Laveen Car Accident Attorney
Auto accidents leave victims with many questions. Most of them involve money. Paying for medical bills, utilities, groceries, and other losses incurred because of someone else’s negligence is frustrating. When you want the responsible party to pay for your accident bills, you need a Laveen car accident attorney like Wyatt Injury Law.
The experienced legal team at Wyatt Injury Law will help you obtain maximum compensation for your injuries. After an accident, we help you gather evidence and give you the legal assistance you need for a fair settlement in your case. When you’ve been injured in any kind of motor vehicle accident, we work with you and your insurance company to get the best possible outcome in your case.
Wyatt Injury Law has personal injury lawyers for all serious injury claims. We offer free consultation. Call us at (602) 354-7346 for a review of your case, or schedule an appointment online. Wyatt Injury Law is prepared to start your auto accident case.
Who We Are and What We Do
Wyatt Injury Law has been serving Laveen, AZ, for many years, and our experienced attorneys have our community’s best interests in mind. They know Arizona law and what insurers and courts want to see in a personal injury claim. Co-founder and lead attorney Justin L. Wyatt was named one of the National Trial Lawyer’s Top 100 attorneys and received AVVO’s Client’s Choice Award in 2018.
Car accident lawyers must be prepared to negotiate aggressively for their clients’ rights, and our attorneys have extensive experience advocating for our clients with other parties’ attorneys and in court to get them the compensation they deserve. When necessary, we go to court to ensure the maximum settlement amount our clients are entitled to receive.
Helping You Get Maximum Compensation for Your Case
The experienced team from Wyatt Injury Law gives you the best chance for success in your claim. Arizona is an “at-fault” state in personal injury claims. This means that victims file their claims with the other driver’s insurer. Once the insurance company determines who was at fault, the at-fault driver pays for the other driver’s injuries and property damage.
Your auto accident lawyer helps you gather evidence for your claim before it goes to the insurance company. Insurance industry statistics show that most claims are delayed or denied because victims don’t provide the correct documents. You need to provide:
- Medical reports and doctors’ bills
- Police reports
- Witness statements
- Accident photos and videos
Your attorney can also obtain other information if you couldn’t collect it at the scene. The more information you can give the insurance company, the better chance your insurance claim has of being accepted.
In a car accident case, victims can request economic damages such as medical bills and lost wages, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering and emotional trauma. Your attorney will ensure your claim includes all damages you’re entitled to receive. Punitive damages are awarded after a trial, and your attorney must show that the defendant acted in an unusually malicious or negligent manner. A judge must determine the amount of punitive damages.
Making Your Personal Injury Claim
After a car accident, you’ll probably have trouble thinking clearly. What you do after the accident can have an impact on your insurance claim. Personal injury law in Arizona is more complicated than some people realize, so keep a few things in mind if you’re ever involved in any motor vehicle accident.
- Get medical attention. You may feel fine, but you should see a doctor right away. Some injuries, like neck and back injuries and closed brain injuries, can appear hours or days after an accident.
- Get the other driver’s contact information. When you exchange insurance information, be sure to get their driver’s license number.
- Report the accident to law enforcement. Arizona law requires drivers to report any accident with injuries, fatalities, or damage over $750. You have ten days to report the accident to the police or the DMV, but it’s a good idea to report it immediately. You will need the incident number for your insurance claim.
- If you can, gather evidence from the accident scene. If you or someone else can get photos of the cars in place, try to get those. Pictures of the road and any obstructions or road debris can be helpful.
- If there are witnesses, try to get contact information. Not everyone wants to help, but even one person can give useful testimony later.
Although apologizing or wanting to help is a human reaction, try not to say, “I’m sorry.” Also, avoid angry confrontations with the other driver over who was at fault. If any arguments begin, wait for law enforcement to arrive.
Important Deadlines
If you’ve had a catastrophic injury, you probably want to recover from your injuries before you think about legal action. Unfortunately, you don’t have that time. Arizona’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the injury. This deadline applies no matter what the nature of the injury or accident.
If you miss this deadline, you may be prevented from recovering compensation for your injuries. There are some exceptions for minors and others with legal disability. If you believe you have a claim but have missed the filing deadline, you should see a legal professional immediately.
Contact Wyatt Injury Law
After a car wreck or motorcycle accident, you need legal representation immediately. Wyatt Injury Law is ready to help you get the compensation you deserve for medical expenses and lost wages. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay until your case settles or we win. After the free initial consultation, your legal team will give you the best legal advice on how best to proceed.
Call (602) 354-7346 today for a free consultation and review of your personal injury case. You can also schedule an appointment online. Wyatt Injury Law is here when you need an Arizona law firm for your car accident claim.