ANOTHER WRONG-WAY COLLISION IN PHOENIX

WRONG-WAY COLLISION NEAR DOWNTOWN PHOENIX, SEVERAL INJURED
By:  Galen H. Satterlee

This is beyond absurd.  Yet another wrong-way collision occurred last night along the Interstate 17 near Downtown Phoenix.  According to news reports, approximately 20 calls were made to 911 alerting them of the wrong-way driver, but they were unable to stop him before he caused the crash.   At least two people, including the wrong-way driver, were critically injured and had to be extricated from their vehicles.

The wrong-way driver is being investigated for possibly being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash.  The frequency of wrong-way crashes is alarming.  The Arizona Department of Transportation is scrambling to figure out solutions, but they seem pre-occupied with notification systems. As indicated by last night's wrong-way crash, notifying DPS of a wrong-way driver is NOT the problem. Impaired driving is THE problem.

The horrific wrong-way crashes that have occurred around Phoenix over the last several months generally have a common denominator - a driver that was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  AZ Central has a timeline chronicling the wrong-way driver problem and providing further perspective on the severity of these crashes and the toll they take in terms of injury and death.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2014/07/31/phoenix-wrong-way-driver-crash/13396359/

While ADOT focuses on education, enforcement, and engineering, we need the Office for Highway Safety and others to focus on reducing the number of drunk drivers on the roadways.  It is a complex problem, but we need to work hard to find solutions, because doing nothing is leading to more deaths and more injuries.  #stopdrunkdriving

About DUI Victim Lawyers - Galen Satterlee and CJ Gibbs are drunk driving accident attorneys dedicated to representing victims of drunk driving.  Our practice takes us throughout Arizona (and beyond with associated counsel) and we want to earn the right to represent you or a loved one affected by a drunk driving accident.  Call us at 623.512.2502

*The information on this blog is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.  Furthermore, past results are not a guarantee of future success.  Every case is unique.  Principal Office: CKGH Law, P.C., 16515 S. 40th St., #143, Phoenix, AZ. 

APPARENTLY IMPAIRED DRIVER FLEES AFTER CAUSING SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON I-17

APPARENTLY IMPAIRED DRIVER FLEES AFTER CAUSING SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON I-17
By:  Galen H. Satterlee

Interstate 17 northbound was closed this morning for five hours after an driver, believed to be impaired, collided with a broken down vehicle on the side of the road.  This accident occurred near 7th Street in Phoenix and the innocent bystander may have suffered life-threatening injuries.  Despite the severity of this drunk driving accident, the driver that caused the collision, fled the scene.  A DUI investigation is presently pending.

If you or a loved one is the victim of a drunk driver, we are here to help.  We are dedicated to representing and championing the rights of victims for drunk and impaired drivers and work to ensure there's accountability for all parties that caused or contributed to a drunk driving accident.

About DUI Victim Lawyers - Galen Satterlee and CJ Gibbs are drunk driving accident attorneys dedicated to representing and advocating for the rights of victims of drunk driving.  Our practice takes us throughout Arizona (and beyond with associated counsel) and we want to earn the right to represent you or a loved one affected by a drunk driving accident.  #stopdrunkdriving

*The information on this blog is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.  Furthermore, past results are not a guarantee of future success.  Every case is unique.  Principal Office: CKGH Law, P.C., 16515 S. 40th St., #143, Phoenix, AZ. 

DRUNK DRIVING KILLS HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN ARIZONA EVERY YEAR

DRUNK DRIVING KILLS HUNDREDS, AND INJURES THOUSANDS, OF PEOPLE IN ARIZONA EVERY YEAR
BY: Galen H. Satterlee

Arizona's Department of Public Safety publishes annual statistics detailing the number of alcohol related crashes on Arizona's roadways.  Over the past several decades, the number of drunk driving accident deaths has declined, but hundreds of Arizonans still die on Arizona's roadways every year.   Thousands more are injured in drunk driving accidents.

In 2002, nearly 500 people died in drunk driving accidents.  Last year, the number had declined to just shy of 300 deaths.  The annual death toll in Arizona has remained fairly consistent over the last several years.   So too have the number of injuries - last year over 5,000 people were injured across Arizona.

There are a number of scary statistics that put the problem with drunk and impaired driving in perspective.  None more so than the fact that the average American has a 30 percent chance of bing killed or injuredy by an impaired driver during their lifetime.  If we each do our part and continue to draw attention to drunk driving, hopefully we can push these terrible statistics closer to zero.  Please, please, please #stopdrunkdriving.  

If you need help pursuing a claim against a drunk or impaired driver in Arizona, call Galen Satterlee or CJ Gibbs.  We are dedicated to protecting and championing the rights of drunk driving victims.  We can be reached at 623.512.2502.  Please feel free to follow us @DUIVictimLawyer as well.  

About DUI Victim Lawyers - Galen Satterlee and CJ Gibbs are drunk driving accident attorneys dedicated to representing and advocating for the rights of victims of drunk driving.  Our practice takes us throughout Arizona (and beyond with associated counsel) and we want to earn the right to represent you or a loved one affected by a drunk driving accident.  #stopdrunkdriving

*The information on this blog is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.  Furthermore, past results are not a guarantee of future success.  Every case is unique.  Principal Office: CKGH Law, P.C., 16515 S. 40th St., #143, Phoenix, AZ. 

IMPAIRED DRIVER CHARGED IN CRASH RESULTING IN DEATH AND INJURY

IMPAIRED DRIVER CHARGED IN CRASH RESULTING IN DEATH AND INJURY
By:  Galen Satterlee

Today, a driver that caused a deadly accident along the 202 in Gilbert in 2013, was charged with manslaughter, aggravated assault, and drug possession.  The driver was apparently on meth at the time of the crash and collided with a DPS vehicle parked along the side of the freeway.  The DPS employee was injured and the driver's passenger was killed.

Sadly, the frequency of drug or alcohol related crashes in Arizona and elswhere remains disturbingly common.  If you've been injured or a loved one has been killed as a result of a driver impaired by alcohol or drugs, you need any accident attorney that will champion your rights and maximize your recovery against the culpable parties.

Attorneys CJ Gibbs and Galen Satterlee are dedicated to advocating for the rights of victims of impaired driving.  Please call us if you have been a victim of a drunk or impaired driver.  We want to earn the right to represent you!

Please follow us @DUIVictimLawyer or give us a call at 623.512.2502.

About DUI Victim Lawyers - Galen Satterlee and CJ Gibbs are drunk driving accident attorneys dedicated to representing and advocating for the rights of victims of drunk driving.  Our practice takes us throughout Arizona (and beyond with associated counsel) and we want to earn the right to represent you or a loved one affected by a drunk driving accident.  #stopdrunkdriving

*The information on this blog is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.  Furthermore, past results are not a guarantee of future success.  Every case is unique.  Principal Office: CKGH Law, P.C., 16515 S. 40th St., #143, Phoenix, AZ. 

WHY YOU NEED AN ARIZONA DRUNK DRIVING ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

WHY YOU NEED AN ARIZONA DRUNK DRIVING ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
By: Galen H. Satterlee

If you are the victim of a drunk driving accident, you don't just need any attorney, you need an attorney dedicated to championing your rights.  As advocates for drunk driving victims, we make it a priority to assist victims and their loved ones while the criminal case against the drunk driver is pending.  At your request, we are happy to function as a liaison with the prosecutors office, as well as any victim advocates assigned to the criminal case against the drunk driver.  We're different because we care about providing comprehensive representation to victims of drunk driving accidents.

If you hire us, you can and should expect we will know you by name, we will be accessible, and happy to answer any questions you may have along the way.  Among other things, our goal is to minimize the already significant burden on someone that has been injured or killed by a drunk driver.  

When you're evaluating hiring a lawyer, consider if they are a "jack of all trades" or focus on a specific area of personal injury law.  In our practice, we strive to be the best attorneys for drunk driving victims.  Our personal injury practice is dedicated to that end.  We don't do medical malpractice cases because we don't want to.  We limit our practice to representing victims of motor vehicle accidents, with an emphasis on victims of drunk and impaired drivers, and that's it.

If you have questions about our drunk driving accident practice, please don't hesitate to call.  We are here to help and look forward to earning your trust as a client.

#stopdrunkdriving

Please follow us @DUIVictimLawyer or contact us at 623.512.2502.

About DUI Victim Lawyers - Galen Satterlee and CJ Gibbs are drunk driving accident attorneys dedicated to representing and advocating for the rights of victims of drunk driving.  Our practice takes us throughout Arizona (and beyond with associated counsel) and we want to earn the right to represent you or a loved one affected by a drunk driving accident.  #stopdrunkdriving

*The information on this blog is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.  Furthermore, past results are not a guarantee of future success.  Every case is unique.  Principal Office: CKGH Law, P.C., 16515 S. 40th St., #143, Phoenix, AZ. 

ARIZONA IS AMONG THE WORST STATES FOR UNINSURED DRIVERS

ARIZONA IS AMONG THE WORST STATES FOR UNINSURED DRIVERS
By Galen H. Satterlee

Did you know that one in four drivers in Arizona is uninsured?  It's a scary thought.  Being a defensive driver and taking evasive action to avoid accidents is always a good tactic on Arizona's roadways, but sometimes there's nothing you can do.  So, anyway to protect yourself and your loved ones?  The answer is yes, at least financially.

The way to do so is to ensure you purchase under and ininsured motorist coverage.  These coverages are typically referred to as UM (uninsured)/UIM (undinerinsured).  You can usually get upwards of $500,000 in UM/UIM coverage, which applies to anyone in your vehicle at the time of a collision and is also "portable" if you are in someone else's vehicle resulting in injury.  The cost-benefit isn't even close.  If you can afford it, buy it.

PS - This is the subject of another blog article, but medical payments coverage is another "no-brainer."  It costs next to nothing and can play a major part in defraying medical expenses as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

If you're the victim of a motor vehicle accident with an underinsured driver, please call CJ Gibbs or Galen Satterlee to help you maximize your recovery.  623.512.2502.

About DUI Victim Lawyers - Galen Satterlee and CJ Gibbs are drunk driving accident attorneys dedicated to representing and advocating for the rights of victims of drunk driving.  Our practice takes us throughout Arizona (and beyond with associated counsel) and we want to earn the right to represent you or a loved one affected by a drunk driving accident.  #stopdrunkdriving

*The information on this blog is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.  Furthermore, past results are not a guarantee of future success.  Every case is unique.  Principal Office: CKGH Law, P.C., 16515 S. 40th St., #143, Phoenix, AZ. 

ANOTHER WRONG-WAY ACCIDENT IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA, BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY A DRUNK DRIVER

ANOTHER WRONG-WAY ACCIDENT IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA, BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY A DRUNK DRIVER
Galen H. Satterlee, Esq.

Sadly, another wrong-way (head-on) accident occurred today.  Glendale PD believe it was caused by an underage impaired driver.  Arizona's roadways are becoming increasingly dangerous as a result of wrong-way accidents.  ADOT and others are struggling to find a solution to the growing problem.

In the last few months, several innocent people have died as a result of wrong-way collisions caused by drunk drivers.

As advocates for victims of drunk drivers, we strive to ensure anyone involved in furnishing alcohol or drugs to minors is held responsible for their actions.  

If you or anyone need assistance to ensure there's accountability for a drunk driver, please give us a call and we will be happy to help guide you through the process.  Our personal injury practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions for victims of drunk and impaired drivers.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale/2014/07/29/five-car-pileup-in-glendale-abrk/13317105/

Please also follow us on Twitter @DUIVictimLawyer or give us a call at 623.512.2502 or send an e-mail to Galen@ckghlaw.com

About DUI Victim Lawyers - Galen Satterlee and CJ Gibbs are drunk driving accident attorneys dedicated to representing and advocating for the rights of victims of drunk driving.  Our practice takes us throughout Arizona (and beyond with associated counsel) and we want to earn the right to represent you or a loved one affected by a drunk driving accident.  #stopdrunkdriving

*The information on this blog is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.  Furthermore, past results are not a guarantee of future success.  Every case is unique.  Principal Office: CKGH Law, P.C., 16515 S. 40th St., #143, Phoenix, AZ. 

DON’T GET BIT BY YOUR HOME OWNERS INSURER IF YOUR DOG BITES

DON’T GET BIT BY YOUR HOME OWNERS INSURER IF YOUR DOG BITES
By CJ Gibbs

If you own a dog there is a possibility that your homeowners insurance policy may exclude coverage if your dog bites somebody.  If this occurs, you may be personally responsible for the damages that were caused by the dog bite. Typical dog bites result in thousands of dollars of expenses. According to insurance statistics, the average cost paid out for dog bite claims exceeds $29,000.

Many people do not know that typical homeowners insurance policies exclude coverage for “aggressive” dogs, such as Pit Bulls & Staffordshire Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Chows, Akitas and many other breeds of dogs.  Furthermore, some insurers exclude coverage for any dog that has bitten a person in the past or has not received state required vaccinations. To top all of this off, insurers may deny coverage for dog bites if the insurer was not aware the homeowner owned a dog.

To protect yourself, your loved ones, and the assets you have worked hard for, make sure you inform your homeowners insurer if you own a dog.  Furthermore, update your homeowners insurer any time you get a new dog.  If your homeowners insurer does not cover your dog, look into an additional writer for pet insurance and make sure they cover your specific breed of dog.

*The information provided here is not intended to provide legal advice on any subject nor is it intended to create an attorney-client relationship*