A Review of Arizona’s Vehicle Crash Statistics

Recent motor vehicle accident statistics in Arizona demonstrate the need for a strong legal advocate when you are hurt in a crash. Although Arizona is not the worst in the country infrequency or severity of car crashes (although sometimes it seems like it), we certainly get our share of collisions throughout the state that cause serious injuries or death.

Some of the key crash statistics from the Arizona Department of Transportation for 2017 include:

• 127,064 crashes occurred on Arizona roads
• 37,823 people were injured in car crashes in Phoenix and across the state
• 919 crashes involved fatal injuries, 286 of which were alcohol-related
• 108,194 of Arizona’s car accidents included more than one vehicle
• 30 deaths and 3,489 injuries resulting from car accidents in Arizona were those of children 14 years of age and younger
• Alcohol and speeding were the top causes of fatal car crashes (accounting for 320 and 285 fatalities respectively)
• The most frequent motor vehicle violation in Arizona was driving too fast for road conditions
• 1 motor vehicle fatality occurred every 8 hours and 46 minutes (on average)
• 152 persons (on average) were injured every day in motor vehicle accidents
• Rear-end collisions were the most common type of motor vehicle accident in the state

Although 69.5 percent of car crashes in Arizona over the course of 2017 involved only damage to property, that still leaves thousands crashes and injuries to individuals.

Know your legal rights and options after an Arizona car crash

Car accidents in Arizona and throughout the nation often leave injured victims with devastating results and a difficult road ahead for recovery. Some of the worst consequences can include disfigurement, traumatic brain injury, permanent disability, and in some cases the loss of a loved one. As you come to terms with the devastation in the physical sense, there are also increasing financial obligations that must be addressed.

Escalating medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and additional financial burdens associated with an inability to work during physical recovery are all potential challenges resulting from car crash injuries. When the injuries you sustained have been caused by the negligence or recklessness of another driver, experienced legal counsel from a Phoenix car accident attorney can make all the difference in your ability to secure financial compensation.

It is vital for anyone who has sustained an injury in an Arizona car accident to have a complete understanding of their legal options going forward. Several of the most important steps to take immediately after a car crash in Phoenix or anywhere in Arizona include filing a police report, obtaining contact information from other parties to the crash and eyewitnesses, taking photos of the scene as evidence, and getting the medical attention you need to recover from your injuries.

If a car crash has left you with physical injuries and mounting medical bills, the Phoenix car crash attorneys at Plattner Verderame, P.C. can evaluate your case and fight for any compensation you deserve when another party is at fault. To set up a free case evaluation, call us today at 602-266-2002 or use our contact form to send us a message.