A Phoenix personal injury attorney is an attorney that helps people who are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. Personal injury attorneys typically help all injury victims, regardless of how the injury occurred. The most common types of injuries are car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, bike accidents, construction accidents, and nursing home abuse cases. Of course, there are many other ways that people are injured, including dog bites, pedestrian accidents, assaults, and swimming accidents. Whenever someone is injured or there is a fatal accident and it is due to the fault of another individual, it is likely that a personal injury lawyer is the correct type of lawyer to seek legal guidance from to see if you have a valid claim. Injury lawyers work hard to uncover evidence and put together information to prove that the innocent individual was injured because of the negligence of another person.
Phoenix Personal Injury Statistics
Here are some of the Phoenix personal injury statistics from the past several years:
- There were 29,062 Phoenix car accidents in 2010, leaving 149 dead and 15,050 injured, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
- There were 525 Phoenix pedestrian accidents in 2009, according to AZ Central.
- There were 467 Phoenix bicycle accidents in 2009, according to AZ Central.
- Approximately 1,000 people are treated every day for dog bite injuries in the United States, according to multiple sources, and approximately 4.7 dog bites occur each year, according to the American Humane Association.
Contact a Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been injured by the fault of another person, it is best to consult with a personal injury lawyer to see if you have a claim. Many claims that are brought against at-fault parties help prevent future injuries to other people. There are many statute of limitations, though, that are necessary to know and that can be hidden in the law. An injured person or the family should at the very least be informed about their legal rights. To understand your legal rights when you are injured or have a loved one that was involved in a fatal accident, call the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free consultation.
