Phoenix Auto Accident Lawyer
Thousands of people are injured in car wreck accidents every year, typically the result of reckless or negligent driving. Victims of auto accidents often suffer in multiple ways:
- Loss of health
- Loss of income
- Loss in quality of life
- Loss of time
In 2008, there were 329 alcohol related fatalities, 266 of which included someone with a blood alcohol content over 0.08% (according to NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).
In Arizona during 2007:
- 53% of fatal auto accidents involving death resulted from drivers veering off the roadway
- 40% of fatal auto accidents involved alcohol
- Impaired driving remains one of the most preventable causes of serious crashes, yet the numbers barely move year to year. Drunk drivers react slower, misjudge distances, and are often speeding at the moment of impact, which is why alcohol-related accidents tend to cause more severe injuries than a typical collision. When an impaired driver causes a crash, victims may also be able to pursue punitive damages in addition to their other losses.
- 33% of fatal auto accidents involved reckless driving
- 30% of fatal auto accidents involved high speeds
- 22% of fatal auto accidents occurred at an intersection
- 11% of fatal auto accidents involved a large truck
- 147 pedestrians and bicycle riders were killed by a vehicle
Auto accidents result in an estimated $4 BILLION dollars annually in Arizona.
Costs associated with an auto accident include:
- Vehicle repair or replacement
- Other property damage
- Medical expenses both short-term and long-term (including medications and rehabilitation)
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
Arizona's statute of limitations makes it important to contact an attorney before a victim loses the ability to be compensated
