Passengers injured in Arizona car accidents generally have the right to seek compensation for their injuries. They can pursue a claim for financial relief from any at-fault party, whether it was the driver of the car they were in or another third-party driver. At Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., our…
Car accidents that involve one vehicle hitting the side of another at a right angle are the most common type of fatal motor vehicle collisions in Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation’s 2019 Arizona Crash Facts Summary. T-bone accidents or side-impact collisions are particularly dangerous because the sides of a vehicle offer less protection for passengers than the front and rear of a vehicle. As…
Drivers involved in left-hand turn car accidents are routinely found to be at-fault under Arizona traffic laws. This is because drivers who are turning left must yield to oncoming traffic under Arizona law. In fact, existing right-of-way laws are written broadly to protect other motorists and make liability more likely…
Arizona does not require personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. However, Arizona insurance companies offer Medical Payments (MedPay) insurance. This type of policy is inexpensive to add to your auto insurance and can help with medical bills, deductibles, and copays. It pays regardless of fault. Were you hurt in a car…
In Arizona, you typically have two years from the car accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver. Missing this deadline can mean losing your right to pursue compensation. Observing this time limit is essential for protecting your legal options after an accident. Arizona’s general statute…
After you suffer an injury in an auto accident, you may wonder who will pay your medical bills. In Arizona, you typically file a claim through the liability auto insurance policy of the driver who caused the crash, or other responsible parties, even when a medical provider or your health…
After a collision with a drunk driver, be sure to report the accident to the authorities, gather as much evidence as possible from the scene, and seek medical help – even if you think your injuries are minor. Be observant and take photos and videos of the scene, especially if…
Brake checking involves suddenly slamming on a vehicle’s brakes for no reason other than to aggravate or scare the driver immediately following behind. While Arizona’s statutes do not explicitly forbid it, drivers who brake check can be prosecuted under other state laws. A motorist who causes a rear-end collision while…
Fault for an Arizona car accident is determined by reviewing evidence, such as eyewitness statements, the crash report, and documentation of the accident scene. Using this evidence, insurance companies, the courts, and car accident lawyers can establish who is responsible for causing the collision and liable for any damages. However,…
In Arizona, “full coverage” insurance refers to a combination of policies that provide more protection than just the legally required liability coverage. Full coverage means having liability, comprehensive, collision, uninsured motorist (UM), and underinsured motorist (UIM) insurance. This combination provides extensive protection against a range of vehicle-related incidents. Table of…
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