Roadside construction projects are essential for improving highways and other road infrastructure. Unfortunately, road construction zones disrupt normal traffic patterns and increase the risk of accidents, especially when workers or contractors fail to implement proper safety precautions. From heavy machinery left on the road to poorly marked detours and narrowed lanes, road construction zones are
Every year, thousands of drivers are injured in roadside construction zone accidents across America. According to the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, 891 people died in roadside construction accidents in 2022. 37,000 others sustained injuries. Unfortunately, drivers and passengers in non-construction vehicles account for 80% of roadside construction accident victims. Besides heavy machinery, drivers
Roadside construction zones are inherently hazardous. Workers risk their safety working on roadways that are open to fast-moving traffic and sometimes at night. Besides getting hit by non-construction vehicles, construction workers risk being struck by construction vehicles or getting caught between objects or equipment. They can also sustain injuries from trips, slips, falls, and electrocutions.
Tires are essential for safe driving, including braking and steering a vehicle. However, when they are defective, they can lead to devastating accidents, including rollovers and head-on collisions. Tire blowout accidents often result in serious injuries or even death. Besides the driver and their passengers, these accidents can also injure other road users, including pedestrians
Arizona’s scenic highways and open roads make motorcycle riding an attractive and fun activity. However, motorcycle accidents can be devastating for riders and their families. Unlike motorists, motorcyclists do not have protections like seat belts and airbags in road accidents. Accordingly, collisions with vehicles often leave riders with severe physical injuries, emotional trauma, and expensive
A personal injury incident where you sustain injuries due to someone else’s negligence can leave you in financial and emotional distress. You may need expensive medical treatment and costly property repairs. Arizona law entitles you to compensation for damages in a personal injury incident. However, personal injury lawsuits can be legally complex and stressful. You
If you have been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, Arizona law entitles you to compensation. The law also seeks to hold the other party accountable for their negligent actions. Unfortunately, a personal injury incident can leave you requiring costly medical treatment and unable to work. While you can recover compensation for
Slip and Fall Incidents in Scottsdale: What You Need to Know Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. They are often dangerous and can leave a victim with severe injuries requiring expensive medical treatment. Slip and fall incidents often occur on someone else’s property. Arizona law seeks to hold property owners
Riding a motorcycle is a fun and economical alternative to driving a car. However, motorcyclists in Phoenix and across Arizona share busy roadways with motorists. Unlike motorists, motorcyclists have little to no protection in road accidents. In case of a collision with a motor vehicle, a biker is likely to suffer catastrophic injuries or even
A car accident can happen anywhere and at any time. Even the most careful or disciplined driver can get in a car accident. According to an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) report, there were more than 119, 990 motor vehicle accidents in 2022. These accidents injured 52,411 people injuries while taking the lives of 1,294