Many of us feel nervous when driving near a semi-truck on the highway. Afterall, semis are much larger than your typical car or truck. But did you know that 75% of commercial vehicle accidents are actually caused by passenger car drivers? For everyone’s safety, it’s...
Car Accidents
How to operate an autonomous vehicle safely
Most motorists do not own a self-driving vehicle. Yet autonomous automobiles have become an increased presence on American roadways. Automakers like Tesla, Volvo and GM produce vehicles with advanced self-driving systems. And others will begin testing such vehicles...
How to spot a distracted driver
Distracted driving is a serious issue that should concern all Arizona drivers. Every day, approximately nine people die in crashes associated with distracted driving across the United States. While some forms of distracted driving, like texting and driving, are...
Review of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage
Unfortunately, even when it is clearly another motorist is at fault for a Phoenix resident's injuries following a motor vehicle accident, obtaining compensation for medical bills, lost wages and the like can be difficult.In some cases, the responsible driver may not...
Three-vehicle car accident leaves one dead, several injured
A three-vehicle accident in the western part of Phoenix left one person dead. Additionally, five other people involved in the accident were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries. Police described all of these injuries as non life-threatening, but the full...
Arizona’s cellphone ban may not deter distracted driving
Arizona is relatively tough on motorists who are distracted by their cellphones while they are driving. In addition to joining the majority of states in outlawing texting and driving, Arizona has a law which generally bans the use of a handheld device, like a...
Woman gives birth after fatal car accident
A pregnant woman who was seriously injured in a head-on collision was able to give birth to a healthy baby girl shortly after the accident. Unfortunately, the driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident died at the scene of the crash.According to authorities,...
Distracted driving not just a concern with young drivers
Young drivers behind the wheel of a vehicle can be a scary reality to take on. These inexperienced drivers may be more prone to take risks and generally are not well versed when it comes to defensive driving and avoiding collisions. Nonetheless, even the most...
Drunk driver crashes into patrol car, two officers hurt
Alcohol lowers a drinker's inhibitions and raises the amount of time they need to respond to external stimuli. Larger amounts of alcohol can cause a drinker to lose physical coordination and interfere with cognitive function. That can be a deadly combination when the...
Expert warns of the dangers of driverless cars
Automation seems to be the way of the future. While some robots are stuck vacuuming carpet, other robot-like machines are invading more every-day parts of our lives. One of the biggest is driving. Some companies are dumping billions of dollars into the driverless car...
