The Dr. Lawyer Law Group

11/22/2023

🚗🛑 Attention Arizona Drivers! Know Your "Move Over Law!" 🛑🚨

Across the nation, hundreds of people are killed or injured every year when they're struck by a vehicle after pulling over to the side of the road or highway. Our latest blog post sheds light on Arizona's Move Over law, a crucial step in protecting motorists, first responders, and road workers on the side of our roads.

Learn the who, what, and why behind this law and how you can play a role in creating safer roads in Arizona.

Read the full blog post here: https://tinyurl.com/mr63u7b6

Let's spread awareness and make our roads safer together! 🤝🚦

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the critical importance of road safety. Like many states, Arizona has implemented laws to protect the lives of those on our roadways, especially those responding to accidents or breakdowns. Arizona's "Move Over" law (Ariz. Rev. Stat....

10/16/2023

The third week of October is National School Bus Safety Week! Every school day, over 25 million children ride the bus to school. When it comes to such valuable passengers, school bus safety is always important.

From walking to the bus stop to getting on and off the bus, the National Association for Pupil Transportation has compiled a list of tips for parents, teachers, and the community to keep safety at the forefront.

Visit https://www.napt.org/nsbsw to learn more!

09/18/2023

Today, we are celebrating National Child Passenger Safety Week! The importance of child car seats cannot be overstated. The NHTSA estimates that from 1975 to 2017, child restraints have saved the lives of 11,606 children under the age of 5.

Child Passenger Safety Week is the time to double-check that your children are as safe as possible when they’re riding in your vehicle. It’s as easy as 1-2-3:
1️⃣ Are your children in the right types of seats for their ages and sizes?
2️⃣ Do the car seats fit your children properly?
3️⃣ Are the seats correctly installed in your vehicle?

To learn more, visit: https://www.nhtsa.gov/car-seats-and-booster-seats/keep-kids-safe-road

09/15/2023

🧠 Today is National Concussion Awareness Day! 🧠

The symptoms of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect every aspect of a victim's life. The Dr. Lawyer Law Group is here for our clients experiencing physical symptoms, behavioral and emotional changes, symptoms impairing cognitive and thinking abilities, and difficulties sleeping that can arise after a TBI.

Visit https://lnkd.in/gZtFAnyf to find out more about this important awareness program.

05/01/2023

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month! As we gear up for a summer of riding, it's important to remember how you can stay safe on the road. Wearing the right protective gear, like a DOT-compliant helmet and sturdy jacket, can make all the difference in the event of an accident. Let's make sure we're doing everything we can to stay safe and enjoy the ride!

04/18/2023

This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and many of you may have seen Arizona Department of Transportation's electronic signs promoting this important awareness event. Learn more about how you can keep yourself and highway workers safer here: https://lnkd.in/gVsVN62c.

04/04/2023

Attention all Arizona drivers! 🚨 Have you been in a car accident and are unsure whether the other driver has car insurance? Our latest blog post has got you covered! 🔍 Learn how to find information about the other driver's insurance, even if it's not listed on the traffic accident report.

As an experienced personal injury law firm in Arizona, we often come across cases where our clients have been involved in an accident with another driver who may or may not have auto liability insurance. Arizona law (A.R.S. § 28-4009) requires drivers to carry auto liability insurance to cover any ...

03/30/2023

Pedestrian deaths on our roadways have increased by more than 59% since 2009. A recent report by the IIHS examines whether the design of larger vehicles, such as pickup trucks, SUVs, vans, and minivans, is contributing to this rise. Pedestrians in Arizona should always be careful when crossing the street, and knowing the specific dangers that larger vehicles pose can help you stay safer as a pedestrian.

Light Truck Vehicles, or LTVs, such as pickup trucks, SUVs, vans, and minivans, have a deadly design flaw that poses serious risks for pedestrians, according to a new report from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). In 2020, there were over 6,500 pedestrian fatalities, a rise of over 59...

03/22/2023

Since the end of 2020, auto accidents have caused more severe property damage and personal injuries than pre-pandemic accidents. A recent report discusses some of the trends contributing to this rise. Our latest blog post discusses one of those trends– the increase of heavier and more powerful vehicles on our roads.

A report by CCC Intelligent Solutions says that car accidents on US roadways are reaching pre-pandemic levels, but are often more severe than they were before. One trend contributing to these findings are that bigger and more powerful vehicles are being driven on our roads. The more you are aware of...

03/16/2023

Did you know you can't be pulled over just for not wearing a seatbelt in Arizona? Our state is referred to as a "secondary enforcement" state, and the law only requires adults to wear a seatbelt if they are in the front seats. If you want to read more about the details of Arizona's seatbelt laws, check out The Dr. Lawyer's latest blog post!

As an emergency medicine doctor, the Dr. Lawyer is very experienced in treating the severe injuries that can occur when an unrestrained passenger is involved in a car accident. And, as an Arizona personal injury attorney, the Dr. Lawyer has handled numerous cases involving clients who unfortunately....

03/15/2023

When you are injured on the job, you must act quickly to protect your legal right to workers' compensation. There are a number of forms that your employer, your medical provider, and even you must submit to start your workers' compensation claim. Our latest blog post discusses the steps you must take to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve for a workplace injury.

If you've been injured on the job in Arizona and seeking workers' compensation benefits, you are entering a process that can be complex and overwhelming. One of the reasons for this is the many forms involved in a workers' compensation claim. These forms are directed by the Industrial Commission of....

03/09/2023

Traffic accident reports are always important evidence in any car accident case. However, getting the report can be a hassle, depending on the jurisdiction your accident occurred in. Thankfully, Tempe Police Department has streamlined this process by partnering with BuyCrash to provide traffic accident reports online.

Our latest blog post details the information you need to get at the scene of your Tempe car accident and how to get your traffic accident report as quickly and easily as possible.

If you've been involved in a car accident in Tempe, Arizona, obtaining a copy of the police report is an essential step in the process of seeking compensation for your injuries and damages. The police report contains critical information about the accident, including the names and contact informatio...