Almost every Arizona personal injury case ends one of three ways. The first way is that the case can be dismissed. At times, the person who was hurt decides not to push it any further for their own reasons. Or a judge orders that the case does not have sufficient merit. When this happens, the case simply ends; there are rarely any other options to pursue.
The second and by far most common way a case concludes is by settlement. This means both the defendant and the plaintiff come to an agreement before the case goes to trial. In other words, the person alleged to be at fault and his or her insurance provider agree to an amount of money that is fair compensation under the circumstances and the plaintiff, with the help of a lawyer in most cases, accepts. Settlements are not always favorable to both sides. And even if both sides benefit, they do not always benefit equally.
Sometimes, a settlement is extremely favorable to the injured person and the insurance company or at-fault person are unhappy with it. Other times, it works the opposite way and the person who proposed the settlement ultimately feels slighted. The defendant or insurance company often tries to engineer the settlement to their advantage using the leverage a large insurer possesses. In numerous cases, settling a lawsuit out of court leaves both sides unhappy and wishing a better solution could have been found. However, the only truly relevant key to a settlement is that it be agreed upon by both parties. Neither party can literally force a settlement. A settlement only occurs when both parties agree that they will not accept the risk of going to trial (where either side faces the possibility of losing) or spend the time and money necessary for further litigation.
Finally, some cases are resolved by a judgment or through the appeals process. Both are the result of taking the case to trial. A judgment is a simply an official piece of paper signed by the judge. Usually, a judgment occurs after a jury trial at which the jury has rendered its verdict. The verdict could be an award to the plaintiff or not. But the jury verdict is not final, although it would appear that way to us because of the way most television courtroom dramas depict trials. The jury verdict leads to a judgment that must be signed by the judge to become valid. The judgment is most often approved for the same amount that the jury has rendered. After the judgment, the case is eligible to be taken up on appeal. If you are curious about learning more about your legal rights and options in a potential personal injury case, please contact the skilled Chandler accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices for a free consultation. We can help.
Since there are so many injury lawyers in Tucson and throughout Arizona, it may seem difficult to find the best fit for your personal injury claim. Personal injury attorneys can be found in phonebooks, on the Internet, through television commercials, through radio commercials, and by other means. So often these lawyers claim to be the best Tucson, Arizona personal injury lawyer. Yet when a potential client comes to them asking about whether a Tucson personal injury lawyer will go to trial and provide information about whether they should pursue a claim, the ranks of the best Tucson injury lawyers thin considerably. Television and radio commercials provide very little real information about personal injury claims to the people who need it. For the remainder of Tucson, Phoenix, and other Arizona personal injury attorneys, how many of them will provide potential clients with the information they need so that they can decide for themselves whether their personal injury claim is worth pursuing?
We believe strongly that finding the best Arizona personal injury attorney involves more than just checking out the lawyer’s credentials. As experienced Arizona accident lawyers we are, of course, proud of our credentials, though we know from experience that finding the best injury attorney is finding one that fits well for you and your family.
For those who are looking for an Arizona attorney that will offer balanced advice, give straightforward answers, tell the truth about your claim, and give you actual information that will help you decide whether or not to proceed with your personal injury claim, you came to the right place. If you have been involved in an automobile accident that caused serious injuries and you are considering hiring a lawyer for your claim, please call us for more information. We will not give you a sales pitch, but will honestly evaluate your claim and tell you what we think will be in your best interests. That said, as experienced personal injury lawyers, we understand that only you can truly decide what is best for you and your family during this difficult time.
People who ride bicycles have every right to ride on the road, and they have a right to ride as safely as possible. It is unfortunate, however, that some people pay so little attention to bicyclists on the road. Too often, this results in tragedy. Sadly Phoenix accident attorneys are too often hired by families that have lost a loved one due to a bicycle accident on the road.
A family who has lost someone in a bicycle accident has every right to pursue a wrongful death claim. Yet there are often more questions than there are answers. Many times, a driver or the driver’s insurance company will blame the bicyclist for the accident. Some families may also question whether a lawyer is even necessary in such cases. The loss of income often comes up, as do questions concerning how the family can support itself after the death of a breadwinner. There are numerous key issues surrounding any bicycle accident case. Many people are unsure where they should turn for answers.
We encourage those who are facing this type of tragedy to find the best Arizona wrongful death lawyer they can find, as well as one who has experience with bike accident cases. The best lawyer will answer their questions honestly and not give them a sales pitch. We encourage everyone facing this type if tragedy to speak with a lawyer that will provide them with information that will help the family to follow the best course of action for them. We realize as experienced Arizona injury and wrongful death attorneys that not every case requires a lawyer nor is every lawyer a good fit for a particular family. We believe in providing information to anyone who needs it, and we encourage you to contact us concerning any questions you may have about a possible wrongful death claim.
