is jaywalking illegal in Arizona?

Many states and cities have laws against crossing streets outside of designated crosswalks, while traffic controls instruct pedestrians to wait before crossing, or in situations where they should yield to oncoming traffic. This kind of behavior is colloquially known as … Continue reading

person holding their arm - showing nerve damage after an auto accident

Car accidents can be incredibly devastating and even life-altering events, with the potential to cause physical and psychological trauma that can last long after the accident itself. One common but often underappreciated injury is nerve damage or pinched nerves. If … Continue reading

pedestrian accident

Parking lots are the sites of many accidents. When only motor vehicles are involved, the results are often minor fender benders. But the results can be devastating when a 3,000-pound car hits an unprotected pedestrian. Even being hit at a … Continue reading

drunk driving accident

When you sustain injuries from a drunk driving accident and want to file a claim, one of the first things you will need to know is the kind of damages you qualify for. What are Damages? “Damages” is a legal … Continue reading

car accident

It can be overwhelming to deal with the aftermath of a car accident. While seeking a doctor and getting checked out should be high on your list, so is finding legal help. Here is why. You Are Filing for a … Continue reading

driving while drowsy

June is known as National Safety Month. During this month, it’s important to be aware of one of the largest causes of personal injury—auto accidents. Statistics show that 1.3 million people die in road crashes each year, an average of … Continue reading

bicycle accident

During National Safety Month, Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer wants to help keep you and your loved ones safe. We’re not just just dedicated to helping individuals after they’ve suffered an injury. We want to provide you with … Continue reading

driving car interior

No one ever wants to be in any sort of car, motorcycle, or bicycle crash, but if you are, ideally the at-fault driver carries an adequate amount of liability insurance coverage. They cover your expenses, and you don’t pay a … Continue reading

pedestrian crossing crosswalk

On the 300 or more sunny days of the year walking in Phoenix isn’t a bad choice. It’s the few rainy days that make it dangerous for many pedestrians. Of the 109,554 automobile accidents that happened in Arizona in 2014, … Continue reading

You’re walking across the street and you’re hit by a car. It’s a terrible accident and it happens more than it should. It is estimated that more than 1,500 pedestrian accidents happen each year in Arizona resulting in 1,300 injuries … Continue reading