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Our Phoenix Lawyers Answer FAQs about Accident Claims and Lawsuits
Please read through the following frequently asked questions about personal injury accident claims, cases, and lawsuits. Phoenix-based Begam & Marks serves Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale, Gilbert, Peoria, Tempe, Chandler, Buckeye, Surprise, Sun City, and all other Arizona towns. Contact our office to schedule a consultation.
Why Do I Need a Lawyer?
To avoid making mistakes which may affect your ability to receive fair compensation, you need to get advice from an attorney right away after an accident. There is no charge for an initial consultation. If there are no injuries, or minimal injuries, you may be able to handle it from there. But if injuries are more severe, you will need an attorney to protect your interests. Insurance companies do not have your interests at heart. Claims adjusters will be acting immediately to find ways to reduce the value of your claim. They will ask to take a recorded statement to get your description of the accident. Later, they will turn what you said around and use it against you if they can. Insurance companies are very experienced in handling accident claims, but remember, their goal is to pay out as little as possible or nothing at all while avoiding lawsuits. There is a lot of specialized knowledge which creates many opportunities for an insurance company to take advantage of you. An experienced personal injury attorney will be your advocate, your counselor, your guide, and your equalizer in dealing with the insurer. If you've been injured in a serious accident and have questions about claims and lawsuits, please contact Begam & Marks, serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale, Gilbert, Peoria, Tempe, Chandler, Buckeye, Surprise, Sun City, and all other cities and towns throughout Arizona.
How Long Will My Case Last?
There are many variables which may affect the settlement process. For instance, negotiations generally cannot begin until medical treatment is completed because, until then, the amount of damages cannot be established. However, most cases can be settled, and many cases are settled without filing a lawsuit. A settlement is a compromise, and both sides will have their own reasons for settling. Remember that going to trial is no guarantee that you will receive anything. The experienced personal injury attorney should be able to advise the client on the probable range of outcome if the case were to be tried, what the risks of trial are, and the range of acceptable settlement amounts. The attorney cannot make the decision to settle without the client’s consent. Settlement agreements are final, and you will be required to sign a release that ends the claim permanently.
What is My Claim Worth?
Some injuries are relatively easy to demonstrate and quantify. Many others, like emotional distress or soft tissue injuries, are not. It is the attorney’s job to prove the nature and extent of a client’s damages, and work with the client to place a dollar value on them. Evaluating a case is not an exact science, and the amount you can collect may also be limited by the insurance coverage of the defendant. Some things, like medical expenses you have incurred and wages you have lost, are relatively easy to understand and calculate. If the injuries are severe, however, future medical costs and future lost income – perhaps for the rest of a person’s life – have to be estimated. In addition to these monetary losses, the law provides that an injured person is permitted to recover a reasonable amount for pain, suffering, scarring, and other intangible damages. In all areas of the calculation of damages, the defense will generally argue that the amounts are not as much as you say, or that your damages ought to be reduced for some other reason, such as that they claim you are partly responsible for your own injury. A knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorney should assist in valuing your claim.
Who Can I Contact Regarding Accident Lawsuits and Claims in the Phoenix / Scottsdale / Mesa Region?
Contact the law offices of Begam & Marks if you are the victim of a serious accident and have questions about lawsuits and claims. Our Phoenix location serves Scottsdale, Mesa, and all surrounding areas. Our attorneys meet with clients free of charge to discuss their case.
Contact our Phoenix attorneys, serving Scottsdale, Mesa, and surrounding communities, for information on filing accident claims or lawsuits.
Address:
111 W. Monroe St. Suite # 1400
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone:
800-285-0481
602-254-6071
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