Should You Hire a Lawyer After an Accident in Arizona?

The most logical question after you have been in an accident is to question if you need to get a lawyer or not. Accidents are traumatic and shocking. Once you are away from the accident scene and safely at home, your likely just wanting to get the whole ordeal over with. You know you have property damage costs and you have injuries to pay for and you are unsure what the total cost will be.

The insurance company makes you their first offer and it seems good enough, you just want to move on. The problem is, that after you accept that settlement offer you won’t be able to go back for more money if you find out that it was not enough to cover your costs. Insurance companies will often try to settle for less than victims actually deserve.

If you decide to proceed with filing a claim alone, there are some things to consider. It is unlikely that you have enough in-depth knowledge of the Arizona law or how to calculate a reasonable amount for a settlement. There are many aspects that must be managed in order for your claim to be successful. Here is more information about each aspect of the process.

Determining Fault

In some accidents, it is undeniable who is at-fault but in others, it isn’t that clear. Neither party is going to want to take full blame for an accident, everyone wants to share some of the blame. Proving who is at fault can be difficult. There may also be many parties involved in the accident. That makes the process much more complex. Navigating fault and devising a well-executed plan to move forward is best done by a legal professional with experience breaking down complicated accident situations. 

Calculating Damages

There are economic and non-economic damages that can be sought after an accident. When you have receipts from medical appointments or from the repair shop that is fixing your car, you have solid numbers to work with for part of your claim. These are considered economic damages.

Non-economic damages are not as clear as they don’t have a paper trail of receipts. Legal professionals who have worked on many personal injury cases know how to put a reasonable dollar amount next to damages such as mental anguish, future medical expenses, or pain and suffering. While there is no one accepted formula to calculate these costs, a qualified attorney who knows what acceptable costs are for such damages will ensure that the final total isn’t too low or absurdly high for your situation.

Do You Need A Personal Injury Attorney To Help You With Your Arizona Personal Injury Claim?

Ensuring that all the T’s are crossed and I’s are dotted is best done by an Arizona serious injury attorney at ELG who knows everything about the personal injury claims process. Statistics show that those who obtain legal representation after an injury accident obtain the most compensation in their settlement. The bilingual team of Phoenix automobile accident injury attorneys at ELG will fight the insurance companies and put the pieces together so that your best interests are represented. 

Call ELG at 623-562-3838 today to discuss your accident during a free consultation at either one of our locations in Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona.