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Is Brake Checking Illegal in Arizona?

September 24, 2024
In most Arizona rear-end accidents, the driver in the car that hits another is at fault. However, the driver in the hit car can be at fault if they contribute to the accident by engaging in what is commonly referred to as "brake checking" or "brake testing." If you have been in a brake...
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Arizona Seat Belt Laws

September 24, 2024
Arizona has had a seat belt law in effect for over 30 years. The law requires all front seat occupants to wear seatbelts and applies to all passengers of cars with lap belts or belts combined with shoulder belts. The reason for this is simple: Wearing a seat belt and shoulder belt significantly increases...
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Who Gets the Insurance Check When a Car is Totaled?

August 28, 2024
If you have been in a severe enough motor vehicle accident in Arizona, your car may legally be deemed “totaled.” This means that the cost to repair the vehicle exceeds its actual cash value (ACV), making it a total loss. When your car has been declared a total loss, you can seek a settlement...
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How Do Insurance Companies Determine if a Car is Totaled?

August 28, 2024
If you’ve been in a car accident, there’s a likelihood that your vehicle is considered a “total loss.”  However, despite seemingly negative terminology, a car deemed a “total loss” isn’t necessarily bad. Writing off a car as a “total loss” could help save your insurance company money and get you back on the road...
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What Happens if You Crash a Rental Car

August 28, 2024
Rental cars are common in Arizona. In fact, more than 200 car rental businesses operate in the state, and car rentals generate more than a billion dollars in market value every year. Knowing this, it should come as no surprise that rental car accidents happen often in Arizona. There are several differences between a...
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