Most personal injury and accident cases can be settled without the parties actually going to court. However, a number of cases, good and bad, are taken to trial before a panel of impartial jurors. The Arizona courts have taken the lead in making that process as efficient as possible.

The most important change is that Arizona allows jurors to discuss the case as the case moves along so long as they are all together and the new rules also encourages the jurors to submit questions to witnesses as the case proceeds. The rule in Arizona previously was that jurors could not talk about the accident case until they were finished hearing all the witnesses and then they met in secret to discuss the case and make their final decision. Previously, most courts also followed the rule that jurors can only hear what the attorneys want them to hear and cannot ask any questions.

The judges and the jury members who have been in cases using these new rules have all been very much in favor of the changes and have reported that the new rules help the jury understand the case while at the same time not reaching a decision until the case is over.

Many states are now considering these and other changes made in Arizona with the idea of making jury service more rewarding for all participants.

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Henry Hester

Attorney for Phillips and Lyonrd Certified Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Specialist

Have you been in a motor vehicle accident? Did you sustain a personal injury? Did you incur costly medical and auto bills?

Did you know, 222,814 injured Americans were denied insurance claims and benefits in 2007 according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners?

Did you know, over 1/3 of these personal injury victims were persons who filed claims for insurance benefits following an accident injury?

Did you know, that the personal injury attorneys at Phillips and Lyon will fight the insurance companies to get you the money you deserve?

Did you know, a free claim review by a Senior Attorneys at Phillips and Lyon is only a click away?

If you are looking for a personal injury attorney who has a proven track record of success in obtaining substantial results for Arizona accident victims, please contact us today.

It seems like Phoenix and surrounding cities have installed photo radar everywhere. Is it even worth it to speed any more? Since Arizona is one of the most dangerous cities to drive, they have installed these cameras trying to reduce car accidents and make our roads safer.

A lot of people have decided it’s too hard to keep track of where all the photo radar cameras are and just set the cruise at the speed limit so there are no worries. This is the best resolution to the problem especially since Scottsdale is now using the portable “van radar” instead of the stationary cameras.

The problem is most people tend to slow down when they see the camera, even if they are not speeding. Have you ever noticed the average speed around the radar cameras is 5 mph LESS then the speed limit. Why?

Per DPS officer, James Warriner, “If it is a 55 mile-per-hour zone the camera will get drivers going 11 miles over but if the limit is 65 or above the camera will snap drivers going only ten miles over.” He also mentions that the ticket costs about $181.00.

Unfortunately Arizona roads have a lot of motor vehicle accidents and if anything, hopefully the speed cameras can cut the accident, injury and fatality rates significantly.

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Over 1700 injuries were caused by bicycle accidents in Arizona last year. Most of these accidents happened during the daylight and involved people ages 25-54. When you get on a bike, safety is very important to remember because unfortunately many drivers forget about the 2 wheeled vehicles they need to share the road with.

One of the most common excuses motorist use when they hit a bicycle is “I didn’t see them”. With this being said, all bicyclists should be extra cautious and not assume the drivers will see you.

1. Ride to the extreme right of the road
2. Use signals before turning
3. Avoid busy streets when biking because the less cars the less chance of a driver making an error.
4. Use a headlight AND a blinking rear light
5. Don’t wear dark clothing
6. Avoid riding at night
7. Most importantly wear your helmet!

When involved in an accident with a motor vehicle, most bicyclists end up severely injured or dead.  Take the proper safety measures to ensure your well being!

If you or someone you know was injured in a bicycle accident, call the AZ accident lawyers of Phillips and Lyon.  They will fight for your rights and get you the compensation you deserve!

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Unfortunately, Arizona has one of the highest crash ratings in the country. The Arizona Department of Transportation has published their most recent statistics from 2007. Although these statistics are old already, the trends are basically the same from year to year. In 2007 there were 140,371 vehicle accidents in Arizona with 952 of them involving a fatality and 43,304 causing a serious injury. These don’t seem like giant numbers considering the amount of vehicles on the road right? WRONG! On average a person gets injured in a vehicle accident every 8 minutes in Arizona and one person is killed due to a crash every 8.18 hours. The most dangerous day to be on the road is Friday and Saturday between 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm.

So what do we do to avoid these accidents? The reason for most Arizona accidents was speed. The speed limits are there for a reason so obey them! Next, pay attention! You can be distracted by so many different things – talking on the phone, texting, music, kids, etc. Driving is one of the biggest responsibilities which is taken for granted by most people. The vehicle you are operating can cause severe injuries to yourself, your passengers or another unexpecting driver. Last, protect yourself! Make sure you have the proper insurance coverage just in case you do get into an accident. Don’t forget to purchase uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to cover yourself in case the driver at fault did not carry enough coverage for your loss.

The Arizona injury lawyers at Phillips and Lyon are experienced and knowledgeable. They have been working with Arizona accident victims since 1977 and know what it takes to get the compensation you deserve!