In Arizona, being convicted of certain offenses can result in having your vehicle impounded for 30 days. Vehicle impoundment means holding a vehicle in a storage lot or tow yard for a mandatory amount of time. It is important to know what to do if your vehicle gets impounded in Arizona, including how to get your car back.
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If you get sent to jail or prison in Arizona, you will no longer have the same access to your bank accounts or assets. If there are still bills to be paid while you are incarcerated, this needs to be arranged ahead of time.
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Every motor vehicle driver in Arizona is legally required to carry car insurance. Driving without insurance is a moving violation. While you will not face criminal charges for this offense in Arizona, you could be fined up to $1,000 and be required to pay for more expensive insurance in the future, known as SR-22 certificate insurance.
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If you get taken in for questioning by a law enforcement officer in Arizona, the best thing you can do for yourself is to use your right to remain silent. If you lie to a police officer or make a false report during an interview or after an arrest, you could face criminal charges.
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One of the decisions that you will need to make after getting involved in a car accident is whether or not to hire a lawyer. You are not legally required to hire an attorney to help you with a car accident insurance claim or even file a personal injury lawsuit after a motor vehicle collision.
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Work zones and roadside construction projects are necessary to keep Arizona’s roads functioning in good condition. Unfortunately, construction zones can pose numerous dangers to drivers and workers alike. Work zones can come with crash risks such as equipment left in the road, dangerous detours, and distracted and inattentive drivers.
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Some form of car insurance or proof of financial responsibility is required in all 50 states. Motor vehicle collisions can cost thousands of dollars in property damage and medical care. Insurance guarantees that a motor vehicle driver has the means to pay for an accident that he or she causes.
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There are grim statistics in Arizona of injuries and death to children not properly restrained in a car seat. Are you aware that many hospitals and birth centers have teams to inspect car seats before a newborn leaves the facility?
The team of legal professionals at The Law Offices of John Phebus wants the public to know the steps in keeping a child safely restrained and complying with the car seat laws in Arizona.
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The process of an admin per se suspension in Arizona begins at the time of an arrest for a DUI (driving under the influence) charge. The influence can be drugs, alcohol, or both. The arrest can be made on suspicion, hence the “per se” definition.
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Thousands of avoidable deaths occur each year because of drinking and driving. Drunk drivers are a threat not only to themselves but also to everyone else on the road because they are more likely to cause crashes due to impaired motor skills and reaction time.
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Automobile insurance is an important type of financial protection for all motor vehicle operators in Arizona, including motorcyclists. Insurance can help relieve the financial burden of an accident by contributing to the costs of medical bills and vehicle repairs. Furthermore, if you are legally required to carry insurance on your motorcycle, failing to do so can result in a fine and the suspension of your operator’s license.
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In a serious accident, such as a car crash or bad fall, a victim could suffer a catastrophic injury that results in a condition known as paralysis. Paralysis is the temporary or permanent loss of feeling and function in part of the body.
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Paralysis refers to a loss of sensation and motor function in part or all of the body. Paralysis can be complete or incomplete, temporary or permanent. The most common cause of paralysis is a spinal cord injury, such as a spinal fracture in a car accident.
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