Causes of Car Accidents

Personal Injury Attorney Phoenix, Arizona

Professional Investigation to Determine the Causes of Car Accidents

People often think that they “know” what happened at the time of an accident. The details of the accident seem to be etched in the mind. They may even be having nightmares in which they relive the events of the accident.

The truth is, however, that a lot of things happen outside our awareness. Sometimes we actually do NOT know what happened. road conditions may have played a factor. A defective part on your vehicle or the other vehicle may have been a significant part of the accident.

It’s wise to call a lawyer as soon as possible after any accident with injuries or wrongful death — especially a motor vehicle accident. Reviewing evidence at the scene of the accident may be important to establish who was at fault. The sooner an investigator can get to the scene, the more likely it is that evidence will still be available.

If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident, contact the Phoenix law office of Solomon & Relihan .

• We will get an accident investigator to the scene promptly. When appropriate, we work with accident reconstructionists to understand what occurred, such as whether Poor Road Maintenance or Defective Tires may have played a part in the accident, and whether Seatbelt Failure or a defective airbag caused injuries.
• We will obtain the accident report, but we don’t rely on that because the police weren’t there at the time and they may be wrong. However, it can tell us if the other driver was driving drunk and, if so, we may be able to establish liability of the liquor seller under state Dram Shop laws for DUI/DWI auto accidents
• We will seek out and contact witnesses who can corroborate that the other driver was driving recklessly or aggressively, or that the other driver was talking on a cell phone when they failed to yield at a stop.
• We may ask for a mechanical review to determine if Brake Failure or some other mechanical failure occurred.

It’s particularly important to investigate head on collisions with stationery objects and Phantom vehicle accidents, which can be difficult to understand.

Contact Solomon & Relihan

If you were injured in a car accident, a truck or motorcycle accident, work with the attorneys at Solomon & Relihan. For a free initial consultation with a Phoenix car accident lawyer about your injuries, contact us by e-mail or by telephone. For your convenience, home and hospital visits are available upon request.

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