Warnock MacKinlay Law
LEGAL BLOG Category: Car Accidents
25
February
2023
Driving apps, at first glance, may remind you of the dangers of cell phone usage behind the wheel. In Arizona, for example, it is now illegal for drivers to hold their phones while driving. Yet, as we discussed in our blog years ago, data and tech can prevent distracted driving. In fact, some driving...
20
January
2023
The majority of states nationwide implement some form of a distracted driving law. It is a necessary regulation, as using phones while operating a vehicle is not uncommon. Every year, thousands of crashes happen due to distracted driving, mostly involving the use of an electronic device. It doesn’t matter whether it is hand-held or hands-free....
10
September
2022
Filing a personal injury claim may not be as easy as you may think. Behind every successful case is a sufficient burden of proof. Unless fulfilled to such a standard, the odds of winning a case will be unlikely. When intimidated by the liable party’s insurance company, the burden of proof is your only...
27
August
2022
Car accidents may result in serious damage to life and property. If you have been a victim of a reckless driver, you should hold the liable party accountable. You need to present evidence if the car accident left you injured and suffering. You should not bear the consequences of someone else’s negligence. Thus, you should...
21
June
2021
Busy roads always pose risks, no matter how cautious a driver may be. It pays to know what to do after a car accident happens to you. In Arizona alone, the state has recorded the past decade as its deadliest. Here, almost 130,000 total vehicle crashes happen every year. As summarized by the Arizona Department...
18
February
2021
Shock and confusion often cause people to make mistakes after a car accident. These mistakes have critical effects when it is time to file an injury settlement or seek compensation (click graphic to see full version): 1. Driving Away Immediately Quickly leaving the area is the equivalent of hit-and-run and has become very prevalent, hitting...
04
February
2021
If you have been recently injured in a car accident, you are not alone. In Arizona, more than 50,000 people are injured in car crashes each year. Living in a state with some of the busiest roads in the world makes car accidents inevitable. Many people wonder whether they should call an Arizona Car Accident...
01
February
2021
03
June
2019
Did you know that as a car accident victim you can claim compensation even from government entities? You can, and you should, but your mission will not be easy. To ensure its success, you should consider working with an experienced Surprise car accident lawyer. In theory, your rights are the same no matter who causes...
30
May
2019
As Gilbert auto accident lawyers, we receive many questions from our clients. One of the most frequent refers to the amount they can obtain as compensation. Some clients expect us to look at the police accident report and give them an exact number. We would like to take advantage of this opportunity and explain that...