In Maricopa County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
After a Maricopa County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
If you've been injured in an accident, click the links below to get help from an attorney who specializes in your type of accident or injury:
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Learn more here about how a good Maricopa County car accident lawyer can provide you with information about your rights and options.
One man is dead and another critically injured after a semi-truck carrying a load of pavers veered across three lanes of traffic and rear-ended four vehicles, causing one of them to burst into flames on northbound I-17 in Phoenix 6:45 a.m. Wednesday.
Witnesses say they saw a white Nissan accelerate quickly before the driver ran it into a group care home near 35th Avenue and Deer Valley Road in Phoenix, Arizona. Five patients suffering from traumatic brain injuries and two caretakers lived there.
Dwayne "Highly" Falkner, 60, was riding a bicycle when he was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding near 17th Avenue and Pecos Road. Both the bicyclist and the driver were riding westbound, and the driver stopped at the scene to help.
A pedestrian in his 30s was hit by a white four-door sedan near 19th Avenue and Camelback Road in Phoenix at about 8:30 p.m.
The truck was stolen near 1033 S. Longmore, where the suspect jumped inside and drove off. However the man didn't get very far before crashing the vehicle into a light pole. He was hospitalized with injuries that were deemed non-life-threatening.
