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Facts about distracted driving you may not know
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Jul 14, 2021 | Personal Injury
Anything that takes your eyes from the road while you are driving is considered distracted driving and puts you more at risk of having an accident. Although you may think that you are a safe driver when on the road in Arizona, the fact is that you may be guilty of...
Speeding drivers are a major cause of motor vehicle accidents
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Apr 22, 2021 | Personal Injury
Someone is late for a doctor’s appointment or to pick up his or her child from school. This person gets behind the wheel and drives on a street where the speed limit is 45 miles an hour. The driver wants to go faster than that and rationalizes the behavior. Going 50...
Safety features do not always reduce serious car crash injuries
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Mar 23, 2021 | Personal Injury
Many vehicle owners in Arizona make the decision to purchase an automobile based on safety features. Modern cars can now come equipped with outstanding technological advancements that include automated driving functions and warnings. Automatic braking systems and...
Why drowsy driving is such a big problem
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Mar 15, 2021 | Personal Injury
While many people focus on distracted driving as one of the primary behaviors that drivers need to stop, it isn’t the only one. All drivers should ensure that they are well rested before they get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Being fatigued is a significant hazard on...
What makes distracted driving so hazardous?
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Jan 29, 2021 | Personal Injury
Distracted driving is a massive problem. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted drivers kill around 3,000 people in the U.S. every year and injure around another 400,000. While most people have heard of distracted driving...
Distracted drivers threaten your safety
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Jan 3, 2021 | Personal Injury
One of the biggest dangers you face when driving is that many other drivers are not paying attention. Close to 3,000 people die each year in crashes involving distracted driving, and around 400,000 are injured, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
It’s the other person you have to worry about
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Nov 19, 2020 | Personal Injury
When you get behind the wheel of your car, you realize there are a variety of steps you can take to protect yourself. From wearing your seatbelt to following the rules of the road, every step is one that’ll give you peace of mind. However, there’s something you can’t...
Study reveals that most car accidents happen on short trips
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Nov 6, 2020 | Personal Injury
If you're a driver in Arizona, you might have assumed that longer trips have a higher risk of car accidents. But in fact, a recent study has shown that a fourth of all accidents happen within the first three minutes. These findings suggest that you might want to start...