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Gilbert Car Accident Lawyer

Car accidents are one of the most common causes of serious personal injuries in Arizona. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Crash Facts data, there were over 121,000 car accidents in 2021. While car accident numbers may have lowered during pandemic restrictions, more people are now on the road than ever in Gilbert and throughout the Phoenix area. If you or a family member have suffered injuries from a car accident, you’re probably struggling with the overwhelming combination of pain, ongoing medical treatments, and mounting medical bills. That’s why it’s important to understand the significance of fighting for compensation for your damages during this time.

You shouldn’t have to take on the complex legal system and powerful insurance companies alone. Let a Phoenix personal injury lawyer at Gilbert help. Private insurance carriers have profits as their goal and their business model depends on minimizing payouts while maximizing premiums. The Gilbert car accident lawyers at Hastings & Hastings PC are passionate about defending each client’s rights to compensation after suffering injuries in a car accident—especially when someone else was at fault. Our long community history in the Gilbert area means our team has the experience, skills, and resources needed to defend your right to full compensation for your damages. Call or contact us today and we’ll review your case at no charge to you..

Common Injuries in Arizona Car Accidents

Car accidents of all types cause blunt force trauma, damaging various parts of the body depending on the circumstances of the accident. Common injuries from car accidents include:

  • Neck injuries
  • Back injuries
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), ranging from mild concussions to catastrophic injuries
  • Bone fractures
  • Spinal cord damage
  • Fractures
  • Amputations
  • Burns
  • Scarring and permanent disfigurement

These are significant injuries requiring medical treatment and missed days of work. Long-term impacts can result from car accident injuries, including disability and death. When these injuries occur because of another party’s negligence it’s even more distressing for injury victims. A lawyer from the Gilbert law firm of Hastings & Hastings PC will use the law firm’s decades of experience in car accident cases to investigate your case and defend your interests in order to maximize your chances for a substantial payout on your damages.

Proving Liability in Car Accident Cases

Arizona is NOT an at-fault state. That means in Gilbert and elsewhere in the state, it matters who caused the accident. The insurance company of the at-fault party must cover damages claims from an injured victim but often they try to deny claims and use other tactics to minimize the claim. In order to compel these companies to pay claims, the injured person must clearly show liability on the part of the other. Proving liability means showing the following:

  • That the at-fault party owed the injured victim and others on the road a duty of care, such as following traffic laws and avoiding distractions
  • That the at-fault party breached this duty of care through negligence or recklessness
  • That the breach directly caused the injury
  • That the injury caused economic and non-economic damages for the injured party

What Compensation Can I Get For a Car Accident Case in Arizona?

Arizona recognizes two types of damages that car accidents cause injured victims— economic and non-economic. When you’re hurt in an accident, both kinds of damages have a negative impact on your life and you’re owed compensation. An attorney from the Gilbert law firm of Hastings & Hastings will advocate aggressively for you while negotiating with the insurance company of the liable party for the compensation of the following damages:

  • Medical expenses and future medical expenses for any further treatments needed
  • Lost income from missed time at work and any future lost wages
  • Reduced future earning capacity in cases of grave or disabling injuries
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional anguish and PTSD
  • Loss of consortium or a lowered ability to enjoy a close physical relationship with a spouse or partner and reduced ability to support children and engage in activities with them
  • Diminished quality of life

Compensation for your damages cannot fix your injury, but it can help you access the best medical care and relieve your financial worries while you focus on healing and recovery.

How a Gilbert Car Accident Attorney Can Help

Having an attorney with a strong, positive reputation in Gilbert and the surrounding area increases your likelihood of gaining substantial compensation for your injuries. Your attorney will provide the following services:

  • Thoroughly examine the accident report to prove liability
  • Review any photo or video evidence
  • Conduct eyewitness interviews
  • Use experts to reconstruct the accident scene
  • Review medical records and billing
  • Use expert medical testimony if necessary to show the extent and impacts of your injuries

In the days after an accident, it can be challenging to navigate the legal system and deal with insurance companies while you’re trying to focus on recovering from your injuries. You shouldn’t have to take on this burden alone. Let a personal injury lawyer at Hastings & Hastings, PC be a powerful voice for you.

How to Protect Yourself After a Car Accident

Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may have to simply remain in place after a car accident and wait for emergency services, but if you’re mobile and your injuries allow, taking the following steps can help protect your physical health and financial future:

  • Move out of traffic to the shoulder of the road
  • Call 911 to report your accident
  • Render reasonable aid and comfort to any other victims
  • Collect the contact information of any other involved drivers and eyewitnesses
  • Use your phone to take photos of the other car(s) and the accident scene
  • Allow EMS to take you to the hospital
  • Tell a doctor about all of your injuries and symptoms
  • Follow all of the recommendations of the medical professionals and attend every appointment, treatment, and followup
  • Ask for detailed medical notes and copies of your bills
  • Avoid posting on social media
  • Request a copy of the accident report
  • Call Hastings & Hastings at the Gilbert office for a free consultation before speaking to insurance adjusters

Despite the chaos and trauma of an accident scene, by keeping a cool head and taking the above steps you’re actually taking the first steps toward the best possible recovery.

Why Choose Us for Your Gilbert Car Accident Case?

A Phoenix personal injury lawyer can help with your car accident case. At Hastings & Hastings, PC, we are passionate about our belief in securing the best possible compensation for our injured clients. Our strong reputation and record of diligence and determination in representing the best interests of each client with individualized attention led to our track record of success. Call our Gilbert Arizona office today to make an appointment for a free case evaluation. Our contingency fee payment method means we only get paid when you do.