According to data from the Arizona Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Foundation (AMSAF), there are approximately 3,000 motorcycle crashes reported in the state each year. Unfortunately, these crashes are disproportionately likely to result in severe injuries. NHTSA reports that motorcyclists are hurt in nearly 80% of crashes. Following an accident, you need to know what to …
Category: Personal Injury
Five Steps to Take After Being Hit By a Drunk Driver
Drunk driving is dangerous driving. Unfortunately, it remains a major safety threat. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that more than 13,000 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-related motor vehicle collisions in 2021 alone. Many tens of thousands more people suffered serious injuries. If you are hit by a drunk driver, you need …
Proving Fault in a Pedestrian Accident
Earlier this year, Axios cited data showing that Arizona had the second-highest pedestrian fatality rate of any state in the country in 2022. Only New Mexico had a worse traffic safety record for pedestrians. A disproportionate number of catastrophic pedestrian collisions in Arizona happen within the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. A negligent driver—or any other …
Five Slip and Fall Questions and Answers
Hurt in a slip and fall. You are far from alone. The National Floor Safety Institute puts the total number of annual U.S. slip and fall accidents that require medical attention at one million. At The Law Office of Paul J. Dombeck, PLLC, we are committed to protecting the rights and interests of injured victims. …