2013 Accident Law Legal News Archives

March 2013

Little-Known Traffic Laws Protect Car Accident Responders

Monday, 18 March, 2013

Did you know that most states have traffic laws requiring drivers move over a lane to avoid accidentally striking law enforcement officers and emergency personnel at the scene of an accident or car breakdown? Arizona recently launched a campaign to raise awareness of its own move over law and the … continue reading

New Moms & Distracted Driving: Prevent Car Accidents - Stay Alert

Tuesday, 5 March, 2013

One of the top causes of fatal car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is distracted driving. The NHTSA estimates that about 8,000 crashes per day can be attributed to distracted driving. A recent poll, taken by American Baby and Safe Kids Worldwide, demonstrates that distraction … continue reading

February 2013

Making the Case for Tougher Texting Laws in Arizona

Monday, 11 February, 2013

Just last month, the Arizona House rejected a bill that would have placed a ban on texting and driving. Currently the State of Arizona has no ban on cell phone use while driving. That puts us in the minority, as the majority of states do have restrictions or bans on … continue reading