In the United States someone is involved in a car accident every 10 seconds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Legal claims arising from motor vehicle accidents are typically governed by the law of negligence. People who operate automobiles must exercise “reasonable care under the circumstances.” A failure to use reasonable care is considered negligence.

Phoenix Car Accident Attorneys – Lawyers Who Protect Your Rights

If you’ve been in a car accident in the Phoenix metro area, you need to be represented by an attorney who will help you protect your rights.

As with other types of accidents, determining who is at fault in a traffic accident is a matter of deciding who was negligent. The attorneys at Petersen Johnson will look to a number of sources to help you determine who was at fault for your accident, such as police reports, state traffic laws, and witnesses.

Courts look to a number of factors in determining whether a driver was negligent. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Disobeying traffic signs or signals
• Failing to signal while turning
• Driving above or below the posted speed limit
• Disregarding weather or traffic conditions
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, contact Peterson Johnson to discuss your situation, evaluate your options and make sure that your case is handled in a timely manner. Our attorneys are available 7 days a week 24 hours a day to answer your questions. Contact us anytime at 877-96-LEGAL.