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Episode 001: Ask An Injury Lawyer Podcast With Zachar Law Firm

 

Christopher Zachar of Zachar Law Firm discusses the many different facets regarding personal injury law in Arizona. In episode 001, Chris discusses the complex world of slip and fall injuries and what rights someone has if they are injured due to a slip and fall injury in Arizona.

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Will I have to go to trial for my personal injury case?

You have been in a motor vehicle or other injury-causing accident, and need to hire an attorney.

Question:  Does that mean you will have to go to trial?

Answer:  No.  In fact, far from it, and chances are your case will never get anywhere near that far.

After an accident, the first things to do are 1) seek medical care for your injuries and 2) seek legal help to protect your right to bring a claim for your damages.

Your experienced Phoenix injury lawyer will know just how to set up your claim with the insurance companies for those at-fault.

Your experienced Phoenix injury lawyer will then keep in contact and monitor your medical progress.

When your medical treatment ends and you are feeling better, your experienced Phoenix injury lawyer will gather all information to send to the insurance company for those at fault.

Scenario #1:  Your case settles.  It is over, and your medicals get paid, your attorney gets paid, and you obtain compensation for your injuries.

Scenario #2:  The insurance company won’t make a fair offer, and a lawsuit needs to be filed.

This is where the rubber hits the road—where you find out what type of attorney you’ve hired.

Will your attorney file a lawsuit and fight for you, or wither under pressure from the insurance company’s last offer and buckle?

If a lawsuit is filed, there is no better chance that your case will ever go to trial.  Indeed, 98% of all cases settle.  Some take longer.

THE BIG QUESTION:  Is your experienced Phoenix injury lawyer willing to stand tall, reject the insurance company’s last offer (if not a fair offer) and file a lawsuit?  Is he ready to FIGHT FOR YOU AND YOUR CASE? 

If so, more often than not you are going to get a better settlement down the road, and you will likely not need to go to trial to get it.

Any questions?  If so, call Zachar Law Firm. 

Get answers to your questions.  Get educated—then make your decision in deciding the best experienced Phoenix injury lawyer for your case.

What are the stages of a personal injury claim?

Personal injury claims can go in many different directions. It is important that you have the right attorney to guide you through the stages of the personal injury claim.  The basic stages of the personal injury claim tend to have the same framework.  First, the claim should be reported to both your insurance carrier as well as the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier.  However, take caution. The at-fault driver’s insurance will often be looking for ways to reduce or eliminate their driver’s liability. The at-fault driver’s insurance will also start to assess your damages and look to scrutinize or reduce the damages which you can claim. Having the right attorney by your side will ensure that your claim is presented in the best way to protect your interests.

The next stage is getting the medical care you need to feel better after the accident.  It is important to remember that you are the most important person after an accident and taking care of yourself is the priority. Insurance companies may look to scrutinize the medical treatment you receive. They may, for example, say that certain treatment was not necessary or certain treatment is not related to the accident. However, you know what you need, and your doctor knows way more about you than an insurance adjustor. Hiring the right attorney helps to ensure that all of your medical bills are paid and you receive compensation for your pain and suffering as well as any other losses from the accident.

The next and often final step is the negotiation.  This is when all of your medical records and bills and other relevant information from the accident are sent to the opposing insurance company to start the settlement negotiation.  Insurance companies will always a low amount, hoping you will accept.  The right attorney can slice up the arguments of the insurance company and make sure that you receive the maximum value for your claim.  Ultimately, the majority of claims settle at this stage, and you receive your compensation. But, for how much does it settle?  Presenting the wrong information or giving the wrong answer along the way can significantly reduce your claim, or turn a settlement into a lawsuit because the insurance company will not pay appropriate value.  Having the right attorney helps to ensure that you are protected through the claims process and you receive the most for your claim.