Abels & Annes, P.C. Personal Injury Blog

When a drunk driving accident takes place in Phoenix, the victims of that crash may be confused about what happens next and what options they possess for legal relief. In some cases, local or state police may arrive at the scene and assess the suspected intoxicated driver, potentially arresting that individual or otherwise issuing charges in the crash. In other cases, an impaired motorist may flee the scene before police have the opportunity to arrive and investigate. This can spurn a subsequent investigation into who the driver was, who owned the vehicle, and whether certain laws were violated prior to and during the crash. If the police issue citations or criminally charge a suspected drunk driver, it is important for injury victims of that crash to understand that any penalties stemming from those charges are not designed to benefit the victim directly. Instead, fees, fines, and incarceration are possible punishments and are designed to benefit the State of Arizona and the community at large. If a victim wants to seek relief for his or her injuries, that victim may be entitled to do so but will have to take certain steps to initiate the process. Speaking with a personal injury attorney in Phoenix can help you understand whether you have a valid claim and, if so, whether you may be entitled to payment for your losses. Police in Phoenix have confirmed a collision between a vehicle and a group of pedestrians that occurred on Wednesday morning and that left at least one person with significant injuries. According to reports, a 24-year-old male driver in a personal vehicle drove into a crowd of pedestrians in a bar parking lot, colliding with at least one individual and trapping that individual between the front of the vehicle and against a second car. The […]

When collisions are analyzed with statistics, it turns out that a driver of a vehicle is usually to blame when a pedestrian crash happens in the Phoenix area. Even where both the pedestrian and the driver may share some of the blame, the laws in Arizona may enable the pedestrian to obtain financial compensation for his or her damages. The walker must seek this relief after a crash and often can recover for things like medical and surgical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Victims may seek the help of a personal injury attorney to bring this claim or merely to learn about the relief that may be possible for them, including whether payment may be possible. In some cases, multiple claims can exist and compensation may be possible against an at-fault driver, the owner of a vehicle, a city or municipality, a corporation, or even the pedestrian’s own insurance company. As the facts surrounding a crash determine much of the legal fallout, it is a good idea to learn about your specific options if you have been injured. Unfortunately, a pedestrian is at a marked disadvantage when an accident with a vehicle occurs because there is nothing surrounding that walker to protect him or her from the direct impact when it happens. Pedestrians are almost always injured in these accidents and in the worst cases, these victims may lose their lives. Police in Phoenix confirmed one such tragic crash on Saturday evening and have also confirmed that the pedestrian victim involved was killed due to an accident, a fact that is leaving the community of Phoenix in mourning. Officials have stated that a pedestrian was crossing the road near the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Pima Street in a marked crosswalk when a pickup truck approached and collided […]

¿Entiende los riesgos asociados con la conducción de un vehículo o viajar en un automóvil como pasajero? Las probabilidades son que mientras usted este consciente de la posibilidad de que un accidente de carro ocurre es posible que no se dé cuenta de qué tan probable es estar involucrado en un accidente, en lugar de creer que nunca le pasara. Cada año, millones de americanos tienen la misma creencia, pero sus pensamientos se desvanecen cuando se convierten en víctimas de una colisión o cuando sus seres queridos están lesionados o heridos en un accidente. Solo Arizona ve más de 100,000 accidentes de tráfico en un año típico y un gran número de esos incidentes se concentran en el condado de Maricopa, casa para Phoenix y sus ciudades circundantes incluyendo Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa y Chandler. Mucho menos apreciado que el riesgo de ser herido en un accidente de carro es el riesgo que enfrentan a diario los peatones que optan por caminar a lo largo de o cerca de una carretera, calle o intersección en el área de Phoenix. Aunque las leyes del estado pueden requerir motoristas a ceder el derecho de paso a estos caminantes, muchos no obedecen estas leyes y en vez se ponen ellos mismos y a los peatones en riesgo de una colisión. Cuando ocurre un impacto entre un carro y una persona, el peatón casi siempre se lesiona debido a la dinámica pura que pasa en el impacto: el tamaño grande y pesa de un carro, el pequeño, naturaleza de un peatón sin protección, y la velocidad involucrada siendo sólo una muestra de estos factores. Una colisión que deja a una víctima herida siempre será devastador y a menudo creará confusión sobre qué derechos legales pueden existir y si la víctima puede ser capaz de […]

Many school districts across the Phoenix area are on spring break right now, meaning thousands of children are at home or spending time with friends instead of attending school. Many parents choose to take this time of year off from work as vacation so they can care for their children or so they can take a vacation with their families without their kids missing class and this in turn leads to a large number of adults and children around the Valley of the Sun during daytime hours. Stores may be busier than normal, parks may be overflowing with children, and restaurants are sure to be hopping across Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Chandler. If you are like the hundreds of thousands of families experiencing spring break right now, you may not realize it but chances are that you will be walking more than average over this coming week. Whether you are in a parking lot, walking to catch a bus, or playing at a playground, you may cover a greater distance on foot than you do in a typical workday. With this increased foot traffic unfortunately comes and increased risk of a pedestrian accident occurring and many of these will result in injuries or even death to the victims involved. The legal fallout stemming from a pedestrian crash can be confusing and should not be the primary concern of a victim who should only have to worry about recovering physically; yet too often, the victim is forced to make decisions quickly after a crash that will affect her rights for years to come. If a collision has left you injured or has harmed one of your family members, speaking with a personal injury lawyer in Phoenix may help you understand your options and may enable you to get the […]

Los estudios nacionales indican que el americano típico estará involucrado en 3-4 accidentes automovilísticos en su vida. Esos números son generalizaciones pero destacan la amenaza que enfrentan a diario cuando elegimos conducir o viajar como pasajero en un automóvil. Por supuesto, algunas personas tendrán suerte y podrán experimentar menos, si los hay, choques durante su vida pero por cada una de esas personas, hay otra persona en el extremo opuesto del espectro que puede ser víctima en más de 3-4 choques. El resultado del impacto de estos accidentes pueden ser menores o pueden ser graves; en los casos más extremos, las personas perderán la vida en un accidente de carro en Phoenix o pueden quedarse sufriendo lesiones debilitantes permanentes. Cuando eso sucede, las víctimas pueden preguntarse a dónde acudir en busca de ayuda. Las leyes en Arizona y las que se aplican en el Valle del Sol permiten que las víctimas busquen alivio a través del uso de una demanda civil por daños y perjuicios. Este tipo de caso puede ayudar a una víctima y la familia de la víctima a recuperar de las pérdidas incluyendo gastos médicos, gastos quirúrgicos, salarios perdidos y el dolor y el sufrimiento. Cuando en duda, hablando con un abogado de lesiones personales puede ayudar a iluminar sus opciones y sus vías posibles de alivio cuando una colisión lo deja herido. Las acciones de un conductor puede conducir a un accidente de carro, pero esos están lejos de ser los únicos factores que pueden contribuir a una colisión. Otros temas como las inclemencias del tiempo, fallas mecánicas y acciones más allá del control de un conductor también pueden causar que ocurra una colisión. Hoy en día, la policía de Phoenix está tratando de revisar los factores que pueden haber combinado para causar un accidente de […]

Los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades estiman que casi el doble de personas serán mordidos por un perro en los Estados Unidos este año al igual que aquellos que se lesionaran en un accidente de carro. A pesar del alto riesgo de una lesión por mordedura de perro, muchas personas no se dan cuenta de los riesgos que plantean estos animales o los daños que puedan resultar. A menudo, una interacción amigable con un perro puede volverse violenta en un instante y puede dejar a una víctima con lesiones relacionadas con la mordedura. Estos pueden necesitar tratamiento médico y, a menudo se cicatrizan; hay riesgos adicionales para la infección y la transmisión de enfermedades cuando un perro es el atacante y puede tomar tiempo antes de que una víctima entienda plenamente sus lesiones. Hablando con un abogado de lesiones personales en Phoenix puede ayudarle a entender sus opciones y sus derechos si una mordedura de perro lo ha afectado a usted o un ser querido. En muchos casos, la compensación financiera puede ser posible. Las autoridades de Glendale confirmaron un caso de ataque de un perro el martes que involucró a dos niños y dejó a los dos con lesiones graves. En este momento, las autoridades creen que un perro de la familia cerca de los niños se volvió violento y mordió a los dos niños que tienen 8 anos y 13 anos. El ataque fue suficientemente grave para necesitar de remover el niño de 8 años de edad por ambulancia aérea a un hospital del área donde se espera que sobreviva, pero no está claro cuales efectos duraderos pueden resultar. El niño de 13 años de edad, también estaba en necesidad de ayuda médica, pero fue trasladado en ambulancia estándar en lugar de ambulancia aérea. Los informes indican […]

¿Cómo se mueve en el Valle durante un día típico? ¿Conduce su propio carro o toma transportación público? ¿Comparte un viaje con amigos o vecinos? Si alguno de estos modos de transporte lo describe a usted, es probable que también camina en algún momento durante su viaje, si usted está caminando en un estacionamiento, a lo largo de una acera o cruzando una calle. Por esta razón, la seguridad del peatón debe ser una preocupación primaria de todos los que llaman el área de Phoenix casa porque casi todo el mundo es un peatón en algún momento u otro. Sin embargo, con demasiada frecuencia, los derechos de los peatones son ignorados o poco conocidos y una colisión entre un carro y un peatón pasa. Después de un accidente de peatones, las leyes en Arizona están en el lado de la víctima del incidente y pueden dar derecho a cualquier persona perjudicada de reclamar una compensación financiera por sus pérdidas. En el evento trágico de que un peatón muere, el derecho de buscar alivio puede pertenecerle a los familiares sobrevivientes de la víctima, a pesar de que ninguna cantidad de dinero puede ser considerado adecuada en estos casos. Si usted tiene preguntas acerca de cómo una colisión peatonal puede afectarlo a usted, considere la posibilidad de hablar con un abogado de lesiones personales en Phoenix para aprender acerca de sus opciones y sus derechos, y si usted puede tener derecho a la ayuda. La policía de Scottsdale han confirmado un accidente de peatones devastador que ocurrió el miércoles por la mañana y que se llevó la vida de un peatón y dejó a un segundo herido. El incidente ocurrió cerca de la intersección Loop 101 y Shea Road e involucro a un vehículo y las dos víctimas peatonales. En este momento […]

Rollover car accidents are highly publicized in the Phoenix area and they often receive more attention in the media than other forms of collisions. The reasons for this vary but in general, the severity of a rollover crash is high and the risk for injuries significant, garnering the increased attention and highlighting the dangers posed by these accidents. Further, rollover crashes are less common than some other types of accidents like rear-end collisions and therefore their more unique position among vehicular crashes leads to their publicity. The causes of rollover accidents can be complicated to discern as multiple factors may be involved. In many cases, an initial impact with another vehicle or a fixed object leads a car to roll over but in others, there is no initial contact and the rollover happens for other reasons, including speed, design of a road, or even a blown tire. The cause of the rollover may determine who is legally liable for the damages suffered by a victim but will not determine whether that victim is entitled to relief. The laws in Phoenix guarantee the right to seek a recovery by a victim when that victim is harmed by another’s actions, regardless of who that other person is. If you have questions or if you are looking for answers following a Phoenix rollover car accident, you may get the help you need by speaking with a personal injury attorney. Early this morning, a one car rollover accident occurred on the southbound Loop 101 near Chaparrel Road in Scottsdale. Emergency crews responded to the scene and evaluated at least one person inside the car that was involved in the crash but unfortunately, that person’s injuries were too severe and that victim died as a result of the crash. The collision forced authorities to close […]

Do you understand the risks associated with driving a vehicle or riding in a car as a passenger? Odds are that while you are aware of the potential for a car accident occurring, you may not realize how likely you are to be involved in a crash, believing instead that it will never happen to you. Annually, millions of Americans have that same belief but their thoughts are dashed when they become victims of a collision or when their loved ones are injured or hurt in a crash. Arizona alone sees more than 100,000 car accidents in a typical year and a large number of those incidents are concentrated in Maricopa County, home to Phoenix and its surrounding cities including Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa, and Chandler. Even less appreciated than the risk of becoming injured in a car accident is the risk faced daily by pedestrians who choose to walk along or near a road, street, or intersection in the Phoenix area. Though the laws of the state may require motorists to yield the right-of-way to these walkers, many do not obey these laws and instead place themselves and pedestrians at risk for a collision. When an impact happens between a car and a person, the pedestrian is almost always injured because of the sheer dynamics that play a role in the impact: the large, heavy size of a car, the small, unprotected nature of a pedestrian, and the speed involved being just a sample of these factors. A collision that leaves a victim injured will always be devastating and often will create confusion over what legal rights may exist and whether the victim may be able to obtain a financial settlement to compensate her for her losses. If you have questions following a crash, speaking with a personal injury […]

National studies indicate that the typical American will be involved in 3-4 car accidents in his or her lifetime. Those numbers are generalizations but they highlight the threat faced on a daily basis when we choose to drive or ride as a passenger in a car. Of course, some people will be lucky and may experience fewer, if any, crashes while they live but for every one of those individuals, there is another person on the opposite end of the spectrum who may be victimized in far more than 3-4 crashes. The resulting impact of these accidents may be minor or they may be severe; in the most extreme cases, people will lose their lives in a car accident in Phoenix or may be left to suffer permanent, debilitating injuries. When that happens, victims may wonder where to turn for help. The laws in Arizona and those that apply in the Valley of the Sun enable victims to seek relief through the use of a civil claim for damages. This type of case can help a victim and that victim’s family recover for losses including medical and surgical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. When in doubt, speaking with a personal injury lawyer can help illuminate your options and your possible routes for relief when a collision leaves you hurt. The actions of a driver can lead to a car accident but those are far from the only factors that may contribute to a collision. Other issues like inclement weather, mechanical failures, and actions beyond the control of a driver can also cause a collision to occur. Today, police in Phoenix are attempting to review the factors that may have combined to cause a weekend crash that left a woman and her daughter injured. Police were notified of the […]