As the economy has slowly bounced back and Americans have grown accustomed to gas prices around $2.75, traffic deaths have risen drastically. In the first six months of 2015, nearly 19,000 Americans have died in traffic accidents. If we continue at that same rate, we could see the death total exceed 40,000 for the first time in almost ten years (before the recession).
With so many more people on the road and so many more accidents, it is important to know what to do in if you ever get into a car accident and need a personal injury lawyer.
Here are three simple things you can do to keep your self safe:
1. Make sure your car is well maintained. Our hot Phoenix summers can cause old tires to fail. Spend the money up front and make sure your car is at its best.
2. Purchase UM/UIM auto insurance. This insurance will cover you if you are injured by a driver that does not have car insurance or has a state minimum policy.
3. If you are injured, you need an aggressive injury attorney on your side. Take 30 seconds right now and put Torgenson Law into your phone as “Phoenix Injury Lawyer.” Our phone number is 602.759.0012. The sooner you call us the better chance we have to make sure that you are protected.
Credit for all statistics goes to Joan Lowy of the AP: http://bigstory.ap.org/urn:publicid:ap.org:a791c80498ba4d4eb10ee05aae339ff1
John Torgenson is a highly experienced personal injury lawyer with over 20 years of practice in Arizona. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and his Juris Doctor from Notre Dame. John has a proven track record of securing substantial verdicts and settlements, including an $8.25 million recovery for a gunshot injury victim. His expertise has earned him AVVO ratings and recognition as a Super Lawyer.
John is also a sought-after lecturer on personal injury law, sharing his extensive knowledge with peers and aspiring attorneys. Beyond his legal practice, John is an avid golfer and actively supports organizations like the Military Assistance Mission, Arizona School for the Arts, Page Balloon Regatta, University of Arizona Foundation, Junior Achievement of Arizona, and the Tim Huff Pro Bono Golf Classic.
Passionate about advocating for injury victims, John dedicates his career to battling insurance companies and corporate interests, ensuring that the rights of those who are hurt are vigorously defended.
