mesa personal injury attorney

Here at Breyer Law Offices, we take a lot of pride in what we do. We have spent many years building an excellent reputation and a solid track record of success. While we have no problem with other lawyers offering discount services – and we would never criticize them for doing so – we are not discount lawyers here. Think about it. Would you ask a brain surgeon if he or she would discount their prices? The answer is no, of course. You understand the value of the services they provide. Likewise, there is a lot of value in the services we provide. We feel that by offering contingency based fees, we are able to give clients access to excellent representation that they would not otherwise be able to afford.

We are proud of the work we do and we truly fight hard on behalf of our clients to win them the best results possible. We don’t sell our clients short. We are open, honest, dedicated, and experienced. That’s why we’re able to deliver great results for so many of our clients.

If you are looking for the best possible personal injury attorney in Mesa, we urge you to give us a call. We only get paid if we are able to recover compensation for you. And we truly earn our fee through hard work, dedication, and legal expertise.

Call the personal injury attorneys at Breyer Law Offices today to schedule a free, no obligation consultation to review your case. At this point, we can answer any questions you may have, determine if there is a legitimate case, and talk about the next steps moving forward.

If you have hundreds of thousands of dollars, then you’re probably not too worried about whether your lawyer’s fees are contingency based or not. But if you don’t have that kind of money to spend on a top Mesa personal injury lawyer, then you could benefit greatly from contingency fees.

With a typical fee agreement, you would have to pay the lawyer an hourly rate for their legal services. This not only includes the time the actual lawyer spends working on your case and formulating arguments, but also the time their paralegals, support staff, and expert witnesses (such as investigators and accident reconstructionists) put into your case. This can add up quickly. In fact, a complicated Mesa personal injury case could take thousands of hours of a lawyer and his or her staff’s time. So, realistically speaking, even if someone was seriously injured by the blatant negligence of another person, say in a drunk driving case, the victim would probably never be able to afford to retain the best lawyer to represent them without contingency fees.

Here at Breyer Law Offices, we only work with clients on a contingency fee basis. Even though we are a considered one of Mesa’s top personal injury attorneys and we’ve won cases for thousands of clients, we’ve still never had a client have to pay us out of their own pocket. Every dollar we’ve ever earned has come out of either a settlement that we have negotiated or out of a successful verdict that a jury has rendered.

As Mesa personal injury attorneys, we get this question a lot. Unfortunately, there is no easy or quick answer. While we understand that car accident victims want to know whether their claim is worth pursuing, the fact of the matter is that each case is incredibly unique and specific, so what was true for one Mesa car accident case, won’t necessarily be true for another. Also, if the case goes to court, a jury in Maricopa County will decide what the victim is entitled to – which may be a lot more or a lot less than you’d think.

Mesa personal injury cases typically conclude in one of two ways. In some cases, they are settled, which is by far the most common conclusion. This happens when the plaintiff and the insurance company or defendant come to an agreement over compensation and the amount the case should be settled for. If the case isn’t settled, then it will go to court to be tried in front of a judge and jury. At the end of the trial, if the case is successful, the jury will decide the amount of compensation.

Too many times, car accident victims get caught up in the question of “what is fair compensation for their injuries?” But the real question they should be asking when trying to decide whether to file a claim or not, is “if the case doesn’t settle, how much compensation will a jury award?” Under the law in Arizona, car accident victims are entitled to receive financial compensation for injuries and damages they suffered as a result of the negligence or reckless behavior of another party. Compensation includes things like current and future lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of the ability to perform daily activities, loss of enjoyment of life, and anxiety.

So, as you can see, trying to determine how much a case is worth at a quick glance is nearly impossible. Many factors must be examined and analyzed. One factor is the extent of the injury, or how badly you were injured. Under the law, a case involving someone who suffered a major head injury in a car accident and can no longer work is much different than someone who suffered a bruised knee. The same goes for someone who suffered a torn rotator cuff and can no longer lift their arms to care for their small children versus someone who suffers a minor headache as the result of an injury.

Some Maricopa personal injury attorneys will try to tell car accident victims right off the bat what their case is worth. We know this because we’ve heard of such situations. Here at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. we don’t believe this is the right approach to take for our clients. We can’t honestly and accurately tell you what your case is worth until medical treatment is concluded and we’ve had the chance to assess and evaluate all aspects of your situation. Any attempt to tell you what your case is worth before this is simply guesswork.

Once we’ve had time to review your case, we’ll be able to determine the strengths and weaknesses of it. We’ll also be able to tell you what evidence needs to be compiled and what needs to be done in order to determine an accurate worth. If you’d like to schedule a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your case, please contact Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at 480-753-4534.

As personal injury attorneys in Mesa who have handled hundreds of car accidents, we’ve seen many kinds of accidents repeat themselves. One common accident we’ve seen time and again is when a car turns left directly in front of a bike or motorcycle, cutting them off and causing an accident. In fact, we’ve even seen documentation in motorcycle manufacturer Harley Davidson’s owner’s manual about this occurrence. In the manual, it mentions that this is one of the most common types of accidents for motorcyclists and that the driver of the car usually doesn’t even notice the motorcycle rider. For some strange reason, many drivers forget that they should not only be looking for other oncoming cars and trucks, but also bikes and motorcycles, too.

In many of these cases, the driver of the car will typically claim that the motorcyclist was speeding or that a bicyclist came out of nowhere and should have been paying more attention. They will try to blame the victim of the accident simply because, in their mind, they were following the law and it must have been the other motorcycle or bike rider who was at fault.

Unfortunately, there seems to be a similar train of thought with many people, including those who sit on juries. There is an undeniable bias when it comes to personal injury cases involving motorcycles or bicycles. Why? We don’t really know for sure. As you know, driving a motorcycle or riding a bike are perfectly legal activities – and someone should not be punished for engaging in a perfectly legal activity, especially when they are injured due to someone else’s negligence. So, we can only guess that many people probably don’t ride a motorcycle or haven’t ridden a bike since childhood. They may view motorcycle drivers and bicycle riders less favorably than the driver of a car or truck.

As a result of this bias, it is critically important that victims don’t just assume justice will be done simply because they are the victim. Insurance companies are especially aggressive when it comes to defending motorcycle and bicycle accident cases. That’s why in these kinds of personal injury claims, every “i” must be dotted and every “t” must be crossed. Personal injury cases involving bikes and motorcycles must be properly worked up and vital evidence must be gathered efficiently and correctly. In short, everything must be done to prevent the at fault driver from getting away with the injuries and damages they caused. Here at Breyer Law Offices, we work hard to ensure that drivers are held accountable for not paying attention or breaking the law and causing injuries to an innocent motorcyclist or bicycle rider.

If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle or bicycle accident in Mesa and you’re looking for answers, please contact us today. We are always available to answer your questions about a possible personal injury claim. We’ve represented thousands of clients and we understand that dealing with a lawyer and a possible lawsuit can seem intimidating and daunting. But rest assured that we will do everything possible to answer your questions and provide the guidance and advice you need so you can make the best decision for you and your family. Contact us today for more information and to schedule a free, no-obligation case consultation.

As personal injury attorneys in Mesa, Arizona, we’ve seen many cases where pedestrians are injured in car accidents. Obviously, these types of accidents can be incredibly dangerous to the pedestrian. Even if a vehicle is going very slowly, it can still cause catastrophic damage to a person walking. There is nothing to protect the pedestrian – no seatbelt to hold them back or airbag to cushion the blow. When a car weighing thousands of pounds, which can exert major force, hits a pedestrian, there are almost always injuries to that individual.

One of the most common kinds of pedestrian accidents that we see at Breyer Law Offices happens when a car is turning right and the driver fails to see the pedestrian. This happens when a vehicle is turning right at an intersection light or out of a driveway. Rather than looking right to ensure that there are no people there, the driver simply looks left and forgets to check right before turning.

Unfortunately, in many of these cases, the driver does not immediately take responsibility for their actions. Rather then admitting that they were at fault, they claim it was the pedestrian’s fault. They may say that the pedestrian walked right in front of their vehicle without paying attention or that the pedestrian came out of nowhere. These are common defenses that we’ve seen negligent drivers try to use.

Even if you as the pedestrian had the right of way and weren’t at fault, it’s important to have evidence to back this up, such as eyewitness testimony. That’s why in these types of unfortunate situations it’s critical to hire a Mesa personal injury attorney who is experienced with pedestrian accidents. A skilled attorney will know how to gather vital evidence in order to create a strong case on your behalf.

With that said, you may not even need to hire an attorney or you may not even have a valid personal injury claim. But, if you do have a solid claim and you don’t file it within a certain time period, then you may lose the right to file a personal injury claim at all – even if a negligent driver injured you. So before proceeding on your own, at least consult with a lawyer who can explain all your options and the legal ramifications to you.

If you’d like to explore your legal options with an experienced Mesa pedestrian accident attorney, please contact Breyer Law Offices. We are always available to answer your questions about a possible personal injury claim. We’ve represented thousands of clients and we understand that dealing with a lawyer and a possible lawsuit can seem intimidating and daunting. But rest assured that we will do everything possible to answer your questions and provide the guidance and advice you need so you can make the best decision possible. Contact us today for more information and to schedule a free, no-obligation case consultation.

The thought of dealing with lawyers, expert witnesses, judges, and juries is enough to make anyone’s head spin. To avoid such a scenario, many people who have been injured due to negligence want to settle their personal injury claim as quickly as possible, without hiring a personal injury attorney in Mesa.

But is Settling Your Case Really the Best Route to Take?
Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer. Numerous questions must be asked and factors evaluated when deciding whether or not to settle.

For instance, one critical question that must be asked is: what is the claim “worth”? Here, we’re not talking about what is fair in terms of compensation. In fact, fairness shouldn’t really be a factor at all when considering whether or not to settle. Instead, we’re trying to determine whether or not it is more beneficial to the injured person to continue forward with a case.

At this point, you might be thinking: “Why isn’t fairness a factor in deciding whether to settle? If someone is severely injured due to the gross negligence of another person, isn’t it only fair to bring that case to trial?”

Not always. The fact of the matter is that if a case isn’t settled, a jury will most likely decide what that case is worth – and they may come back with a surprising verdict.

Consider This Example
A man is severely injured in a Mesa auto accident that was caused by a negligent driver. Everyone agrees that fair compensation for this man’s injuries is about $1 million. But if the jury comes back and only awards the man $100,000, then the man will only receive $100,000. That’s it. It’s not fair, but it’s what the jury decided. So, if we, as personal injury attorneys, had a crystal ball and knew the jury would only award $100,000 and yet, the defendant was offering $200,000 to settle the case quickly, then we’d settle.

On the other hand, if someone was in a minor accident and sustained a slight injury, many people might think the case does not have merit and the jury should award nothing. And yet, if we had our crystal ball and saw that a jury would award $1 million in this case, even if the defendant were offering $900,000 to settle, we wouldn’t settle.

This can be a very difficult concept to follow and understand – especially because it goes against out notion of fairness and justice in the legal system. But the fact is that juries consist of a randomly assembled group of people (eight in the case of personal injury claims in Mesa and throughout Arizona). These people come from different backgrounds with different opinions and experiences. As a result, no one is ever 100% certain about what a jury will decide – and any Mesa personal injury lawyer who tells you with certainty that they can guarantee a trial’s outcome is not being honest with you.

That being said, an experienced personal injury attorney in Mesa can typically gauge the expected verdict. How? Because they know to consider what a jury is likely to do – not the fairness surrounding a case – when trying to decide whether or not to settle. An experienced attorney in Mesa, Arizona will also consider factors, such as what verdicts have been for other similar cases. He or she will then be able to weigh all of the aspects surrounding a case to help the injured victim reach the most favorable conclusion – whether it’s a settlement or compensation awarded through a jury trial.

If you have a personal injury case, and you’re not sure whether to settle or not, please contact the Mesa, Arizona personal injury attorneys at Breyer Law Offices. As experienced personal injury lawyers, we can provide you with a free, confidential assessment of your case.