Well known for its beautiful canyons, deserts, and sunsets, Arizona is home to a plethora of professional sports teams “Rattlesnakes”, Coyotes, and the Phoenix Suns.
Unlike most popular snowbird destinations, Arizona is landlocked and offers no beaches. Regardless of what some may perceive as drawbacks, many snowbirds from the US and Canada continue to flock to Arizona in the wintertime. Phoenix and Scottsdale boast some of the trendies art venues in the world. It is also suggested, the dry warm air helps those with lung issues and arthritic conditions.
Why Snowbirds Love Arizona
Arizona Tourism Information
Glenn Williamson, CEO of the Canada Arizona Business Council estimates that Canadian snowbirds contribute $1.4 billion to Arizona’s economy every year. While the weakening Canadian dollar has increased the cost of these visits – it hasn’t seemed to deter seasoned snowbirds, many of whom are “people of means,” according to Williamson.
Along with the migrating snowbirds, the CABC reported that over 1 million Canadians visited the Grand Canyon State just prior to covid, spending an additional $1 billion. Williamson anticipates the annual number of Canadian tourists will continue to increase year after year.
In 2018, Canadians owned or rented approximately 100,000 homes in Arizona, spending $13 billion on real estate.
Arizona Legal Services For Cross-Border Accidents
Unfortunately, while on vacation, serious car accidents can still happen. In Arizona, northern travellers rarely have to worry about accidents caused by snow or ice. They however need to be prepared for sudden dust storms that decrease visibility and flash floods that make roads dangerous.
It’s important to know that snowbirds injured in a car accident in Arizona have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. This is almost true for most cross-border personal injury claims. Government agencies though enjoy much shorter statutory limitations.
Arizona is an at-fault state for car accident claims. At-fault states are pure tort states. Under tort law, a person can seek compensation for losses caused by someone else’s negligence. Drivers involved in car accidents in Arizona can demand compensation for the costs of their injuries, vehicle damage, lost wages, and other losses against the responsible driver.
