Automaker have reported almost 400 crashes in the last ten months involving vehicles with partially automated driver assist systems. Over 270 of these crashes involve Tesla’s according to statistics released by U.S. Safety regulators. As advocates for injured people, these numbers represent a problem that appears to be worsening. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [...]
A recorded statement of facts is almost always requested any time you are involved in an automobile crash. Another reality is if you give this statement without the benefit of a legal representative many of the things you say will be used against you. Claims adjusters take accident statements multiple times per day. They are [...]
The investigation into Tesla vehicle’s operating on partially automated driving systems that crashed into parked emergency vehicles has moved one step closer to triggering a recall. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported this past week they are upgrading their probe to a complete engineering analysis. This analysis is another sign of the increased [...]
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 vehicles nationally out of concern that certain seat belt pretensioners could explode and send metal fragments throughout the vehicle. This recall affects certain 2019-2022 Accents, 2021-2023 Elantras and 2021-2022 Elantra hybrids, according to a safety recall report. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in their recall report the issue affects [...]
In what many will consider to be great news heavy Truck traffic will be restricted on a heavily traveled portion of Interstate 10. Starting within the next week all heavy vehicle truck traffic will be restricted to the right lane on Interstate 10. This restriction will only happen on the section between Casa Grande and [...]
Slip and fall injuries are the leading cause of serious injuries in the United States. Generally speaking, landlords are responsible for maintaining their premises in a reasonably safe manner for their guests. These guests include customers, renters and people unknown to them. When they fail to meet that standard they may be liable for any [...]
A recent study from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals women are more likely to die in car crashes and the male drivers who hit them are more likely to be driving larger vehicles such as pickup trucks and SUVs. The study revealed 40% of men involved in crashes drive taller, heavier vehicles [...]
Chief Deputy Richard Kastigar leased a 2020 Mercedes GLE 450 in September 2020. One of the installed features is “soft close automatic doors.” Kastigar had his right thumb on the inside of the door and four fingers on the outside of the door when the self-closing door shut on his hand. Kastigar shares that without [...]
Arizona Traffic deaths in 2021 reached their highest level in 15 years. Experts blame the increase in part on bad driving habits made worse during the pandemic. “We have had more fatalities because there are more people driving faster. Speed is a major, major factor” that only got worse during the pandemic said Alberto Gutier, [...]
I’ve lived in the wonderful community of Tucson long enough to know that after the first of May summer will soon be upon us all. Summer in Arizona is not about the official calendar date of June 21, it’s much more about a string of days when the thermometer hits the high 90’s and occasionally [...]
