Fatal Car Crashes & How Arizona’s Metropolitan Areas Compare To Other Cities

While there have been significant advancements in vehicle safety over the years, factors like speeding, increasingly dense urban populations, and distraction from cell phone use increase the likelihood of serious injuries or fatalities from a traffic accident. In 2023, there were 41,000 deaths from traffic accidents in the United States. This was a 3.6% decrease from 2022, which reported 3,300 deaths from distracted driving alone. After calculating the total number of fatalities from traffic accidents, researchers took it a step further and determined which cities had the most fatal car crashes. The city with the most fatal car accidents in the United States in 2023 was Memphis, Tennessee, with 25.96 car accident deaths per 100,000 residents. Memphis was followed by Detroit with 21.47 fatalities per 100,000 residents, and Albuquerque with 18.11 car accident deaths per 100,000 residents. It may surprise some to learn that Tucson, Arizona came in fourth place on this list. With 17.02 accident deaths per 100,000 residents, it beat out most of the other cities in Arizona and the country. Phoenix came in at number 11 on the list with 14.59 car accident deaths per 100,000 residents.

Generally speaking, the more serious a car accident is, the higher its potential claim value will be. There are several types of damages a plaintiff can pursue after being injured in a Tucson traffic collision. Medical bills and future medical expenses are a key part of a personal injury claim. So are lost wages from work and temporary or permanent lost earning potential. Temporary or permanent disfigurement or disability is another damage often pursued in a serious car accident claim. If the accident victim passes away, a loved one can pursue a wrongful death claim on their behalf. An accident victim should also demand compensation for the pain and suffering they experienced due to their injuries. Deciding how much each of these damages should be, and how to best demonstrate this to the other party and possibly the court, is easier said than done. A skilled accident lawyer can guide you through each step of the claims process so you walk away with the highest possible award. For your free consultation with an experienced Tucson accident attorney, call 520-441-1450.

Tucson’s Most Dangerous Intersections

Tucson ranked fourth in the country for most fatal car crashes, so it’s no surprise that there are some intersections in the city considered the deadliest. As of 2023, the most dangerous intersections are as follows:

Valencia Road and Nogales Highway
Golf Links Road and Craycroft Road
Broadway Boulevard and Wilmot Road
Irvington Road and Campbell Avenue
22nd Street and Wilmot Road

You should exercise extra caution when driving through and around these intersections. If you have been injured in a car crash at any of these intersections or any roadway in Tucson, you should have your potential claim reviewed by an experienced accident attorney. For your free consultation with one of our Tucson Injury Lawyers, call 520-441-1450 to fill out our form.

Why You Need An Attorney For a Serious Accident Case

If you’ve been in a simple fender bender with minor or no injuries, you might not need to retain an injury lawyer to achieve a fair outcome from your claim. If you have been in a serious accident or are pursuing a claim on behalf of a loved one who can no longer handle their own legal matters due to the accident, it is probably in your best interest to retain an attorney. These are higher-value claims, which means you will have to pay the attorney more at the end of the case. On the other token, the other party’s insurance provider is more likely to agree to a fair settlement payout knowing you are prepared to go to trial if necessary. You might receive low-ball offers for settlement until you hire an injury attorney for your claim, at which point you may have already made errors that could irreparably damage your claim and its value.

If you are the victim of a serious accident pursuing an injury claim on your own behalf, you will have to go through extensive back-and-forth with the other party’s insurance provider. They aren’t going to shell out thousands of dollars for your injuries without compelling evidence (that it will cost them more and likely result in a verdict in your favor at trial) that they should do so. Some of this evidence might not be simple documentation- for example, you may need expert testimony from your doctor to prove that you will need regular doctor’s visits for the rest of your life to treat the injuries from your accident. You might need to depose a witness to clarify statements they gave to the police at the accident scene. Obtaining this type of information is more than making a request from an administrator. It requires asking someone who might not be a professional the exact questions necessary to glean information that will help your claim.

Another way a personal injury attorney can help preserve your claim is by creating a barrier between you and direct contact with the other party’s insurance provider. Insurance adjusters will always be looking for admissions that could change the apportionment of fault in the accident, like if you were speeding or distracted at the time of the accident. Often, they will even require you to participate in a recorded call to proceed with a claim. The recording can be used to attribute fault in the accident to you and in turn, reduce your claim’s value. When you retain an injury attorney for your claim, one of their roles is as an intermediary between you and the other party’s insurance provider. They will use their skill to protect your legal interests and your overall claim value. Personal injury attorneys get paid based on how much they win their clients, so they have all the motivation to fight for the highest award possible for you.

Think you can’t afford an accident lawyer in Tucson? You should learn more about your options and rights in pursuing your claim. As mentioned above, accident lawyers get paid based on how much they win for their clients. That means that if the lawyer doesn’t obtain a settlement or verdict at trial in their client’s favor, they don’t get paid for the countless hours they spend working on the case. This is what is known as a contingency fee- the lawyer’s pay is contingent on obtaining an award for their client. Starting the process with our firm comes with no risks or obligations, as your initial case evaluation is 100% free. This is your opportunity to ask questions and learn about the outcome of situations similar to yours. Because the consultation comes at no charge, you are free to compare our information with other attorneys in the area. We’re confident we will be your top choice in the Tucson area, thanks in part to our Fee Advantage. You’ll also enjoy the simplicity of filing with our firm and our lawyers’ knowledge and experience to help your claim. To learn more, call 520-441-1450 to schedule your free consultation with Tucson Injury Lawyers. Contact us today!