Arizona Traffic Accident Personal Injury Claims

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, more than 103,000 traffic accidents occurred on Arizona roads and highways in 2011. More than 49,000 injuries took place as well as 835 deaths. Most of these accidents occurred in urban areas. 5,537 accidents were alcohol-related. The most common type of accident was the rear-end collision. The most common type of driver error was speeding too fast for the conditions at hand. The largest percentage of those injured at 55 percent was drivers, followed by passengers at 23 percent. The remainder were pedestrians and bicyclists. Alcohol played a role in 31 percent of all fatal car crashes that year.

Arizona's crash rate has declined over the last five years, though in 2010 its fatality rate at 1.27 per 100 million miles traveled was slightly more than the national average of 1.1 per million miles. In Pinal County, it was estimated that the economic losses connected with traffic collision injuries stood at close to $42 million in 2011 while the same cost for traffic collision fatalities in the county exceeded $112 million. The costs involve a combination of wage and production losses, medical expenses, administrative costs, motor vehicle damage, and employer costs. The number of fatal crashes in 2011, which was 754, exceeded those of the two previous years in the state. Thanksgiving weekend and the 4^th of July holiday periods saw the highest number of fatalities.

Car Accident Lawyer in Casa Grande, Arizona

Traffic collisions are the most common cause of personal injury claims and lawsuits in Arizona as well as the rest of the country. Nearly everyone has had some connection with the devastating results of a traffic accident, whether the involvement is personal or through friends, family, or co-workers. Most accidents are preventable, caused by inattentive or otherwise negligent drivers. Those who are injured in such accidents have the right to pursue legal compensation for their damages as a result. This legal process will have better results if you are represented by a competent and aggressive attorney who knows how to combat the tactics of an insurance company looking out for its own interests.

At Sutton Law, P.C., based in Casa Grande, you can find reliable, knowledgeable, and skilled legal assistance. Attorney Terry Sutton will represent your best interests in any injury claim based on negligence. He offers a free case evaluation so that you can get the legal advice and guidance you need following an accident to help you determine how best to proceed. Contact the firm to get started as soon as possible.