Car Accident Lawyer Glendale, AZ
Our Glendale, AZ car accident lawyer at Wyatt Injury Law Personal Injury Lawyers has represented car accident victims across the Phoenix metro area for over a decade. We work on contingency, which means you won't pay a cent in legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. If you've been hurt in a crash in Glendale, we're ready to get to work. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Wyatt Injury Law Personal Injury Lawyers for Car Accident Cases in Glendale, AZ?
A Glendale Car Accident Attorney Who Knows Arizona Courts
Justin L. Wyatt has practiced personal injury law in Arizona for more than 10 years. He holds a Juris Doctorate from ASU's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and is admitted to practice in all Arizona courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Justin is a member of the American Bar Association, the Maricopa County Bar Association, the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, and the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association.
In 2021, Justin received a Top 10 Jury Verdict award. He founded Wyatt Injury Law Personal Injury Lawyers for one reason: to represent people who have been injured through someone else's negligence. His practice is exclusively plaintiff-side, which means we never represent insurance companies.
Glendale's major corridors, including the Loop 101, Glendale Avenue, and Northern Avenue, see heavy traffic and a high volume of collisions. As a personal injury lawyer in Glendale, AZ, Justin understands how to investigate these accidents and build cases that account for Glendale-specific factors like road conditions, intersection design, and driver negligence.
Millions Recovered for Injured Clients
Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for clients injured in car accidents and other personal injury cases. Notable car accident recoveries include a $400,000 settlement and a $338,000 recovery, along with rear-end collision results including $950,000 and $854,500 in a jury verdict. These numbers represent real clients with real injuries who trusted us with their cases.
We also handle related claims for truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, bicycle accidents, and wrongful death in Glendale.
No Upfront Costs
We believe access to a good car accident attorney shouldn't depend on how much money you have in the bank. Our contingency fee arrangement means we advance the costs of your case and only collect a fee if we win.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I consider myself extremely blessed and lucky to have found Justin Wyatt's law firm. We were in a car accident and instead of having to deal with medical insurance forms, auto insurance forms, etc…we just forwarded it all to Justin and he handled EVERYTHING. He even came to our home to meet with us." – MommaGoneCrazy
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Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle in Glendale
Car crashes come in many forms. The type of collision matters because it affects the injuries involved, how liability is determined, and which insurance policies apply.
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Rear-end collisions. These are the most common type of car accident in Glendale, and they frequently cause whiplash and other soft tissue injuries that may not appear for days.
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T-bone accidents. Side-impact collisions at intersections often result in severe injuries to the driver or passenger closest to the point of impact. These cases regularly involve disputed fault at intersections.
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Head-on collisions. Wrong-way drivers, distracted motorists crossing the center line, and impaired drivers cause head-on crashes that produce some of the most serious injuries we see.
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Truck accidents. Crashes involving commercial trucks add complexity because of federal regulations, multiple potentially liable parties, and the sheer force of impact.
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Uber accidents. Whether you were a passenger, another driver, or a pedestrian, rideshare accidents involve layered insurance issues that require careful handling.
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Multi-vehicle pileups. Chain-reaction crashes on the Loop 101 or other Glendale highways involve multiple at-fault parties and multiple insurance claims, all of which we navigate for our clients.
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Hit-and-run accidents. When the at-fault driver flees, your own uninsured motorist coverage may be the primary source of recovery. We know how to pursue those claims aggressively.
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Accidents involving uninsured or underinsured drivers. Arizona requires minimum liability coverage, but many drivers carry too little or none at all. We help clients access their underinsured motorist benefits when the at-fault driver's policy isn't enough.
Arizona Legal Requirements for Car Accident Cases
Arizona is an at-fault state for car accidents. That means the driver who caused the crash is responsible for the other party's damages. This is different from no-fault states, where each driver's own insurance pays regardless of who was responsible. Arizona's at-fault system gives you the right to file a claim against the negligent driver's insurance or to sue them directly. It also means you can pursue compensation for pain and suffering, a category of damages that no-fault states often restrict.
The statute of limitations is two years from the date of the accident under A.R.S. § 12-542. Arizona's comparative negligence law, codified in A.R.S. § 12-2505, allows you to recover even if you share some fault. Your damages are simply reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
Arizona requires all drivers to carry minimum liability insurance of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $15,000 for property damage. But those minimums are often far too low to cover the actual cost of serious injuries. A single surgery can exceed the at-fault driver's entire policy limit. That's where underinsured motorist coverage and a thorough legal investigation become critical. We identify every insurance policy that might apply and pursue recovery from each available source.
According to NHTSA, nearly 40,000 people died in traffic crashes nationwide in 2024, and Arizona had one of the highest fatality rates in the country. Glendale sits at the intersection of several high-traffic corridors that see a disproportionate share of those collisions. It is also important to know what to do immediately after a car accident in Arizona, because the steps you take or don't take in the first hours can significantly affect the strength of your claim.
What Damages Are Recoverable in a Glendale Car Accident?
The damages you can recover depend on the specifics of your injuries and the circumstances of the crash. Arizona law allows compensation in three main categories.
Economic damages include medical expenses, both past and future. That means emergency room visits, imaging, surgery, physical therapy, chiropractic care, prescription costs, and any future procedures you'll need. It also includes lost wages from time you missed at work and, if your injuries are permanent, the reduction in your future earning capacity. Vehicle repair or replacement costs, rental car expenses, and out-of-pocket costs are also included.
Non-economic damages compensate for the personal toll of the accident. Physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, and the impact on your relationships are all recognized under Arizona law. There is no formula for these damages. They depend on the nature and severity of your injuries and how they've affected your daily life.
Punitive damages are available when the at-fault driver's behavior was especially reckless or intentional. Drunk driving, racing, or extreme speeding may support a claim for punitive damages in addition to your compensatory recovery. You should have a clear picture of what a reasonable settlement looks like before you agree to anything the insurance company offers.
Many car accident claims in Glendale also involve pre-existing conditions that the insurance company will try to blame for your current symptoms. If you had a prior back injury and the accident made it worse, you're still entitled to compensation for that aggravation. Arizona law recognizes aggravation of pre-existing injuries as compensable damages, but you need an attorney who can present the medical evidence in a way that draws a clear line between the accident and the worsened condition.
Contact Wyatt Injury Law Personal Injury Lawyers
If you've been injured in a car accident in Glendale, AZ, we want to talk with you about your case. We offer a free consultation where we review the facts, assess the strength of your claim, and tell you what we think your case is worth.
Contact us to schedule your free case review with a Glendale car accident attorney. Wyatt Injury Law Personal Injury Lawyers is here to help.