Lax Safety Measures Put Arizona Drivers at Risk Against Large Trucks When a crash occurs between a large truck and a smaller vehicle, the results are often devastating.  According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 72% of fatalities in large truck crashes are occupants of the smaller vehicle.  In Arizona, the risk is even higher: out of 1,707 fatal traffic crashes in 2021, 127 involved large trucks. That means 7.4% of all fatal crashes in the state involved large trucks, significantly exceeding the national average of 2.2%. While truck accidents are always dangerous, underride crashes —…

Common Emergency Room Mistakes and Your Rights as a Patient A trip to the emergency room is almost always stressful. Whether you’re there for a sudden injury, a severe illness, or an unexpected health scare, you trust that the doctors, nurses, and medical staff will provide the care you need. But what happens when they make a mistake? Medical malpractice is a serious issue in hospitals and emergency rooms across the country. While most healthcare professionals work hard to do their jobs well, even a single error can have devastating consequences. From misdiagnosing a condition to delaying treatment, emergency room…

Backing Up Safely: How to Prevent Accidents in Arizona Backing up a vehicle may seem like a simple maneuver, but it accounts for a significant number of accidents each year, with children under five years old as the most common victims.  According to Kids and Car Safety, 50 children in the U.S. are backed over EVERY WEEK because a driver couldn’t see them. In 2015, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 284 fatalities and 12,000 injuries occurred because of backover accidents.  As a state, Arizona has not fared much better. From 1990-2023, Kids and Car Safety reports 44…

Here Are 8 Signs Your Workplace May Be Unsafe Every worker deserves a safe workplace, no matter the industry.  While loggers, commercial fishers and hunters, and roofers top the list of most dangerous jobs in America, anyone can be injured in any workplace if safety protocols are not followed. A safe workplace is essential for protecting employees’ well-being, productivity, and peace of mind. Unfortunately, not all work environments meet safety standards, and some may even endanger employees. Workplace Injuries By the Numbers According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 2.5 million work-related injuries occurred in 2023, and 5,283…

Understanding Your Rights After a Pedestrian Accident Arizona’s beautiful weather and active lifestyle make it a popular state for walking, running, and cycling. Unfortunately, this also increases the risk of pedestrian accidents. Arizona consistently ranks among the top states for pedestrian crashes, with 1,882 accidents reported in 2023. Preliminary 2023 data from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows Arizona has the second highest fatality rate of all U.S. states at 4.05 pedestrians killed for every 100,000 people.  If you’ve been injured as a pedestrian, it’s essential to know your rights and understand what steps to take to protect yourself. Pedestrian…