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Car accident laws in Arizona can be broken down into two categories: traffic laws that you should pay particular attention to, which can help you avoid getting into an accident, and laws that apply after an accident happens. Here, we cover some specific Arizona laws you must know if you are involved in a...

If you have an Arizona driver's license, you may be familiar with the rules of the road in this state. They are all important to know and to follow. However, when it comes to civil liability and what you can recover in a personal injury lawsuit, some are more important than others. Here, we...

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...

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...

"I thought he was going to stop." Drivers often use this expression to explain collisions with oncoming vehicles while taking left turns, especially at an intersection on a yellow light. However, under Arizona law, whether this argument is effective in establishing a personal injury lawsuit in Arizona can be problematic. Here, we cover the...