Bicyclists

I can remember being taught as a child to ride my bicycle against traffic. By doing this, I was told I could see approaching cars in the lane nearest me. This was thought to be the safest practice for bicycle riders. Some time later, the rules changed. Bicyclists now...

Private Property Accidents

There is a widely held—and incorrect—belief that police in Arizona have no authority over traffic violations and accidents occurring on private property. Although police have less discretion to issue citations for traffic violations on private property, you should not...

Driver Courtesy

A friend sent me a news clipping describing a tragic but interesting legal case. A 10-year-old girl named Margaret was seriously injured when she was struck by a car while attempting to cross a street. Margaret had safely crossed to the center of the street and was...

Auto Repair

Auto repairs are troublesome under the best circumstances. The experience can be made more complicated when repair of damage caused by an accident is to be paid by an insurance company—yours or the other driver’s. If you discover when you pick up your car from...

Car Repairs

Getting your car repaired can be one of the most troublesome aspects of a car accident, especially for those where no injury occurred. In most cases, an insurance company will be compensating you for the amount reasonably necessary to repair your car. The company may...