Year: 2021
Female Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with U-Haul truck in Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ — A female motorcyclist, later identified as Karry Herrera, was killed Wednesday night after a colliding with a U-Haul truck at Indian School Road and 87th Avenue. The truck was making a left hand turn onto northbound 87th Avenue when it struck Karry’s motorcycle. The accident occurred around 6p.m. Miss Herrera was taken…
Woman arrested in connection to hit-and-run crash that left Phoenix PD motorcycle officer seriously injured
PHOENIX, AZ — The driver who struck a Phoenix PD motorcycle officer on December 28th, 2021 has been arrested. The suspect has been identified as 52 year old Elizabeth Eaton. The accident occurred around 12:30AM Monday morning. The officer was traveling eastbound on Bethany Home Road and 26th Avenue when Eaton turned left in front…
Man Dies After Trying to Run Girlfriend off I-10 in Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ – A man who tried to run his girlfriend off the road on Interstate 10 has died after striking an SUV when his truck turned the wrong way, Arizona Department of Public Safety said. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on December 23rd in the westbound lanes of I-10 near 27th Avenue. FOX…
Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Glendale, AZ
GLENDALE, AZ – Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find the driver who hit and killed a bicyclist over the weekend and fled the scene. The hit-and-run happened shortly before 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Northern Avenue east of Reems Road. The vehicle involved in the incident has been described by…
Valley Teenager Killed in Crash Near 7th Ave and Camelback Rd
PHOENIX, AZ — On December 11th, a 15-year-old girl, later identified as Alessa Osuna, died after a two-vehicle crash near 7th Avenue and Camelback Road. Phoenix police responded to the call around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Investigators say a vehicle traveling southbound on 7th Avenue began to make a left turn when it collided with a vehicle…
Arizona Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by vehicle
SURPRISE, AZ (December 16, 2021) – Surprise Police department say one person has been hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle near Grand Avenue and Reems Road. The condition of the adult victim is unknown. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The AZ Hometown Lawyers sends their best wishes to the victim and…
The Dangers of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving poses serious injury risks from car accidents, house fires, cooking burns and cuts, slip-and-falls, and heart attacks. Unfortunately, many of these injuries result in death for thousands of Americans each year. Thanksgiving Dangers According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year thousands of people end up in hospital emergency rooms…
Trick-or-Treat: The Scary Truth About Halloween Injuries
Many Halloween traditions involve pumpkins, apple cider, and even a scary hayride, but we are going to bet there will be some neighborhood trick-or-treating involved too. And for the more than 41.1 million trick-or-treaters, the majority children ages 5 to 14, who hit U.S. doorsteps in 2019 requesting a Halloween treat, many injuries followed. This…
Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Arizona
In Arizona, when a person dies as a result of another party’s accidental or intentional action, the deceased person’s family or estate could be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. In this article, we’ll examine several key aspects of the laws that apply to wrongful death claims in Arizona, including: how the state defines…
Accidents Caused by Rain/Inclement Weather
Phoenix, just like the rest of Arizona, is known for getting plenty of rain during the summer monsoons. Rain leads to wet, slick roads, which can make roads dangerous for motorists. In fact, when it rains, statistics show that the number of car accidents increases. All drivers are supposed to be smart and drive safely…