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Phoenix - The largest state capital and hottest city in the US

Not only is Phoenix the largest state capital in the country, but it ranks 6th on the list of most populous cities as well. One of the hottest city's main draws is surprisingly its climate; Phoenix boasts more annual sunshine than any other major metropolitan area in the country, and has incredibly pleasant winters that usually only have 1 day below freezing per year. On the other hand, some may be dissuaded by the scorching triple-digit summer temperatures are the standard for about four months of the year. 

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When someone is seriously injured or killed in an accident, it is important to get help from an experienced personal injury attorney. A good accident lawyer works with injured folks to get financial compensation for accidents and injuries. Learn more about:

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Where to find legal assistance after a Phoenix injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a great Phoenix personal injury attorney who understands the legal standards and practices, who knows how insurance policies function, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed due to the negligence of someone else, a Phoenix wrongful death lawyer can launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Phoenix car accident attorney(link is external) can do to help.

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State: 
Arizona

Most recent accident reports

Authorities say a Department of Public Safety officer is in the hospital after his motorcycle was hit by a driver under investigation for DUI.
Date: 
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Roadway: 
Miller Road

Three killed and 12 injured in three vehicle accident on Lake Pleasant Parkway between State Route 74, the Carefree Highway, and Loop 303 near Peoria, AZ.

A 4-year-old child was struck and killed by a truck driven by his stepfather at their home on Lomita Avenue in Kingman, Arizona. The truck was loaded with hay, and the child, who had been told to go inside apparently went behind the truck instead.
Date: 
Friday, October 17, 2014
Roadway: 
Lomita Avenue
A car crash caused by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 10 has send four people to the hospital. The five-vehicle accident occured west of downtown Phoenix, Arizona just after 2:00 a.m. Friday morning, October 17, 2014.
Date: 
Friday, October 17, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 10
An elderly woman sustains possibly life-threatening injuries after a car crash Tuesday night, October 14. The driver, an elderly man, was also taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Date: 
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
A car with no people in it burst into flames after a passenger bus heading to Tuscon collided with it on Insterstate 10. The car was parked on the side of the highway following a fender-bender.
Date: 
Monday, October 13, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 10
Type: Bus Accident
Topics: 
Mass Transit, Fire
A vehicle led police on a chase after fleeing a QuickTrip and hitting several vehicles in the westbound Interstate-10 tunnel in Phoenix, AZ.
Date: 
Sunday, October 12, 2014

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after traveling at high speeds, failed to stop for a traffic violation, and crashed into a vehicle on 51st Avenue just South of Thomas Road.  The motor

Date: 
Friday, October 10, 2014
Roadway: 
51st Avenue
A person has died in a one-vehicle crash in along U.S. 60 eastbound on Wednesday afternoon, shortly before 1 p.m. The vehicle went off the blacktop near Signal Butte Road, said Bart Graves.
Date: 
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 60
City: 
Mesa, AZ
Type: Car Accident
A 14-year-old boy was hit crossing the street at Grand Avenue in Glendale, Arizona Monday night. The incident occured around 6:45 p.m. when the boy, who dismounted his skateboard to cross, was hit by a Hyundai sedan.
Date: 
Monday, October 6, 2014
Roadway: 
Grand Avenue
The motorcycle and SUV crashed on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard near the Promenade Shopping Center about 6:20 a.m. in Scottsdale, killing the motorcyclist, identified as Gregory Vodika.
Date: 
Monday, October 6, 2014
A man was killed after a motorcycle crash with an vehicle on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in Scottsdale on Monday morning. The motorcyclist, Gregory Vodika, 28, of Phoenix, and a Cadillac SUV collided near the intersection of 76th Street and Fr
Date: 
Monday, October 6, 2014
Rodrigo Garcia, 44, of El Mirage was killed in a car accident at the intersection of 111th Avenue and Union Hills Drive.
Date: 
Sunday, October 5, 2014
City: 
Peoria, AZ
Type: Car Accident
3 1/2 month old baby was killed and three injured after a rollover crash on Saturday morning on State Route 238 near Maricopa, Arizona.
A 3 1/2 month old infant was killed and three injured after a rollover crash on Saturday morning on State Route 238 near Maricopa, Arizona. Six people were riding in the vehicle that crashed.
Date: 
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Roadway: 
Crozier Road
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover