Auto Accidents

A proposed Arizona bill that would change alcohol and drug testing procedures has gained recent Senate support. An Arizona state Senate committee has voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 1054, known as “Joe's Law.” The proposed bill would require law enforcement to administer drug and alcohol tests to drivers...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering making changes to its procedures involving auto safety recalls due to the rise of over-the-air update technology in new vehicles. The NHTSA's consideration to re-evaluate its procedures concerning safety recalls comes after it ended the investigation into the death of a...

Truck accidents can result in traumatic injuries with long-term consequences. These accidents may also be more complicated than the average car accident, and often require an attorney who is experienced in transportation and common carrier laws. An attorney who has experience representing truck accident claims can provide you with valuable...

There have been more than 1,600 incidents of drivers traveling in the wrong lane reported to Arizona law enforcement officials in 2016, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (ADPS). Of the 1,600 reported incidents of wrong-way driving, there were 27 accidents that resulted in severe injuries or death....

A report released by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found that drivers who sleep less than the recommended seven hours a night greatly increase their risk of being in a car accident. The findings are a cause for concern as traffic fatalities have been rising in recent years, reaching...

Arizona has tied with Alabama as having the eighth worst drivers in the U.S., according to an annual study conducted by carinsurancecomparison.com. The study uses data collected from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concerning fatal traffic accidents and their causes. Each state was rated...

Arizona law enforcement officials have launched annual holiday DUI enforcement and sober designated driver campaigns in an effort to reduce impaired driving during the holiday season. Federal, state and local officials have teamed up for heightened enforcement through New Year's to make Arizona's streets a safer place for motorists and...

A new set of guidelines has been released to prevent cellphone use and other forms of distracted driving by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). With the holiday season underway, millions of people will choose driving as their method of traveling, which increases the risk...

Determining who is responsible for a car accident may not be as simple as it seems. While it is necessary to discover who is at fault, your word is often not enough to convince insurance companies to provide the necessary amount of coverage for your claim. When dealing with insurance...

A pile-up crash involving 24 vehicles forced a portion of Interstate 17 to close on Sunday afternoon after a cattle hauler crashed into incoming traffic. A motorcycle accident earlier that day also closed portions of the highway. The driver of the semi-truck carrying the cattle was unable to stop his...