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Stone Rose Law is delighted to announce that our managing attorney Colby Kanouse has been named by Phoenix Magazine as a Top Lawyer for his work in Personal Injury Law. Phoenix Magazine Top Lawyers were selected by State Bar of Arizona members who were asked for their recommendations on the Valley’s most outstanding attorneys....

Distracted driving has become a growing problem due to technology. From smartphones to infotainment systems built right into a vehicle’s dash, many things can distract today’s drivers – and contribute to car accidents. Arizona lawmakers have addressed distracted driving with a new statewide law against cell phone use behind the wheel. Prohibiting cell phone...

Every year, thousands of motorcyclists suffer life-changing injuries in preventable traffic accidents. According to data from the Arizona Department of Transportation, 2,206 motorcyclists were injured and 160 were killed in collisions in 2021 alone. Motor vehicle drivers in Arizona can take certain steps to reduce the risk of hitting motorcyclists while on the freeway...

Unsafe passing is one of the most common causes of car accidents in Arizona. Passing another driver requires due diligence. The passing driver must make sure it is safe to perform the maneuver and use the proper signaling to pass. The driver must also wait until he or she is in a place where...

When a bicycle and a motor vehicle collide, the cyclist will almost always suffer the worst of the injuries. According to crash facts from the Arizona Department of Transportation, 1,027 bicycle accidents were reported in 2021, resulting in 45 cyclist deaths and 1,005 injuries. Yet this does not mean the motor vehicle driver is...