Rental Car Accident: What You Need to Know About Insurance

Rental Car Accident: What You Need to Know About Insurance

Summertime is here, and for many of us that means road trip! If you’re using a rental car, for peace of mind, you’ll want reassurance that you’re going to be fully covered by insurance in the event of a rental car accident. But with the flurry of insurance options offered to you at the time of the rental, it can be difficult to figure out what you actually need. Keep reading for clarification on what you should have in place so that you are covered in the case of a rental car accident.

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Heatwaves and Motor Vehicle Accidents: Extremely Hot Weather is Associated with an Increased Risk of a Car Crash

Car Crash Risks & Heatwaves

Extremely Hot Weather is Associated with an Increased Risk of a Car Crash

As temperatures rise in Phoenix, your risk of a car crash may increase as well.  That is what Spanish researchers found. In a 2015 study,risk of motor vehicle accidents increased on heat wave days. Particularly with regard to driver performance-associated factors, such as distractions, driver fatigue or sleepiness. The results indicate a need for drivers to take extra safety precautions when driving in warm temperatures.  Let’s take a closer look at this analysis.

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How Installing a Car Seat Improperly Can Lead to Injury

How Installing a Car Seat Improperly Can Lead to Injury

As a personal injury lawyer in Phoenix I see first hand the injuries that children suffer in car accidents. I also see how instaling a car seat properly can save lives and prevent injuries. Unfortunately, many parents don’t put much thought into installing a car seat properly.  They simply hit the road without realizing they haven’t installed the car seat correctly.

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Phoenix Injury Lawyer’s Advice on Filing a Car Accident Report

Filing A Car Accident Report With The Police In Arizona—Dos And Don’ts

If you have a car accident in Arizona, it’s important to know what to do and how filing a car accident report with the Arizona police works. Here are some dos and don’ts to keep in mind.

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Everything You’ve Ever Wondered About Parking Lot Car Accidents

Everything You’ve Ever Wondered About Parking Lot Car Accidents

Astonishingly, one in every five car accidents takes place in a parking lot. Of all car accident insurance claims, 14% are parking lot car accidents.

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Phoenix Accident Lawyer Reviews The Four Biggest Auto Accident Stories of 2017

Zanes Law Phoenix accident lawyer discusses the major accident stories of 2017.

Each year, millions of Americans are involved in auto accidents, but few of these crashes make national news. With 2017 in our collective rear view mirror, as a Phoenix auto accident lawyer I think that it is important to reflect and glean some important safety tips from the most high-profile auto accidents. This will help us have a safer 2018.

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Tucson Car Accident Attorney’s Six Tips For The Busiest Travel Days Of the Year

Tucson Car Accident Attorney’s Six Tips For Safe Holiday Driving

The AAA reports that traffic increased by 54 percent during Thanksgiving week in 2016, making these days some of the busiest travel days of the year. If you decide to hit the road during high-traffic days, consider these Tucson car accident attorney’s six tips for safe holiday driving.

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Avoiding A Holiday Car Accident

A Holiday Car Accident: Facts, Figures, and, Sadly, Fatalities

About 91 percent of holiday travelers drive to their destinations, reports the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). If you’re one of those travelers, consider several holiday traffic facts, figures and, sadly, fatalities as you prepare to travel safely and avoid being involved in a holiday car accident.

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The Dangers of Driving Tired

The Dangers of Driving Tired: How Dangerous Is It?

While driving home from work, a car drifts into your lane. At first, you think the other driver may be driving drunk, but you realize he’s “driving tired.” But let’s review the research—which basically has found that fatigued driving is just as dangerous as driving under the influence.

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Intersection Car Accidents: Statistics, Causes and Possible Solutions

Intersection Car Accidents: Statistics, Causes and Possible Solutions

While many intersection car accidents occur in metro areas where high-density neighborhoods, numerous businesses and pedestrian traffic converge, any intersection can be dangerous. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 40 percent of crashes typically occur in intersections. Understand the causes of intersection accidents and several solutions as you help to make the roads safer for everyone.

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