SURPRISE INJURY ATTORNEYS
There are many types of injury cases that happen to ordinary people each day. Every injury or accident case is extremely important to our experienced Chandler Accident Attorneys. So, if you were recently injured in an accident by no fault of your own, you can trust that our Surprise, Arizona injury law firm will aim for excellence in everything that we hope to accomplish for your case. Our experienced and dedicated legal team will focus on expert representation while you focus on recovering from your accident injury.
Surprise Injury Attorneys
Our Surprise Accident Lawyers take a look at some of the most asked questions from people in Surprise who are involved in a car accident or are needing the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Accident Lawyers in Surprise, Arizona
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Surprise Accident Lawyers (FAQs)
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Personal injury is the field of law meant to compensate accident victims for their injuries. After car accidents and other injuries, you can sue the responsible party for costs like medical bills, lost wages, and more. Personal injury claims are civil, not criminal- they only result in money judgments and not jail time.
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There are many types of damages that can be awarded in a personal injury suit. Most of these are known as compensatory damages, meaning they are intended to financially restore you for the injuries you suffered from an accident. These include lost wages, medical bills, future medical costs, future lost income, loss of consortium, pain and suffering, and more. You may qualify for punitive damages if the defendant’s conduct was especially egregious and your case proceeds to trial.
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After pulling over to a safe area, the first thing you should do after an accident is seek medical attention if you have severe injuries. If you are uninjured or don’t require immediate medical attention, exchange insurance information with the other driver. Take pictures and videos of the accident and ensuing damage, and get the contact information of any witnesses who are willing to testify. Call the police so they can issue a police report, and they may name one of the drivers as at fault. You should report the accident to both of your insurance providers, especially if you plan to use your own MedPay to pay for your medical bills. You should consider seeking the advice of a personal injury attorney before speaking to either party’s insurance.
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You have the option to represent yourself in any legal matter, as long as you are a legal adult and have the mental capacity to do so. If you do choose to represent yourself, every aspect of your case will be your own responsibility, including sending a demand letter, complying with court deadlines, negotiating with the insurance company, filing the lawsuit, compiling evidence, etc. An attorney will take care of every step of the process for you, leaving you more time to go to doctor’s appointments, make up for lost time at work, and spend quality time with your family.
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One of the biggest advantages of being represented by a Surprise personal injury attorney is that all communications from the other party must go through your attorney instead of directly to you. This can keep you from making errors that could be fatal to your case. A personal injury attorney will work diligently to negotiate the highest settlement possible, and take your case to trial if necessary.
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You should call our office for a free consultation after any type of accident to see if you have an actionable claim. Most of our clients’ claims fall under the following categories:
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Car, motorcycle, truck, and pedestrian accidents
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Dog bites
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Swimming pool and construction accidents
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Wrongful death
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Slip and falls
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The initial consultation with Surprise Personal Injury lawyers is always free, so it doesn’t hurt to check. Even if you don’t feel injured, you should see a doctor after an accident to make sure you don’t have latent spine or neck injuries. These can be common results of car accidents; especially from the most common type of car accidents, rear end collisions.
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Most injury attorneys charge on a contingent basis, meaning they don’t get paid unless they win (or successfully negotiate a settlement agreement). Most personal injury attorneys charge 33% of your case.
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Instead of the industry standard of 33%, our attorneys offer a competitive rate of 25%. This means more money for you, whether your case settles or you win at trial.
Accident Attorneys in Surprise, Arizona
No Fee If We Don’t Win
The last thing you need to stress about after an accident is finding the money to pay an attorney to represent you in your personal injury claim. That’s why the initial consultation is free, and retaining costs you no money up front as well.
When our attorneys do secure you a favorable personal injury award, they will take a discounted 25% rate. Other attorneys charge up to 33% of your case or more. These funds could be vital to your future care and treatment, so we charge a more reasonable rate to leave those funds for you.
What an Attorney Can Get You vs Self Representation
One of the advantages of representing yourself in your personal injury claim is that you won’t have to give any of your award to your attorney. However, that’s about where the list of advantages for representing yourself ends. You will need to calculate your own damages and draft a demand letter to the other party. You may also be asked to elaborate on how you reached the figure you’re demanding.
The insurance company may not take your demand seriously without attorney representation. The adjuster will probably counter with a number that is nowhere near what you demanded. You will need to gather evidence that supports your figure and continue to negotiate. If you aren’t able to reach an agreement, you will need to file your lawsuit and proceed with the trial process on your own.
If you hire an attorney, they will handle all of this work for you, and likely be able to negotiate a higher settlement amount that will more than pay for their representation fees.
Arizona Accident Facts:
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Approximately every nine hours, one person is killed in a car accident in Arizona.
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More than 150 people per day are injured in Arizona due to car accidents.
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Approximately 70% of Arizona car accidents occur during daylight hours.
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Rear end collisions are the most common type of car accident.
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Less than 4% of car accidents involve alcohol, but more than 30% of fatal car accidents are alcohol-related.
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Concussions are the most common type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI.
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Speeding is the most common contributing factor in car accidents.
Reimbursements You Can Expect After Winning an Injury Case in Surprise, AZ
If you pay any money out-of-pocket for your medical treatment, you can expect reimbursement for those expenses. Your doctors will be reimbursed if you receive treatment on medical liens. If your insurance pays your medical expenses through MedPay, they will be reimbursed when you win your case as well.
You will also be reimbursed for your lost income due to the injury. This will be proven using your pay stubs or other applicable proof of income. If the injury has damaged your capacity to work in the future, you may also be reimbursed for potential future income.
Some damages are not so easily calculable. Loss of consortium and loss of companionship are financial payments for the damage the injury may have caused to your relationship with your partner. Emotional distress can encompass anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental repercussions of the accident. Pain and suffering is compensation for both the mental and physical aspects of the injury, which is typically calculated by multiplying the total damages by a number between 1 and 5. The multiplier will be higher for more severe injuries.
MESA
1731 West Baseline Rd.
Suite #101
Mesa, AZ 85202
Office: (480) 448-9800
TUCSON
2 East Congress St.,
Suite #900-6A
Tucson, AZ 85701
Office: (520) 441-1450
GLENDALE
20325 N 51st Avenue
Suite #134 Building 5
Glendale, AZ 85308
Office: (602) 509-0955
AVONDALE
12725 W. Indian School Rd.
Suite E, #101
Avondale, AZ 85392
Office: (623) 399-4222
