As Scottsdale motorcycle accident attorneys, we were very sorry to learn about a motorcyclist who was seriously hurt after being hit by a drunk driver. There were also several other cars involved in the pileup and several other people injured. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes of Loop 101 near the Scottsdale Road exit around 5 p.m. on January 30, 2012. We want to send out our thoughts and prayers for all those injured, and we wish them a quick and full recovery.
Causes of This Scottsdale Motorcycle Accident
A drunk driver was responsible for this Scottsdale motorcycle accident. According to reports from Fox 10, several calls came into 9-1-1 reporting the drunk driver, but before DPS could find him, he crashed into the median and then into the innocent motorcyclist. After that, several cars began piling up. The motorcyclist had to be flown to a local trauma center while the driver was held at the crash scene.
Scottsdale Motorcycle Accident Law
Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol is illegal in Arizona and will result in serious penalties, including possible jail time and the installment of an ignition interlock system which will require the driver to blow into it before the car will start. If it detects any alcohol on the driver’s breath, the car will not start.
Contact a Scottsdale Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
An experienced Scottsdale motorcycle accident lawyer not only works to obtain settlements for the victims hurt in crashes like this one, but also may choose to make a claim for punitive damages to bring the client a greater monetary award, as well as to further punish the driver who broke the law by driving drunk. The Husband and Wife Law Team has collected large settlements for their clients and have been handling motorcycle accident cases in Arizona for years. For a free consultation, call us today so we can answer all of your questions.
