Litchfield Park Car Accident Attorney
Auto accidents are some of the most common personal injury cases people have. Car accidents leave victims with severe injuries, lost income, and unpaid time off work. If you’re injured and can’t work because of someone else’s negligence, you need personalized attention from a personal injury attorney who can help you get the compensation you need.
Wyatt Injury Law handles various personal injury cases, including car accidents, throughout the Litchfield Park area. When you need compassionate support and aggressive legal advocacy to get fair compensation for your claim, you need the Litchfield Park car accident attorneys at Wyatt Injury Law.
Our law firm has practiced personal injury law throughout the West Valley region for many years. We’re familiar with the region and our clients’ needs. Our initial consultation is free, and we work on a contingency fee basis. Call us at (602) 354-7346 for a case review or schedule an appointment online.
Understanding Car Accident Claims
Wyatt Injury Law has been serving Litchfield Park, 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. Our legal team will fight on your behalf so you get the recovery you need.
Arizona is an “at-fault” state, meaning the party responsible for the accident pays for the other driver’s property damage and medical expenses. Once you exchange insurance information, you file your claim with the other driver’s insurance company. The insurer determines fault and then offers a settlement based on the injuries and costs.
It’s possible to be partially responsible for your accident and still recover some compensation. Arizona uses a pure comparative negligence rule when apportioning liability. Under this system, each victim’s liability is calculated as a percentage, and they receive that portion of the claim’s full value. For instance, if the total award is $100,000 and you were 20% at fault, you can still recover $80,000.
The percentage of fault depends on the drivers’ actions before and during the accident. Insurance adjusters review claims and records, looking at details like:
- The speed and direction each driver was traveling
- Traffic patterns and road conditions
- Each driver’s past driving history
- The extent and nature of the claimant’s injuries (including passenger injuries)
- The condition of the vehicles before and after the accident
The car accident lawyers at Wyatt Injury Law negotiate with the insurance company and their attorneys to receive the maximum compensation our clients deserve. We prepare all cases for litigation if necessary, so we’re ready to go to court to get our clients full compensation for their injuries.
Why You Need Wyatt Injury Law
Wyatt Injury Law has been part of the Arizona legal scene for many years. Lead attorney Justin L. Wyatt received a Super Lawyers Rising Star Award and won AVVO’s Client’s Choice Award in 2018. The firm focuses on all areas of personal injury law, including medical malpractice, slip and fall accidents, and wrongful death.
Many accident victims are unaware of what they can claim in an accident case. We work to recover all damages for serious injuries and trauma, including:
- Economic damages. These are damages easily calculated from documents and include medical bills, lost wages, and future healthcare costs that aren’t covered by insurance.
- Non-economic damages. These damages are more difficult to tally, and include non-tangible harm like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of consortium. Non-economic damages are calculated by totalling economic damages and using a “multiplier” based on the severity of the injuries and their impact on the victim’s daily life.
- Punitive damages can be awarded if we can prove the other driver acted intentionally or with criminal recklessness.
Our personal injury attorneys give your case the personal attention it deserves. We’re available for your questions and concerns, from the free consultation to the final settlement. Call us today at (602) 354-7346 for your free case review and consultation.
After An Accident: Protecting Your Rights
The things you do after an accident can affect the outcome of your case without you realizing it. You may be taken to the hospital immediately if you’re seriously injured. If you stay on the scene, keep some things in mind.
- Call 911 to report the accident. Even if others have done this, you must report the accident to law enforcement and your insurance company right away.
- Exchange insurance and contact information with the other driver. Try to get the other driver’s license number if possible.
- If you’re not transported, see your doctor as soon as possible. Your insurance company needs a baseline medical report. Some injuries may develop later, so it’s best to see a doctor immediately.
- Collect what evidence you can at the scene. If you can get witness contact information, photos, or videos, it can support your claim later.
- Avoid posting anything on your social media. People like to let friends and family know about exciting events, but insurance companies have been known to scroll through victims’ pages to see if they’re less injured than they claim.
If insurance companies call you after the accident, don’t answer any questions or offer any information. Insurance agents sometimes call accident victims to offer quick settlements or ask them incriminating questions. Having an attorney prevents insurers from talking to you and protects your legal rights while you recover from your injuries.
Contact Wyatt Injury Law
When you need an attorney in Litchfield Park for any personal injury claim, call Wyatt Injury Law. We know how to help our clients get the maximum compensation for their injuries and have a record of success in trials and settlement negotiations in the Phoenix area. After any serious accident, call our office to schedule an appointment and speak with one of our attorneys.
The consultation is free. Wyatt Injury Law works on a contingency fee basis, so there’s no cost for your initial case review. Call us at (602) 354-7346 and talk to our office staff today.