- Insurance companies are not focused on making a profit; they are focused on being as fair as possible.
- An insurance company will always admit when one of their insured customers was at fault and responsible for the accident. They will never try to put the blame on the victim and they will carefully investigate the accident to ensure the victim is treated and compensated fairly – even if they have to admit responsibility.
- The insurance company won’t ever try to claim that pre-existing conditions caused a victim’s injury, rather than the accident, in order to avoid paying the full value of the settlement. They would also never try to hire doctors as expert witnesses in an attempt to refute an injury and deny a claim.
- The insurance company will happily provide full and fair compensation to an injured victim. A victim of negligence will never have to go to extreme lengths to prove their injury and every way in which it impacted their life.
- An insurance company will admit how much money they have available to pay a claim and a victim will never have to worry about the company attempting to deny that there are other insurance policies that could cover a claim.
We hope that you can sense the sarcasm in the above five points. The reality of the situation is that if you’ve been injured by an act of negligence, you should absolutely consider hiring a Tucson personal injury attorney. The insurance company will do everything they can to protect their bottom line – and deny you fair compensation.
If you’re ready to consult with a personal injury attorney, please contact Breyer Law Offices.We will review your case, answer any questions you might have, and give you an honest advice about your legal options so you can make the best decision about what to do moving forward.
In a situation where the insurance claim is being made for an injury that was not severe, it may make sense for people to do that without a lawyer after consulting with a lawyer and finding out what their rights are. However, for somebody who has suffered a life-altering injury, a severe injury, or for somebody who has lost a loved one, pursuing a claim against an insurance company and signing any paperwork whatsoever without first contacting the best Phoenix insurance claims lawyer they can find is almost always a mistake.
If you have any questions whatsoever about making an insurance claim, please call us. Even if you do not wish to retain a lawyer, make sure you get the answers you need so you make sure that you do not lose out on the ability to collect for all damages, all medical bills, and all lost wages. Do not sign a document that will later turn out to have devastating financial consequences because you trusted the insurance company would act as they should act. Do not trust the insurance company to be “honest” in every case and risk losing out on what you are entitled to as a matter of law when another driver has negligently caused an injury to you or a loved one.
When you call Breyer Law Offices, you can count on the fact that we will not just try to talk you into hiring us or any attorney. Instead, we are big believers in providing real answers to your questions. Yes, we will tell you the strengths that may exist in your insurance claim. However, we will also tell you any potential weaknesses we see in your case. Our Scottsdale car accident attorneys will make sure that we are “straight shooters” and that you can walk away from that conversation knowing that you understand what your options are so you can make the best possible decision for yourself and your family.
Wrongful death cases in Arizona can sometimes be done in a matter of months, but other times could take many years. Certain wrongful death cases do not require much contact between the family and anyone else than the lawyer they hire. In other cases, the lawyer they hire will work with the family through a personal injury case that could go all the way to trial.
Therefore, it is very important for a family that has lost a loved one in a wrongful death situation to first contact a lawyer that will tell them the absolute truth about the strengths or weaknesses of their case. It would be horrible to add to the tragedy a family has already suffered to have to go through a lawsuit and go to trial on a case that never should have been brought. Therefore, getting expert advice from a certified specialist in personal injury and wrongful death litigation in the State of Arizona is a vital first step. Making sure it is a lawyer that will communicate honestly with the family is absolutely necessary.
Wrongful death cases are settled one time and one time only. Therefore, if the lawyer that is hired does not do the best possible job, there is no chance after the settlement to bring another case. That is why it is so important for a family that is considering bringing an Arizona wrongful death claim to find an experienced Scottsdale fatal accident lawyer that they can trust.
If you have any questions whatsoever about Arizona wrongful death law or personal injury cases, we welcome your phone call. At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., will tell you the strengths and weaknesses of the case, and we will also communicate to you the likelihood of a case settling early or going all the way through trial. We will give you all of the information we can possibly provide so that you can make the best decision for yourself and your family in terms of how to proceed with the case.
The term “wrongful death lawyer” is thrown around so much that it probably has very little meaning to the average person. A “wrongful death lawyer” is somebody who helps families who have lost a loved one in some type of incident that should have been prevented. The most common type of wrongful death occurs in a car accident. Therefore, many of the best Scottsdale car accident lawyers also handle Scottsdale wrongful death claims. Also, a wrongful death claim does not necessarily include a lawsuit. Many wrongful death cases end with a claim made against the insurance company for the negligent party.
A wrongful death basically relates to a situation where somebody died from unnatural causes that would not have occurred had somebody else not been negligent. Obviously, most often when people pass away it is not the result of a mistake made by somebody else. However, whether it be in a car accident, trucking accident, motorcycle accident, construction injury, or any other type of incident where somebody’s neglect and carelessness led to the death of somebody else, a wrongful death claim may be made.
However, deciding whether to hire a top Scottsdale wrongful death attorney is not an easy decision to make. It is apparent that many wrongful death attorneys talk only about the laws related to that particular case. It is our belief that families need to make very tough decisions before taking on a wrongful death action. Every family should consult with a lawyer that they can trust to help guide them through the process and communicate with them effectively before they take the plunge into the handling of a wrongful death case. Every family who is dealing with a wrongful death has already suffered a great deal. The best possible personal injury lawyer for any particular family is the one that can connect with that family honestly and fully and also has the experience and expertise to pursue that claim and receive full compensation.
Those who own pools, or operate public ones, must follow certain laws, codes and regulations as set forth by the State of Arizona. However, sometimes these laws aren’t followed and the results can be tragic.
When accidents do happen, it’s always easier to blame the victim. But what happens when that victim is a child? Many people seem to think that a drowning accident lawsuit will accomplish nothing after the fact and that everyone should just move on. But we think that’s highly questionable. First of all, the victim’s family deserves compensation for their loss. In addition, the negligent party must be held accountable for their actions. And thirdly, shining the spotlight on pool safety is an important public service.
If a loved one has been killed in a drowning accident due to someone else’s negligence, please don’t hesitate to contact our Phoenix swimming pool accident lawyers. At Breyer Law Offices, we welcome your call – whether you know you want to bring a suit against the negligent party, or you’re simply looking for answers surrounding a possible drowning accident case. We can give you the information and advice you need, so you can make the best decision for you and your family.
We have, in our years as Phoenix personal injury attorneys, seen a number of disastrous effects resulting from negligent driving. With the increased use of cell phones for text messaging, however, there has been a significant increase in motor vehicle accidents in which people are killed or seriously injured due to someone texting while driving. Driving while texting is dangerous. Such behavior now falls under “distracted driving” and texting while driving is now not only considered criminal, it also may result in personal injury lawsuits.
The Arizona Supreme Court found that punitive damages could be appropriately collected for people who drink and drive. This is the case even though those making mistakes while driving while not intending to cause harm, which is legally known as negligence, could not be held responsible for damages. What this essentially means is that those who drink and drive pay not only for income lost, medical expenses, and all other compensation legally owed to the person they hurt in an accident, but the drunk driver can also be penalized monetarily to punish that person as well as to send a message to alter their behavior.
Arizona’s courts have not yet decided whether to treat texting and driving similarly to drinking and driving. As such, texting and driving is still considering negligence rather than a known risk that a person chooses to do. The Arizona court system may decide this on a case by case basis, yet for someone whose life has been tragically altered due to an accident caused because someone decided to text while driving, this type of personal injury case requires a seasoned Phoenix car accident injury lawyer. Such a personal Arizona injury attorney needs to be willing not only to take the case to trial, but to take the case through the appellate process to ensure that the person injured by someone’s negligent texting while driving will be able to recover full and fair damages.
Should you or anyone you know have been a victim of an accident caused because someone was texting while driving, please contact us. We would be glad to discuss your options about potentially pursuing a personal injury claim.
As a car accident and personal injury lawyer in Phoenix, many people do not know what to do after a serious car accident claim. The reality is, most people who are seriously hurt are not in a position to try to do much that can help their case other than knowing not to talk to anybody from the other insurance company and to focus on getting better. However, many times there are family members who would like to be of help. They need guidance in terms of what to do. There are some general first steps that can be taken.
First, take pictures. Take many pictures, when you think you have taken enough pictures, take more. Pictures of what? Anything that could later be disputed. Pictures of the car. Pictures of the roadway. Pictures of anything near the area where the accident. Pictures of any injuries suffered. Pictures of the hospital room. The reality is that you never know what will be contested down the line. Many, many things that seem obvious at the time of any injury are later contested by the other insurance company or defendant. Therefore, every single digital photograph that you can take is worth taking to help the person who suffered an injury.
Undoubtedly, it is uncomfortable to take pictures of somebody while they are in the hospital or after they have suffered a serious injury. I do not deny the fact that it is a sad state of events when someone has to be photographed to prove the injuries they suffered. However, this is not something that was created by plaintiffs, but by the insurance companies that refuse to pay on even the most obvious claims. Therefore, pictures of somebody in the hospital, the hospital environment, pictures of the injuries they suffered (from the most serious injuries right down to the bruises) can all be important.
It is also a very good idea to follow the doctors’ advice that is given and to help a family member make sure they make all appointments. Taking these steps will greatly reduce the likelihood of a long, drawn out battle over things that could have been proved with a simple photograph or a simple follow up appointment to the doctor. As Scottsdale car accident attorneys, we know that getting it “documented” can be very helpful to the person who has suffered a serious personal injury.
Arizona has adhered to what is known as “vicarious liability” when it comes to employers and their employees who drive for them. What this means is that if employees in the “course and scope” of the activities relating to their employment cause an accident, they not only create liability for themselves, but for their employer as well. This sort of personal injury claim happens commonly when someone runs a stop sign, goes through a red light, or turns left in front of someone, and this type of simple negligence automatically makes the driver responsible. Arizona, however, makes the employer responsible for their employee’s actions while clocked in. In a similar manner, texting while driving – in cases when the person is employed by someone else – creates liability for the employer as well as the driver.
As an AZ personal injury law firm that does nothing but assist people after having suffered serious injuries in auto accidents and other accident injury situations, we encourage employers to immediately put into place a no texting while driving policy. The fear of losing one’s jobs, along with the potential legal ramifications, would help prevent such situations where a distracted driver causes a serious injury while text messaging.
Should you or anyone you know be a victim of someone who was engaged in distracted driving that resulted in a serious injury, please call us. As experienced Phoenix personal injury lawyers, we will be happy to explain your rights in relation to the driver, the driver’s employer, and any other person who may have contributed to the injuries suffered.
As experienced Arizona personal injury attorneys, many people have approached us wanting to leave the lawyer that they originally hired to take on their personal injury claim. The reasons vary, but often this is due to the fact that the lawyer they hired does not specifically focus on personal injury law. Because of this lack of expertise, such lawyers very often make a number of mistakes that can jeopardize their clients’ rights.
Personal injury claims are not like other legal claims. It is not a continuing process that does not end. When people hire the wrong lawyer for their personal injury claim, it can affect them for the rest of their life, and not just for the time when they have retained a lawyer.
Arizona personal injury cases are usually settled one time only. There will be only one settlement or jury award. That is why it is so important not to hire just any lawyer. Doing so may be a terrible mistake. That is why we recommend finding the best Arizona trial lawyer, one who focuses exclusively or almost exclusively on personal injury litigation. Finding a lawyer who is certified as a specialist by the Arizona State Bar in personal injury and wrongful death law, who has considerable credentials, who has proved himself or herself in front of judges, juries, peers, and even their adversaries is almost never a bad idea.
Yet hiring the best injury lawyer is about more than finding someone with the right qualifications. You want an injury Phoenix lawyer who will be honest with you, who will speak straight to you about your particular personal injury claim, pointing out all the positive and negative aspects of it. It does not really matter whether the personal injury attorney is on the other side of the state or a block from where you live. It is more important to have an attorney in your personal injury case who will do the best work on your personal injury claim rather than one that is convenient to you, as this claim may affect your life forever.
In helping people who have suffered serious injury as the result of the negligent driving of others, it is not uncommon for the person who caused the accident to contest the traffic citation or ticket that they received. When they contest the ticket and push it all the way to a “trial” on that traffic ticket, the person who is injured will often receive a subpoena. Under the subpoena, they are required to appear at court. This causes a great deal of concern to many people.
First, understand that you are subpoenaed to be a witness, you are not “on trial.” Instead, although you were the one who suffered the serious injuries, you are also a witness to what occurred. Therefore, it is very common that you would be asked to provide that information in order to ensure that the citation or traffic ticket against the person who caused the accident is upheld.
Second, your failure to show up at this hearing will never be of benefit to you down the road. It may look as though you are trying to avoid answering questions about the accident. Remember, it is likely only going to a traffic hearing because the other person denied responsibility. Therefore, whatever help you can give to help make that traffic citation “stick” may later help prove your case, in any event. Third, it is a very good idea to sit down with a personal injury lawyer in Mesa before you move forward on that subpoena. Make sure your bases are covered. Make sure you understand the type of hearing you are going through. Perhaps, it may be helpful to discuss what may take place and the questions that you may be asked.
If you have received a subpoena for a traffic court hearing, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to try to explain the process to you so that you know how to handle your situation. Although our skilled Arizona car accident attorneys do not handle traffic tickets in our office, we do help many people who have suffered very serious injuries as a result of car accidents, and therefore this is an issue that we see on a regular basis.
