We don't often have bad weather in Tucson, but being aware of road conditions when we do is a good idea.   The Pima County Roads Condition Line is (520) 547-7510. State Roads Condition Line: 511. Recent Road Closures include: • Silverbell Road between Avra Valley Road to Sasco Road Proceed with Caution • Pump Station Road between Avra Valley Road to El Tiro Road • Snyder Road between Sabino Canyon Road and Kolb Road at Ventana Wash • Snyder Road at the Ventana Wash between Kolb Road and Sabino Canyon Road • Avra Valley Road at the Brawley Wash • Redington Road at Milepos

Have your been injured by a defective vehicle or tire?  Any manufacturer selling in the United States has a duty to warn consumers about any unsafe product, and under certain circumstances, has a duty to recall a dangerous product.  U.S. governmental agencies have revised their regulations to require reporting of more safety issues, in order to better protect consumers. For vehicles, new criteria for the ratings system include side pole testing, using different sized test dummies and collecting more crash data.   There are ways to get more detailed information on crash and rollover tes

Been chased by a phantom or know someone who has?  Another driver can cause you to have an accident even if there is no contact between your vehicles. Drivers engaging in reckless driving, such as weaving in and out of lanes or crossing the center line, can force you to perform an evasive maneuver and, in turn, cause your vehicle to roll over or collide with another car, a freeway median, or some other object. In most of these cases, the negligent driver never bothers to stop and is never identified. These unidentified vehicles often are called “phantom vehicles.”  If you are injured be

 A Tucson man died yesterday afternoon from injuries he sustained when he was struck while walking in a crosswalk on Monday.  He was 21. //tucsonvelo.com/news/tucson-man-dies-after-being-struck-by-car-first-pedestrian-death-in-2013/15194 Unfortunately, studies have shown that pedestrians are NOT necessarily safer in a crosswalk.   According to a Tucson Police Department release, 21 year old Oscar Rodriguez was hit in a crosswalk at Valencia and Country Club Roads at 10 a.m., Monday.  We do not have all of the details on this incident, but what we know is that it is imperative to be aware

As this Memorial Day weekend approaches, we are reminded of our freedoms, and of the fallen heroes that have given us cause to celebrate. This is also a weekend following graduations. It is definitely a time to commemorate our accomplishments. But precautions should be made before going out to celebrate. According to the 2010 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Arizona is ranked #9 in the country for total traffic deaths related to DUIs (with 1 being the lowest percentage). Driving while intoxicated is illegal, and is extremely dangerous. It is also completely avoidable. Designate a so