In the days and weeks after a car accident in Arizona, you may be dealing with serious injuries, ongoing medical treatments, and significant pain. While you’re struggling to recover, it’s difficult to take on insurance companies who don’t have your best interests at heart but instead operate with the goal of minimizing payouts and maximizing premiums. That’s why the attorneys at Hastings & Hastings PC in Glendale have a decades-long reputation for representing clients who’ve been injured in car accidents due to the negligence or recklessness of another driver. Over 121,000 car accidents occurred in Arizona in 2021 alone, and with more people back on the roads after the end of pandemic closures, car accident numbers are on the rise.
If you or a family member have been injured in a car accident in Glendale or the surrounding area, you deserve representation by a Phoenix personal injury legal team with the skills and resources needed to maximize your chance of recovering economic and non-economic damages. Call Hastings & Hastings PC today for a free consultation.
Car accidents can result in significant, serious, and even deadly injuries. Common injuries from car accidents in Arizona include:
These and other injuries require medical treatment and time away from work. In some cases, they result in permanent disability or even death. If someone else was at fault in your accident, you need a Glendale accident attorney on your side.
If the negligence or recklessness of another driver, malfunctioning traffic lights, or a road in ill repair caused your accident, the insurance company of the person at fault is liable for your accident claim. In order to show liability in Arizona, the plaintiff must prove the following:
By showing liability through an investigation of the evidence, such as police reports, medical records, and any photos or videos of the accident scene, the team of experienced accident attorneys at Hastings & Hastings PC can maximize your chance for a successful settlement or court award.
Arizona considers two types of damages in car accident cases, economic and non-economic. If you were hurt in an accident, you deserve compensation for both types of damages. After showing liability in your car accident case, a diligent attorney understands how to carefully craft a demand letter, conduct strong negotiations, and argue on your behalf in court if required in order to help you gain the following compensation for your damages:
Arizona takes all damages seriously, both economic and non-economic. While compensation can’t undo your injury, it can help you focus on your recovery with fewer financial worries.
It’s difficult to remain calm and keep a clear head after the trauma of a car accident, but if you are well and able enough, and can remain clear-headed, the following steps can help to protect your physical and financial health in the days, weeks, and months following your accident:
By protecting yourself after an accident, you can maximize your chances of recovering damages.
The state of Arizona places limits on the amount of time after an accident that victims can make a claim for damages. In most cases, the statute of limitations for car accident claims in the state is two years from the date of the accident. This helps protect defendants from lengthy, ongoing threats of lawsuits and helps cases come to court while evidence is still available and eyewitness testimony remains fresh. If you wait too long to file your case, the court will dismiss it once you’ve exceeded the statute of limitations.
Some exceptions to this statute include:
While it’s best to file a claim after you have a clear understanding of the physical and economic impacts of your accident, the sooner you file, the better the likelihood of a positive outcome for your case.
Hastings & Hastings of Glendale has represented car accident injury victims in the area for decades with a track record of success. We will investigate your case through the police report, medical records, traffic camera photos or videos, and eyewitness testimony. We may hire accident reconstruction specialists and other experts to prove liability in your case. Our Phoenix personal injury team in Glendale offers free evaluations and we work at discount rates on a contingency fee basis so you owe nothing upfront. Contact our firm today in Glendale, and let us put our decades of combined experience to work for you.