If You Have a Part in Causing an Arizona Accident, Can You Still Obtain Compensation?

You have just been in an accident, it is scary and upsetting, to say the least. What is even more alarming is if you think that your actions potentially were part of the cause of the crash. You likely have numerous thoughts running through your head so much so it is dizzying. What should you do? First, try to calm yourself as much as possible, then check to see if you or your passengers were injured. Next, if you are able to speak with the other party or parties involved in the crash to exchange insurance information. 

While exchanging information with the other parties do not indicate that you had any fault for the crash to the other party. When the cop comes, detail as much of the information as possible, but do not admit responsibility for the crash. By law, you do not have to say that you were responsible for a crash at the scene, so do not allow anyone to pressure you to do so. At the same time, do not pressure anyone else to admit that they were responsible.

When you have been in an Arizona automobile accident, whether or not you believe you have any fault, or if you believe you have no-fault you should consult with an experienced and resourceful Arizona automobile accident attorney at ELG. Our qualified legal professionals can answer all of your questions and look at your accident situation to let you know if you can pursue compensation.

Do You Qualify for Compensation After Your Arizona Automobile Accident?

For some accidents, it is incredibly clear who was the cause and that party is responsible for the damages that resulted from the accident. In other situations, there is no clear one party that is fully responsible for causing an accident. Even in Arizona rear-end collisions where liability usually falls on the driver who hits a car from behind, even in these situations that the same driver may have the ability to obtain compensation. Under Arizona’s comparative negligence system, all parties who hold some responsibility for an accident have the right to obtain compensation.

Car accidents are not fun for any party involved. If you had some part of causing a crash in Arizona, you can count on the courts to assign you some amount of responsibility for that crash. In this state, even if the courts decide that you had some fault in a crash, that doesn’t mean you can’t pursue compensation for your damages and injuries. For example, if a final settlement in an accident was $5,000 and the courts declared that you were 30% responsible for the incident, you deserve 70% of the total claim amount. In this example, 70% of $5,000 is $3,500. 

Do You Have a Viable Arizona Personal Injury Claim?

Only in the event that a person wanting to pursue a claim was not determined as willfully trying to cause an accident, they would be able to obtain compensation. Outside of this, if you were in an Arizona automobile accident, please contact the skillful Phoenix personal injury attorneys at ELG today at (623) 877-3600 to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.