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Driver in Arizona tanker truck accident charged with murder

On behalf of William D. Black of The Law Offices of William D. Black posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, May 17, 2013.

People who have lost a loved one in a traffic accident have a long journey to travel, both in terms of their emotions and the logistical hurdles of recovery. One of the first things many victims' friends and family members want to know is whether the accident could have been prevented. In cases where negligence is clearly evident, they often want to ensure that the person responsible for the fatal crash is appropriately punished. But even if a conviction results in some amount of personal satisfaction for the survivors, it doesn't solve all of their problems.

Take the recent death of an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer as an example. The officer was killed earlier this month in a collision with a tanker truck, the driver of which is currently facing charges of second-degree murder, among more than a dozen other offenses.

Tragic crash occurs at local Phoenix bus stop

On behalf of William D. Black of The Law Offices of William D. Black posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

Phoenix commuters who rely on mass transit may find their mornings to be less stressful than motor vehicle drivers who fight the daily road congestion. That’s assuming, of course, a number of variables. City officials have a duty to ensure the safety of city bus routes and operators hasn’t been misplaced. In addition, a standard of safe driving is expected from all who drive on Arizona’s roads and highways.

A recent motor vehicle and pedestrian accident calls into question a number of safety issues. According to authorities, a car crashed into a local Phoenix bus stop around 4 a.m. on a recent weekday morning. Three pedestrians were waiting at the stop. Unfortunately, one of the pedestrians, a 50-year-old man, sustained fatal injuries. Another pedestrian was critically injured. Only the third pedestrian at the bus stop was able to avoid serious injuries.

Scottsdale crash leaves 3 hospitalized

On behalf of William D. Black of The Law Offices of William D. Black posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

A car accident can change your life in the blink of an eye. One minute you are driving to work like you do every day, and the next minute you're seriously injured and trapped in your car. Once authorities take you to the hospital, doctors tell you that you'll be fine, but you need a surgery for a broken bone, medication to limit the pain, and a cast and a set of crutches when it's all over. Then you'll need physical therapy. Months later, you are still getting bills from the hospital, but you have no idea how you're going to pay them off.

Unfortunately, scenarios like this happen every day when car accidents occur. A victim is left with debilitating injuries and thousands of dollars in medical bills that few people could afford easily. In fact, a car accident earlier this week in Scottsdale sent one woman to a trauma center.

2 Phoenix residents displaced after car hits apartment building

On behalf of William D. Black of The Law Offices of William D. Black posted in Car Accidents on Friday, May 3, 2013.

As we all know, car accidents come in many different shapes and sizes. Some are caused by distracted driving, others stem from drunk driving, and others are the result of drivers failing to follow traffic laws. No matter how a crash is caused, however, we usually think of a crash as involving two or more cars. A recent Phoenix accident, however, shows that some car accidents take an unexpected form.

Early Wednesday morning, police responded to a call that a driver had crashed into a Phoenix apartment building. While the driver and his or her passengers were apparently well enough to run from the incident, the car went crashing through one tenants bedroom while he was in it. He and other tenant had to be moved to new units. Unfortunately, things didn't end there.

2 seriously injured after driver hit multiple motorcycles in Yuma

On behalf of William D. Black of The Law Offices of William D. Black posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

Seemingly more than many other types of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries or death. Even when a motorcyclist wears protective clothing and a helmet, it is rarely enough to prevent injury if an accident occurs. Because motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to injury, it is extremely important that all motorists on Arizona roads keep an eye out for bikers. When drivers fail to do this, serious accidents can occur.

Over the weekend, a serious motorcycle accident in Yuma left two people fighting for their lives. According to KYMA's report, the Saturday-night collision occurred when a driver turned straight into the paths of four motorcycles.

Scottsdale crash kills 11-year-old, injures 5 others

On behalf of William D. Black of The Law Offices of William D. Black posted in Car Accidents on Monday, April 22, 2013.

Parents across the globe will do anything to protect their children from danger. However, parents learn quickly that they cannot protect their children every minute of every day. When we send a child off to school or have them carpool with another child, parents trust that the adults in charge will do all that they can to protect their child's well-being. Unfortunately, not everyone makes the best decisions.

On Saturday, an 11-year-old girl was killed when the driver of the car she was in seemingly made a poor decision. The driver attempted to make a left turn near the Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale roads but either misjudged how far away an oncoming car was or didn't see it altogether. The two vehicles collided.

1 killed, 2 injured when driver ran red light in Phoenix

On behalf of William D. Black of The Law Offices of William D. Black on Friday, April 19, 2013.

Traffic laws in Arizona and the rest of the country exist for a reason. By adhering to the rules of the road, we are all doing our part to ensure that Arizona roads are as safe as they can be. So when drivers choose to ignore the speed limit or a traffic signal, disaster can occur. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened in a recent Phoenix car accident.

Late Monday night, a pickup truck was heading down 35^th Avenue when a car blew through a red light and crashed into it. The truck spun out of control, causing its driver to be thrown onto the street. Sadly, he died in the collision. The incident doesn't end there, however.

Pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries in Phoenix crash

On behalf of William D. Black of The Law Offices of William D. Black posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Monday, April 15, 2013.

Car accidents happen all the time. Here in Phoenix, we hear about them on the local news or read about them in the paper so regularly that it can become easy to forget how devastating a car accident can be. So today, for a minute, try putting yourself in the shoes of a person who was injured in a crash.

Last week, a Phoenix man was crossing 35^th Avenue near Dunlap when he was hit by a car. The pedestrian, who police say is in his 30s, suffered injuries that were characterized as life threatening. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Dog attack leads to medical bills for Tempe woman

On behalf of William D. Black of The Law Offices of William D. Black posted in Premises Liability on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

Many of us in Arizona have pet dogs. More than any other animal, it often seems, dogs shower their owners with love and affection. We would never think of these family pets as being dangerous to anyone. However, dogs are still animals, and if they have not been properly trained, they could become aggressive in certain situations. That seems to have been the case in a recent situation in which an Arizona woman was attacked.

According to a recent news article, the Tempe woman was out walking her dog when a pit bull attacked both of them. She was knocked down by the dog, which viciously bit her arm. The woman's dog was also bitten by the pit bull. "It was the scariest thing I've ever had to go through," the victim said.

2 motorcyclists in serious condition after Glendale crash

On behalf of William D. Black of The Law Offices of William D. Black posted in Car Accidents on Monday, April 8, 2013.

Last week, we wrote about a fatal accident in Buckeye that claimed the life of a U.S. airman who was riding his motorcycle. Unfortunately, yet another serious motorcycle accident occurred last week after the driver of a car apparently failed to notice two bikers.

The serious crash occurred on Grand Avenue in Glendale on Friday. Police say that a woman tried to make a left turn across Grand. Unfortunately, she turned right as two motorcyclists approached the intersection on Grand, and the three vehicles collided.

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