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Arizona Receives Low Rating for Traffic Safety Laws

Arizona has been rated as one of the worst states in the U.S. for driver and passenger protection due to the lack of traffic safety laws. The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS), a consumer-based group, released its annual Roadmap Report of State Highway Safety Laws, which indicates that...

Arizona Aims to Ban Teens from Texting and Driving

An Arizona Senate committee has approved a bill that would ban teens from using electronic devices while driving during the first six months after acquiring a driver's license. Senate Bill 1080 is Arizona's latest attempt at a small step toward banning texting while driving. The state is currently only one...

Arizona has the Most Aggressive Drivers in U.S.

Two of Arizona's cities, Phoenix and Tucson, have been named as the leading cities with the most aggressive drivers in the U.S. The findings were reported in a studyconducted by Automatic, a San Francisco-based connected car company. Automatic concluded that drivers in Phoenix had the highest levels of aggression on...

Proposed Bill Could Change Traffic Accident Procedures

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...

Construction Workers’ Rights in the Workplace

Construction workers are constantly exposed to dangerous work environments that requires constant monitoring and strong safety regulations to prevent injuries caused by workplace accidents. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) extends rights and responsibilities to construction workers, and imposes safety and health obligations upon employers in the construction industry....

NHTSA Considers Adapting to Self-Improving Cars

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...

VW Agrees to Criminal Charges and $4.3 Billion Fine

Volkswagen has announced that the company will plead guilty to criminal charges and pay $4.3 billion in penalties, the largest fine issued against an automaker in U.S. history. Volkswagen lied to consumers and government regulators in a 10-year long conspiracy regarding approximately 590,000 vehicles in the U.S. equipped with software...

Frequently Asked Questions about Arizona’s Minimum Wage

Arizona increased the state's minimum wage from $8.05 to $10 per hour on Jan. 1, 2017 after voters passed Proposition 206 during the November general election. To address questions or concerns regarding Arizona's new law, the state's Industrial Commission compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the changes. If...

Understanding Your Rights as a Tipped Employee

Many Arizona workers who receive more than $30 in tips per month are considered tipped employees, which may include waiting staff, bartenders and cleaning staff. The rights of tipped employees are more complicated than those paid a straight hourly wage or salary. If you are employed in a profession that...

The Benefits of Hiring a Truck Accident Lawyer

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...