Recent Posts in Car Accident Category

The Associated Press reported that 69 vehicles in Phoenix were involved in at least three separate crashes on an interstate near the Phoenix downtown area during Saturday evening.  Officers say that the accidents left several people injured and that two people suffered serious injuries.  Six individuals had to be taken to local hospitals and several others were treated at the scene of the accident after suffering minor injuries.

The state's Department of Public Safety said a five-mile stretch of Interstate 10 had to be closed until 6:30 PM.  The road was blocked off at Washington Street near downtown Phoenix.  And on duty officer from DPS said the cause of the auto accidents still had not been determined.

40 people involved in the accidents still remained on the interstate for several hours after collisions.  Authorities were seen handing out snacks and water and keeping people in air conditioned city buses until arrangements could be made to transport individuals home.

Police say they will continue to investigate to see what sparked the crashes.

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In Phoenix, authorities are reporting that two people are dead after a single vehicle car accident, which took place last Friday night.

According to police officers, 35-year-old Shelly Skaggs and an unknown adult male were victims of the crash and were both killed.  Police also report that Skaggs' 20-year-old son remains at a Valley hospital in critical condition because he suffered serious injuries during the auto accident.

At around 9:30 PM, a 2002 Mercedes was traveling westbound on New River Road and was supposedly speeding west of Interstate 17 when it failed to negotiate a curve.  The car rolled numerous times and ejected all three occupants. The vehicle then burst into flames.

Police say that Skaggs just purchased the Mercedes earlier that day and they have not been able to determine who was driving when the accident took place.  They are investigating as they believe speed and alcohol contributed to the collision.

If you have been involved in a serious car accident, contact our office today to set up a consultation with a Phoenix personal injury lawyer.

On Tuesday of this week, it was reported that an officer was transported to a Valley hospital in Phoenix, Arizona after a car accident occurred during the morning hours.

Police say that the accident took place at Wood and 17th St. at around 10:30 AM. They say that there aren't any traffic lights or signs in the area of this intersection, which may have played a role in the collision.

A car was traveling westbound when it managed to crash into a police vehicle that had been traveling southbound.  Authorities say that the police officer did not suffer any injuries, but was escorted to the hospital as a precaution. At this time, it is unclear if any traffic citations were issued against the other driver.

In Phoenix, police report that two teenage boys were killed and eight others suffered injuries during a major car accident, which took place in east-central Phoenix.

According to Captain Scott Walker of the Phoenix Fire Department, two sports utility vehicles collided with one another at Thomas Road and 28^th Street.  The crash took place last week Friday in during mid-afternoon hours.  The boys that were killed and injured ranged from age 13 to age 16.  Some of the victims were related to one another.

Police say that after the auto accident, some of the teenagers were thrown from the vehicles and others remained trapped inside.  The accident will remain under investigation by authorities.

If you were involved in an accident that left you with terrible injuries and pain in Phoenix, explore your legal options by contacting the Knowles Law Firm and consulting with a Phoenix personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your case.

In Phoenix, police say that a car accident remains under investigation.  Officers are trying to figure out why a driver slammed into a street pole this Wednesday afternoon.  The accident is reported to have occurred on 7^th Street and Osborn Road.

According to Phoenix Police Department spokesman Steve Martos, crews were called to the accident site at around 3:00 PM.  They say that no one else was in the car when the accident occurred and that no other vehicles were involved.

A 20 year old Hispanic male was reported as the driver.  He had to be taken to a local hospital for treatment and was listed as being in critical condition. 

Police say that they will continue their investigations as they are not sure what prompted the crash.

Anytime people have been involved in auto accidents in Phoenix, they should secure representation from a Phoenix personal injury attorney by contacting the Knowles Law Firm.

Last Friday, a young teenager was the unfortunate victim of a pedestrian accident.  According to reports, a 14 year old had been walking across a street, got hit by a vehicle and then died at the scene of the accident which took place around 10:45 PM.

The accident took place on 72^nd Avenue and Indian School Road.  Just before the accident, an officer had drove past the scene and had made a U-Turn.  A witness said that the officer had shined a patrol car spotlight on two individuals who were jaywalking and claimed that the light may have blinded the driver that hit the teenager.

However, the officer claims that he did not turn his light on until after the accident.  His side of the story has been confirmed by the driver.  Police say the driver was cooperative and that drugs and alcohol were not involved.

At this time, no word has been released on the condition of the second pedestrian. 

Have you been a victim of a pedestrian accident that caused you to suffer injuries?  If so, contact the Knowles Law Firm and set up a time to speak with a Phoenix personal injury lawyer.

In Phoenix, two officers suffered injuries after a car accident.  Authorities say that two patrol cars had crashed into each other, resulting in two police officers sustaining wounds in Saturday.

According to Phoenix Police Sergeant Steve Martos, the accident took place on 15t Avenue and Washington Street at 5:00 OM.  Both officers had approached the intersection and one is believed to have stepped on the gas, missing the brake, while trying to stop at a red light.

Both of the officers were taken to Phoenix hospitals.  One complained of chest pain and the other complained of back pain.  Martos said that a 16 year old who had been riding in his father's patrol car also suffered minor injuries.

On Saturday evening, one officer and the teen were released from the hospital.  However, the teen's father remained hospitalized overnight.

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In Phoenix, police officers report that a 3 year old boy died on Sunday night from the injuries he suffered during a car accident.  The young boy had been riding as a passenger in a car that had slammed into a tree.

At this time, police are conducting investigations to see if the accident involved drag racing between a 2000 Ford Mustang and a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.  Officers say that instead of staying at the scene of the accident, the driver of the Silverado fled.  The driver has since been identified at 18 year old Alexandra Espinoza.

During the tragic accident, two passengers were ejected from Espinoza's vehicle.  They were her 14 year old sister and her sister's 16 year old boyfriend.  Both passengers had to be hospitalized. A 14 year old boy that was in the front seat as a passenger was also killed.  Police believe that the 14 year old took his parent's vehicle without permission.  The 3 year old boy was his brother.

At this time, police are asking the public for help as they try to find the truck and the driver.

If you were involved in a serious accident and suffered physically, emotionally or financially, now is the time to discuss your legal options with a Phoenix personal injury attorney at the Knowles Law Firm.  Contact us today to set up a case evaluation.

In Phoenix, lanes of a popular roadway in the Valley were finally reopened after a lethal crash last week Friday.   The Department of Public Safety said that both directions of U.S. 93 were blocked after a major car accident occurred between three vehicles.

According to a spokesman for the DPS, Robert Bailey, one person died during the accident.  The crash occurred when 80 year old Arthur Bridgeforth veered left of the center lane and crashed into a Smart Car that was heading northbound.  The driver of the Smart Car, 32 year old Zane Horton, died following the accident.  He was airlifted to Valley hospital, but his injuries were too severe.

Police say that a Ford F150 pickup truck carrying five people was driving behind the Smart Car and involved in the collision.  Bailey said that two people in the truck sustained minor injuries, but did not go to the hospital for medical treatment.

If you were hurt during an auto accident in Phoenix, contact the Knowles Law Firm and schedule a case evaluation with a Phoenix personal injury lawyer.

In Phoenix, it is reported that an off duty officer suffered injuries during a truck accident.  The truck accident, which took place on Sunday, also led to the death of a 27 year old woman by the name of Lisa Lechtenberg.

Police say that the accident occurred around 10:30 PM near 19^th Avenue and Happy Valley Road.  Supposedly, a Jeep Cherokee was traveling westbound and crossed into oncoming traffic.  The jeep then struck a Ford F150 pickup truck, leading to the death of passenger Lechtenberg.

The driver of the pickup was a 28 year old off duty police officer who suffered serious injuries.  At this time, investigators have not released the officer's name.  They have told reporters that the driver of the jeep suffered major injuries, but is expected to survive.  Two children who were riding in the jeep also suffered injuries.  There ages are 5 and 7.

Police are uncertain what may have prompted the crash, but have said that they think the driver of the jeep may have suffered a medical incident prior to the collision.  They do not believe that either driver was impaired by drugs or alcohol.

If you have been injured during a truck accident and would like legal help, contact the Knowles Law Firm to speak with a Phoenix personal injury attorney.

This past Sunday, a major car accident occurred at around 10:00 AM.  According to reports, the accident took place on Interstate 17 in north Phoenix.  Unfortunately, the collision resulted in one death and left three people with injuries.

Police say that three vehicles were traveling north and they collided near Pinnacle Peak Road.  The people in the first vehicle included a 24 year old female and a 36 year old male who were both taken to John C. Lincoln Hospital.  At the hospital, the female died from her injuries. The male's condition remains unknown. 

The second vehicle was a Ford Explorer and was transporting five individuals, two adults and three people below the age of 18.  Two of the minors had to be taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries. 

The third vehicle sustained minimal damage and the people inside the car were not harmed.

If you have been involved in a car accident in Phoenix, you owe it to yourself to be advised of your legal rights and options.  Contact the Knowles Law Firm to speak with a Phoenix personal injury attorney.

Phoenix, Arizona - new sources are reporting that a man who was in his twenties was involved in a major car accident and is now in critical condition.  According to reports, the man was ejected from his motor vehicle during a rollover accident, which took place on a freeway in West Valley.

A spokesperson from the Department of Public Safety said that the man had been traveling northbound when the accident occurred.  His vehicle suddenly rolled over and the man was ejected from his vehicle.  He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

Police remain uncertain about what caused the man's car to rollover.  At this time, they are continuing investigations to see what the cause might have been and if negligence played a role in the accident.  They plan to have updates for the public in upcoming days.

Were you hurt during a car accident that was caused by another person's negligence in Phoenix?  If so, a Phoenix personal injury attorney from the Knowles Law Firm can help.  Contact our firm today to speak with a lawyer.  

Police in the city of Phoenix report that a woman and several children were involved in a serious car accident with a Valley Metro bus.  The accident took place on Thursday afternoon at approximately 3:40 PM.

According to Phoenix Fire Department spokesman, Tony Mure, the collision took place at the end of an off ramp near Interstate 17 at Rose Garden Lane.  The woman, a 54 year old grandmother and her six grandchildren (ages 2, 3, 6, 9 and two infants) were involved in the car accident. 

After the crash, all of the victims were taken to local hospitals.  Mure told reporters that no one had serious injuries.

Video footage captured by local news stations showed a minivan lying on its side near a parked Metro Valley bus.  Mure said that there were several passengers on the bus who were treated for minor injuries.  At this time, the accident remains under investigation.

If you were involved in a bus accident or a car accident in Phoenix, you should speak with a Phoenix personal injury lawyer.  Contact us to discuss your legal options!

When a person is involved in a motor vehicle accident, they could be eligible to recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit. However, in order to win an injury or accident lawsuit to recover those damages, the victim must prove the accident was caused by the negligence or reckless actions of another.  As you can imagine, this can be difficult to prove. Often times the people involved in the accident don’t remember exactly what happened, and then it usually turns into a matter of he said she said.  And while the police do their best to write their reports as accurately as possible, sometimes it takes an advanced investigation to determine who or what really is a fault for the accident.

One way of investigating the accident is by recreating the accident. Accident reconstructionists are trained to recreate the course of events that eventually lead to the accident based on testimony from the parties and any witnesses, as well as other facts the police gathered during their investigation. By recreating the accident itself police are often able to identify the root cause of the accident and who is at fault.

As you can imagine, having a highly trained accident reconstruction team is invaluable to any police force. Well, thanks to an $11,395 grant from the state Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Chandler Police Department now has the money to fund advanced traffic crash reconstruction training. Officers in the department’s traffic unit accident investigation team will now be able to take courses on advanced investigative techniques in motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians and motorcycles.

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident or pedestrian accident in Chandler or any of the surrounding cities, a Phoenix personal injury attorney at the Knowles Law Firm can help you pursue an injury claim for maximum compensation. To learn more, contact the Knowles Law Firm today to schedule a FREE consultation!