When it comes to traffic-related subjects, Arizona is an overachiever and not in a positive way. Recent national studies have shown that our state ranks number one in pedestrian fatalities. In the first half of 2017, Arizona had 1.61 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 people. Another study ranks Arizona at number…
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The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has decided to post a weekly numerical update of all Arizona traffic fatalities. The intention is to make the public aware that their actions have "life and death consequences." Arizona traffic deaths have risen steadily since 2014, and according to ADOT, ninety percent of…
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If you are like millions of Americans, you probably have a Facebook account. Maybe you use it a lot, or perhaps you hardly use it at all. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in front of Congress this week to talk about what Facebook is doing to protect the privacy of…
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What is a car recall? A vehicle recall occurs when a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines that a car model (or several models) has some a safety-related defect or doesn't comply with a federal safety standard. The carmaker will alert vehicle owners to the…
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For years, I-10 in Pinal County has ranked as one of the most dangerous highways stretches in America, due to numerous fatal crashes on I-10. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is responsible for I-10’s safety in Arizona. ADOT, part of our state’s executive branch, wasn’t doing anything about this…
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The Leader Law Firm is saddened to hear that a Federal law enforcement agent, Walterio Nuñez, died in a median crossover crash on I-19 on Friday, March 9, 2018. The crash occurred on I-19 between Pima Mine and Papago roads. A crossover accident occurs when a vehicle traveling on a divided…
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