Arizona Wrongful Death Blog

The law team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. was sorry to hear about the deaths of two people on January 10 caused by a rollover accident that happened on I-40 near Kingman before 2 p.m., according to a news report published in The Tucson Citizen. Three people were riding in a van that was pulling a trailer when the vehicle rolled over, leaving two dead and one injured. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims during this difficult time, and we wish the remaining victim a quick and full recovery.

Police are unclear on exactly what happened to cause this crash. We often see rollovers caused when drivers have to swerve to avoid something or when a vehicle is impacted by another vehicle. This Arizona rollover accident could have occurred because debris was in the road, animals were running across the road, other cars straying out of their designated lanes, unsafe lane passing, and more. Cases like this deserve proper and thorough investigation to find out exactly what happened.

Kingman Car Crash Statistics

There were 537 accidents in Kingman in 2010. Two people were killed in these accidents and 288 were injured. In Arizona in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), drivers who drove in the opposing lane caused 1,212 accidents. Drivers who passed in a no-passing zone caused 121 accidents, and drivers who made an unsafe lane change caused 5,987 crashes. Most of all, sideswipes caused nearly 15,000 accidents.

Contact a Kingman Wrongful Death Lawyer

An experienced Arizona wrongful death lawyer can investigate this car accident to determine what caused the van to roll. It is important to uncover the facts of any wrongful death claim. Experts can be hired to reconstruct the car accident scene. Our office advances all costs for experts and we do not have any fee at all if we do not win. We work diligently to obtain settlements for injury claims and wrongful death claims. For a free consultation, give us a call today.

The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. was sorry to hear about one man’s death after a rear-end collision on January 3. The accident occurred near the intersection of East Roger Road and North First Avenue, according to news reports by Fox 10, when a 63-year-old man rear-ended the car of a 51-year-old woman. He was taken to a hospital where he died. Our condolences go out to the man’s family at this difficult time.

What Caused This Tucson Car Accident?

As car accident lawyers, we know that rear-end collisions can be very dangerous and even deadly, as is the case in this Tucson fatal car crash. Police are unsure about what caused the crash, although we have seen many cases caused by cars that stop too suddenly, cars that stop at green lights instead of proceeding straight through, and more.

Tucson Car Accident Statistics

There were nearly 10,000 Tucson car accidents in 2010. Rear-end crashes accounted for 40,371 crashes in Arizona in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Drivers who followed too closely caused 5,520 crashes in 2010.

Tucson Car Accident Tips

Here are some tips to avoid car accidents:

• Avoid following too closely;
• Avoid driving while distracted;
• Be aware of traffic signals and proceed accordingly;
• Indicate your intentions with turn signals and brake lights;
• If you are stranded, turn on your hazard signals immediately to warn other cars you are at a stop;
• Make sure your turn signals and lights are all in good working order; and
• Never drive drunk.

Contact a Tucson Wrongful Death Attorney

The Tucson wrongful death attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have been handling wrongful death claims for years. We know that even when drivers obey all safety and traffic rules, they can still be injured or killed in accidents. We work to represent families of victims killed in car accidents when other drivers are at fault. We investigate to determine exactly what happened by talking to police and witnesses, reviewing any accident footage that may have been captured by nearby security cameras and more, and then work to obtain a settlement for the family. Contact us today for a free consultation.

As Phoenix wrongful death pedestrian accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about a man killed Saturday, December 31, 2011 as he attempted to cross a street in south Phoenix, according to news reports from Fox 10. The man was between the ages of 40 and 50 and was hit on Southern Avenue, east of 19th Avenue. The driver of the car that hit him was a 55-year-old man who didn’t appear to be impaired. The accident happened around 7:30 p.m. Anyone with any information should call (602) 262-6141. Our deepest condolences go out to the man’s family, and we hope police identify him quickly.

Causes of This Phoenix Pedestrian Accident

As Phoenix pedestrian accident lawyers, we want to stress just how important it is to cross at crosswalks and obey all traffic and safety rules. The man killed in this accident was crossing mid-block, and it is possible that the driver of the car did not see him.

Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Law

Although pedestrians must yield to oncoming cars if they are crossing outside of a designated crosswalk, drivers must also exercise due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian in the roadway, according to ARS 28-794. As injury attorneys, we want to advise pedestrians and their families that just because a pedestrian attempts to cross outside of a designated crosswalk, they do not necessarily give up all their rights. The driver who hits them may still be at-fault under Arizona law.

Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Phoenix pedestrian accidents resulted in 155 deaths in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). During New Year’s weekend of 2010, there were nine fatal crashes.

Contact a Phoenix Wrongful Death Pedestrian Accident Attorney

As mentioned above, even those victims who were not crossing in the crosswalk may still be able to have a successful personal injury claim. Drivers still have a duty to exercise caution to avoid hitting someone in the street. The family of the victim killed in this pedestrian accident can contact an experienced Phoenix wrongful death attorney to begin the investigation and determine if the driver was at-fault. We are available to answer any and all legal questions. For a free consultation, call the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today.

As Mesa wrongful death attorneys, we were very sorry to hear of the death of a man as he rode his mobility scooter across the street near Fiesta Mall in Mesa on January 4, according to AZ Central. A Ford Mustang convertible hit him at about 9:45 a.m. on Southern Avenue. New reports have said he was not in a crosswalk when the vehicle struck him. Many people think that if they cross outside of a designated crosswalk, they don’t have a case, however, this is not always true. Our thoughts and condolences are with the man’s family at this time.

Causes of This Mesa Car Accident

Police are unsure of what caused this fatal car accident in Arizona. It is possible that there were many different factors at play, such as a distracted driver, speeding, or more. Currently, police have ruled out impairment. If the oncoming driver was distracted by a cell phone, a passenger in his car, putting the convertible top down on his car, or other factors, he could still be at fault. Also, if the driver was speeding or making an unsafe lane change, he may be at fault as well. A case like this deserves professional investigation to determine exactly what happened.

Mesa Car Accident Statistics

There were more than 6,000 Mesa car accidents in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). In Arizona, there were nearly 1,500 pedestrian crashes that resulted in 155 deaths and 1,236 injuries that same year. There were nearly 34,000 crashes due to drivers who were speeding and 12,026 crashes resulting from drivers who were distracted.

Contact a Mesa Wrongful Death Attorney

An experienced wrongful death attorney can investigate a serious case like this to determine exactly what happened. If the driver was at fault, he or she can be held responsible for the victim’s medical and funeral expenses and more. The best attorneys will investigate the facts and see whether or not the victim has an injury claim. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. represents victim’s families. Contact us today for a free consultation.

As Arizona fatal car accident attorneys, we were shocked and saddened to hear about a 20-year-old Northern Arizona University student’s death in a Prescott Valley car accident on Christmas Eve, December 24. It occurred at 3:20 a.m., according to a report in Fox 10. The student and his passenger were not wearing seatbelts. While the passenger was able to walk away with minor injuries, the driver died at the hospital after being airlifted to Phoenix. Our deepest condolences go out to the driver’s family.

Causes of This Prescott Valley Car Accident

Police say that alcohol may have played a role in this Arizona fatal rollover auto accident and plan to test the driver’s blood. They also say that the driver most likely would have survived if he had been wearing a seatbelt, and that it is a shock that the passenger wasn’t thrown from the car after it rolled several times – especially since he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt either. Still, many car accidents happen and regardless of whether the person was wearing a seatbelt, the car accident is still not their fault. Just because you are not wearing your seatbelt in a car accident does not mean you are not entitled to an injury claim.

What Do Prescott Valley Car Accident Attorneys Do?

As Prescott Valley car accident attorneys, we think it is important that people know what resources are available to them if they or a family member are hurt in a car accident. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. works closely with car accident victims and their families to make sure they receive the best possible medical care. We work to obtain settlements from at-fault drivers to pay for medical and funeral expenses and more. We also help victims injured in accidents in which alcohol played a part. Just because you are driving with a drunk driver or you do not wear your seatbelt does not mean you cannot have a successful injury claim. Every case is different and that is why it is always best when you are in a car accident to talk to an experienced injury lawyer. Contact us today for a free consultation.

As Mesa rollover accident attorneys, we were saddened to learn about one woman’s death on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 5 a.m. after her car rolled over on the Loop 202 freeway, according to a report in Fox 10. The car appeared to be the only car involved in the rollover accident, and the woman killed was a 23-year-old woman from Mesa. We want to express our deepest condolences to the woman’s family in this difficult time of grief.

Causes of This Mesa Rollover Accident

As rollover crash lawyers , we see a lot of rollover accidents that are caused when another driver swerves into the car and causes the driver to overcorrect. We also see rollover accidents caused by debris in the road. The debris, especially in the morning when it is still dark, can be hard to see and cause the driver to swerve too abruptly and roll over. Without a proper investigation, it is difficult to know exactly what happened in this Mesa rollover accident.

Mesa Car Accident Statistics

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), there were 23 people killed and 2,893 people injured in Mesa car accidents in 2010. In total in Arizona, there were 40 drivers age 20-24, like the driver in this story, who was killed in car accidents. There were 4,787 drivers age 20-24 years who were injured.

Contact A Mesa Wrongful Death Attorney

It takes an experienced Mesa wrongful death attorney to investigate the scene of a Mesa rollover accident like this to determine what exactly happened. The Husband and Wife Law Team investigates cases for victims who were killed or injured in rollover accidents in order to obtain settlements for the victims’ families. We hold the at-fault party responsible, whether it be another driver or the government entity in charge of cleaning up debris in the road. Victims’ families use the settlement money to pay medical and funeral costs and other damages. Contact us at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today for a free consultation at (480)753-4534.

Mesa fatal pedestrian accident attorneys of Breyer Law Offices, P.C. are saddened by the passing of a 50-year-old man who died after being hit by a vehicle on the night of November 22. As reported by AZ Central, the car accident occurred around 10:15 p.m. when the victim was crossing along Alma School at Pecos Avenue with a shopping cart and was hit by a Nissan Frontier.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Investigation reveals that the driver of the Frontier was neither speeding nor impaired, though the victim may have been impaired when the crash happened.

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the friends and relatives of the victim.

Arizona Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

As reported by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, there were 1,449 crashes involving pedestrians in 2010 in Arizona. These pedestrian accidents have resulted in 155 pedestrians killed and thousands more injured. As stated in ARS 28-792, pedestrians have the right-of-way at crosswalks.

Call a Mesa Wrongful Death Lawyer

A Mesa wrongful death attorney may look at the scene of this accident or the police report and determine that the family of the pedestrian has a valid claim. After talking to witnesses and comparing statements to the police report, it may be that even if the pedestrian was somewhat at fault that the driver was at fault, too. Right now, with the information we currently have it is too soon to tell. What is not too soon to know is that the family of the pedestrian would be smart to talk to an experienced lawyer.

Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has been handling claims like these for years and are available for a free consultation. Call for your free consultation at (480)389-2463. You can also follow our Arizona Law Team on Twitter for news and additional topics of interest.

As Mesa wrongful death attorneys, we were saddened to hear of the death of a 50-year-old man on November 21, according to reports from AZ Central. The man died after being hit by a car near Alma School and Guadalupe roads in Mesa around 10:15 p.m. He was pushing a shopping cart across the street when a Nissan Frontier struck him and was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time, and we want to express our deepest condolences for their loss.

Causes of This Mesa Pedestrian Accident

Police believe that the driver of the Nissan Frontier involved in the Arizona fatal pedestrian accident wasn’t speeding and wasn’t under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The roadway was dark, and as accident attorneys, we often see pedestrian accidents that occur because motorists couldn’t see pedestrians. It is possible that the city may hold some fault for this accident for not making sure that a busy street had adequate lighting.

Mesa Pedestrian Accident Statistics

There were 20 fatal Mesa car accidents in 2009, according to City-Data.com. Twenty-two people were killed in those car accidents, and 28 vehicles were involved. Drunk drivers caused five fatal car accidents.

Contact a Mesa Wrongful Death Lawyer

A wrongful death lawyer would immediately go down to the scene of the accident to investigate fault. There is a very short statute of limitations when it comes to making a claim against the city. The notice of claim against a city is due within 180 days of the accident, which is a few days shy of 6 months.

We have had many people call us after the statute of limitations ran out for the Notice of Claim, which is required to be filed with the appropriate city entity and served on the correct individuals. The family would be best served to contact an experienced injury lawyer to have this matter investigated. For a free consultation with Breyer Law Offices, P.C. on an accident injury case, call (480) 389-2463.

The Tucson wrongful death lawyers at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. were saddened to hear that a 34-year-old airman who was riding an ATV was killed when an SUV struck him on November 18. His passenger, a 22-year-old female, was critically hurt, according to reports from Fox 10. She was immediately flown to a trauma center.

The crash happened at 9:30 p.m. According to police, a Chevrolet Suburban pulled out of a parking lot and hit the ATV on Houghton Road. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families, and we wish the female passenger a speedy recovery. We also wish to express our deepest condolences to the airman’s family.

Causes of This Tucson Car Accident

Police believe alcohol was not a factor in this Arizona ATV accident. As Tucson car accident lawyers, we often see car accidents in which a distracted driver did not yield to other motorists. It is possible that the driver of the Chevrolet Suburban failed to yield to the ATV, hitting it straight on and causing minor injuries to herself.

Arizona Car Accident Law

According to ARS 28-771, a “vehicle on a terminating street or highway shall yield to the vehicle on the continuing street or highway.” The ATV was on the continuing street while the Suburban was pulling out from a parking lot, which is considered a terminating street.

Tucson Car Accident Statistics

There were 32 fatal Tucson car accidents in 2009, according to City-Data.com, which resulted in 35 fatalities. Drunk drivers caused eight of these fatal car accidents. There were also 13 pedestrians involved in fatal car accidents.

Contact a Tucson Wrongful Death Attorney

As Tucson wrongful death attorneys, The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. work with victim’s families to gather facts and advocate for them in court to obtain settlements that cover medical expenses, future lost wages, funeral costs, and more. Accident victims deserve the best possible medical care as well as a personal injury attorney who will act as their advocate. Contact Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today for your free consultation at (520) 308-6762.

An experienced Phoenix pedestrian car accident lawyer hears about accidents and there is always a shocking factor. In recent news, ABC15 has reported that a 51-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a pickup truck on October 30, 2011. Police say that the man was lying or sitting on McDowell Road near 42nd Street before he was struck. The man died on the scene. The investigation is still ongoing; however, police say that the man who was driving the pickup truck was not impaired. It appears that the man who was on the street was the one who was impaired.

Because of the nature of our work, we often see these kinds of incidents. We sincerely extend our condolences to the family of the victim.

Pedestrian Auto Accident Statistics for Phoenix

The number of motor vehicle accidents in Phoenix was 22,713 in 2009. This is actually a drop of 13% from 2008 to 2009. There were 525 collisions with pedestrians during the year, with 26.3% accounting for traffic fatalities. This translates to 36 people who were killed after being struck by vehicles.

Arizona State Pedestrian Law

According to the Arizona Legislature, a driver should exercise due care while driving on roadways. The driver should exercise safety and make sure that he or she will not be colliding with any pedestrians on the roadway. Proper precaution should also be given when a child or a confused or incapacitated person is also on the roadway. As for the pedestrian, he or she should avoid walking on the roadway if a sidewalk is provided.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Wrongful Death Lawyer

An experienced Phoenix pedestrian accident wrongful death lawyer will be able to evaluate the accident and make sure that the party at-fault will be held accountable. Family members of the victim may be able to file a claim for wrongful death and receive compensation for burial costs, lost wages, and loss of consortium. At this time, this accident needs to be investigated more fully to see if the family has a wrongful death claim. It may be that there was a road design defect, or perhaps the driver was speeding and there is a wrongful death claim for the family of the victim. The Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has been helping families of loved ones who have been involved in fatal accidents for years. For a free consultation, call (602) 457-6222. You can also follow our Arizona Wrongful Death Law Team Twitter account for additional information and firm news.