A personal injury claim is an attempt by someone who has been injured to collect monetary compensation for costs and losses associated with their injuries, such as medical bills, lost wages, child care expenses, and rehabilitation.

Unfortunately, money is the only thing allowed to be recovered in almost any personal injury case. Because personal injury cases are seen as a frivolous method to win payment for real harm, many people are frustrated by the fact that injured people bring claims and demand money for losses that money cannot remedy. And it is true that money cannot nullify pain or reverse a permanent medical condition. But it is not true to say that money does nothing to help families overcome the emotional trauma of losing a loved one. A steady flow of income does help a family caring for someone who has been severely hurt as the result of another person’s negligence. Arizona injury personal attorneys know that compensation pays for treatment and rehabilitation that many people would not receive—especially if the injured person lacks health insurance coverage.

The law provides a system to ensure that the party responsible for the injury pays for the damage they caused to the limit that the court allows. The personal injury claim process is available to help an injured person seek justice under the law.

Interestingly, some Americans lament the fact that our legal system allows for compensation specifically and only in the form of money. Some view this type of claim as an expression of the injured person’s greed, believing that insurance should cover all necessary health costs (which is by no means a guarantee) and the story ends there. Some citizens do not believe that punitive damages are just. These people fail to recognize that remuneration is not an American concept. In fact, the idea of paying damages for injuries caused negligent or irresponsible actions by dates back at least as far as the Old Testament. The oft-cited philosophy of “an eye for an eye” is found in Judaic law dating back to the time of Moses. To call our personal injury compensation system original would be inaccurate. But regarding it as a continuation of the human practice of imposing law on society—furnished with punishments for those who stray from the law—restores the requisite integrity to the system we have founded in America.

If you have any questions regarding how a personal injury claim in the state of Arizona works, please feel free to give us a call. At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., our skilled Phoenix personal injury lawyers have dedicated many years to protecting the rights of those injured as a result of another person’s negligence. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation of your potential personal injury claim.

In Arizona, a personal injury claim begins with a person who has been injured due to the actions or negligence of someone else. That person files a claim requesting monetary compensation for his or her injury. In most cases, Arizona personal injury claims are made against the insurance company that represents the person who caused the injury.

At this point, most personal injury claims conclude with a settlement. In such cases, both the plaintiff and the defendant (or the defendant’s insurance company) agree to an amount of money that is believed to be fair compensation for the injuries sustained. These kinds of settlements are not always equally favorable to both sides, though. Sometimes, the settlement is more favorable to the injured person; and other times, the settlement seems to favor the defendant or insurance company.

In the majority of cases, though, both sides are typically unhappy and wish things had ended differently. However, the key point to make about settlements is that they are agreed upon by both parties. No judge or jury can force a settlement. Instead, both parties settle in order to avoid the risk of a lengthy trial.

If the case can’t be settled, then a lawsuit is typically filed. Filing a lawsuit is the beginning of the litigation process, which entails:

• Answering questions posed by the other side and their lawyers (known as discovery).
• Giving a deposition, which is a testimony given under oath that may be recorded and used in a trial.
• Going to trial.

If you have any questions regarding how a personal injury claim in Arizona works, please get in touch with the skilled personal injury attorneys in Phoenix at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. We will be happy to provide you with a free, no-obligation consultation of your potential case so that you are familiar with your legal rights and options.