes of motor vehicle accidents are as varied as the types of vehicles on the road. When there are questions regarding the cause of an accident, it is crucial to consider all of the circumstances of a crash. Authorities here in Arizona are doing just that as they work to determine what caused a recent semi-truck accident that cost two people their lives.…