New Distracted Driving Law for Teen Drivers

Beginning this past Sunday, July 1, 2018, a new Arizona law went into effect banning cell phone use for teen drivers under the age of 18. Teenagers with a driver's permit or a new graduated drivers license will need to keep their hands on the wheel and off the cell…

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2017-A Deadly Year for Tucson Pedestrians

A record number of pedestrian deaths in 2017 is making the Tucson City Council consider strengthening its hands-free ordinance. Last March, the council passed the city's first hand's free ordinance. This ordinance makes using a cell phone or electronic device in a moving vehicle a secondary offense. Tucson police cannot…

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When Fitbit Data Becomes Evidence

Fitbit wearable electronic devices that track your physical activity and movements have only been around for a few years. Their popularity has exploded, from hardcore fitness buffs to more casual weekend bicycle enthusiasts. Some folks never leave home without their fitness tracker strapped to their arm. According to a January…

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Arizona Roads Earn a Dismal Grade

Arizona roads need improvement; a fact most of us already know. A new national report by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) says Arizona roads aren't making the grade. Arizona's roads earned a barely passing D+ from the ASCE. Our roadway system includes 60,000 miles of roadway, moving 6 million…

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Why is Arizona’s Highway Death Rate So High?

According to a recent Arizona Republic article, the fatal accident rate on urban Phoenix freeways is 61 percent higher than the national average. And according to Arizona Department of Transporation's (ADOT) “Strategic Highway Safety Plan,” the Arizona statewide fatal crash rate is about 33 percent higher (2005) than the United…

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The Most Common Causes of Personal Injury

A personal injury can happen in countless ways. As a personal injury law firm, we see many different types of injuries, ranging from minor to catastrophic. Some injuries are painful but temporary, and some can leave permanent life-altering damage. The list of reasons is too long to list in full.…

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