Car Accident Injuries as a Passenger


Car Accident Injuries as a Passenger

In 2018, 146 people were injured each day in Arizona. A total of 127,056 auto accidents took place that year in the Grand Canyon state, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). These collisions left 53,376 people injured and 1,010 people dead. The ADOT also reports that every 8 hours and 46 minutes, a person was killed in a crash in the year 2017 and in 2018 a person was injured in an auto accident every 9 minutes and 51 seconds.

An auto accident can occur anywhere from roadways to freeways to back-country switchbacks. In fact, of the 127,056 accidents that took place in 2018, 68 percent happened on roadways, including county roads and city streets and the other 32 percent occurred on state highways.

The leading factors in most cases are the result of drivers making poor decisions, including impairment, speeding, and reckless driving. Of all the crashes that took place, 3.66 percent were alcohol-related and of those, 20.94 percent happened in rural areas and 79.06 percent occurred in urban areas.

 

Insurance Requirements in the State of Arizona

In order to drive legally in the state of Arizona, you are required to have auto insurance. Upon request, if you are unable to provide proof of financial responsibility to law enforcement, you may face penalties as Arizona has very strict consequences for those who choose to drive without insurance.

Arizona state laws require you to have auto insurance that meets or exceeds the minimum coverage, which is as follows:

  • For bodily injury, liability coverage is required with a minimum of $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident.
  • For property damage, liability coverage is required at a minimum of $10,000.

Recovering Compensation for an Auto Accident

When someone is injured in an auto accident, they may be able to recover compensation for damages, bills, and other expenditures incurred as a result of the incident. The amount of compensation the injured person shall receive is determined by several factors. Many questions can come up for those that have been injured in a car accident as a passenger. Questions such as:

  • What happens if the driver who was at fault is underinsured?
  • Would it make a difference if the injured passenger was riding in the vehicle at fault?
  • Will both the driver and passenger get the same amount of compensation?
  • What if someone else is at fault?

Since each car accident scenario has different circumstances, the answers to these questions can differ. That is why it is best to speak with a Phoenix car accident lawyer to get the answers you need.

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About Hutzler Law PLLC

Motor vehicle accidents are common occurrences in Arizona and result in thousands of injuries and fatalities each year. The Arizona Department of Transportation reports that in 2018 alone, 127,056 crashes were reported to law enforcement in the state. Out of those crashes, 28.73% resulted in injuries and 0.72% resulted in fatalities, injuring 53,376 people and killing 1,010. More needs to be done to reduce the number of accidents. According to a report from the Center for Internet & Society at Stanford Law School, 90% of car accidents are caused at least in part by human error.

If you have been injured in a car accident seek the advice of a car accident attorney. In Phoenix contact Hutzler Law PLLC. In the Phoenix AZ area call (602) 730-4530 or visit us at HutzlerLaw.com


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