Who Has the Right-of-Way When Making a Left Turn?
Many intersection accidents are the result of one driver making an illegal or unsafe left-hand turn. Confusion as to the turning driver’s right-of-way contributes to these collisions, as does driver negligence such as drunk, distracted and drowsy driving. Learning who has the right-of-way when turning left according to Arizona’s traffic laws can help you...
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What to Do When an At-Fault Driver’s Insurance Won’t Pay
Under Arizona's traditional fault-based car insurance system, the driver or party guilty of causing your vehicle collision will be financially responsible for related damages. After a crash, you will call the insurance company of the at-fault party to file a claim and request compensation for your losses. Unfortunately, not all insurance companies treat claimants...
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What to Do Following a T-Bone Accident
T-bone accidents are automobile collisions in which two vehicles form the shape of a T – the front of one vehicle striking the side of another vehicle. Other terms for a T-bone accident are side-impact collisions and broadside accidents. The party at fault for a T-bone accident could be the driver that struck the...
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How to Prove You Are Not at Fault in a Car Accident
Arizona is a fault-based car insurance state. This is a traditional system in which the party at fault for causing the car accident will have to pay for victims’ damages. The at-fault driver will compensate people he or she injured through negligence or recklessness. It is important to prove it if you did not...
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February Product Recalls (2020)
Defective products cause thousands of preventable consumer injuries and deaths annually. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer not to produce defectively designed and assembled products. Yet many dangerous items reach consumers daily. Keeping up with the latest product recalls for February 2020 can help you and your family avoid items with known risks....
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What Is the Difference Between a Trial Lawyer and a Litigator?
Understanding the legal language surrounding your personal injury claim can help you feel more in control of the situation. You may hear words such as settlement, judgment award, negotiation and litigation tossed around during your case. Learning the differences between these recovery outlets, as well as the types of lawyers involved in each, could...
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What Is Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 28-701A?
Speeding causes a large number of car accidents in Arizona every year. It is a leading cause of collisions across the nation. In 2018, almost 9,400 victims lost their lives because of speeding drivers in the U.S. Speeding is so deadly because it increases the velocity at which a collision occurs. More velocity means...
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What to Do After a Car Accident in a Company Vehicle
Getting into a car accident is troubling enough without the added complication of being in a company vehicle. Crashing a company car can come with questions such as whether or not it makes your employer liable for your injuries, as well as whose insurance will pay for victims’ damages if you caused the accident....
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Who Is Responsible for My Rental Car While My Vehicle Is Being Repaired?
Being without a working vehicle can be one of the hardest parts of recuperating from a car accident in Arizona. While mechanics fix your car, you still need to get to work and other regular activities. You could rent a car, but this will add to the mounting expenses you are already facing because...
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How Long Does the Insurance Company Have to Respond to a Demand Letter?
After you file a demand letter, it can seem like the hardest part of your settlement is over. Waiting for an insurance company to respond, however, can be difficult while you are also dealing with lost wages and medical bills. Luckily, state law enforces time limits by which insurance companies must respond to demand...
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