Who is at the greatest risk for being involved in a car accident while in the Phoenix area? It is a question without a simple answer. Dozens of factors combine to cause accidents every day and many of them involve drivers who did nothing wrong. Nonetheless, some motorists are at a greater risk for being involved in a collision than others. Teenagers are considered a high-risk type of driver in part because they lack the skill set that older, more experienced motorists have while behind the wheel. At the other end of the spectrum, elderly drivers are also likely to be involved in accidents but unlike teens, these collisions may be the result of physical ailments like decreased vision or as complications of the aging process.
Other factors that lead to a large number of collisions include motorists who are distracted while driving, those who operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, those who drive too fast for conditions, and those who fail to put safety first. When these factors are combined, the risks for a collision increase exponentially and they threaten not only the offending driver but also anyone in that driver’s vehicle.
When a car accident happens in the Phoenix area, including Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, and Tempe, those victims who are hurt in the collision may be entitled to seek financial compensation for their losses. A typical claim can enable a victim to obtain payment for hospital and medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering but the actual relief available will vary depending on a specific collision. Speaking with a personal injury lawyer in Phoenix can help you realize whether you have a valid claim if you have been injured in a collision.
A car full of at least eight teenagers and people in their 20s was involved in a rollover accident on Monday night, and police in Phoenix say that all eight people were injured to some degree. The incident happened near 12th Street and Hearn Road and prompted a response by local emergency medical personnel. Four people involved were hurt but were able to leave the scene without additional emergency treatment. The other four all had to be taken to area hospitals and three of them were listed in critical condition due to the crash.
It is not clear at this time which victim was behind the wheel or why the crash happened but authorities have stated that more details will be revealed to the public when they are confirmed. It is possible that the vehicle was traveling in excess of the posted speed limit in the area and that the speed may have been one factor that led to this rollover collision.
If you have been involved in a rollover car accident or in a collision with a teenager in the Phoenix area, know that the personal injury attorneys at Abels & Annes, P.C. are standing by 24 hours a day, seven days a week to take your call and to offer you a free case consultation without obligation regarding your crash and your legal options. When you call us, everything discussed will be kept confidential and if we represent you in your case, we will never charge you a fee unless we make a recovery on your behalf.
When tragedy strikes, do not let yourself and your family continue to suffer. Call Abels & Annes, P.C. today and let us help you fight for the relief you deserve.
Prior Blog Entry:
Wal-Mart Settles Portion of Lawsuit involving Crash with Tracy Morgan for $10 Million, Phoenix Injury Lawyer Blog, published March 20, 2014.
Resource:
8 hurt when SUV rolls on Phoenix Street, by Steve Stout, CBS5AZ.com, published March 24, 2015.