Zachar Law Blog

Can I take my vehicle to my own repair shop after an accident?

Following a motor vehicle accident, it is your right to have your vehicle repaired at any shop you choose.

The insurance companies will likely try to steer you to their own repair shops, but don't feel compelled to do so. Most repair shops, whether it is the one you choose or another, will typically work off the estimates that are prepared for the repairs vehicle by the insurance companies.

In fact, if there is any dispute, it is typically the repair shop people who will go nose to nose with the insurance company personnel to resolve the dispute for you.

If your car has been damaged, a repair estimate will be prepared. Indeed, you need not even get your car fixed in order to be entitled to the amount of money on the repair estimate.

Essentially, the repair estimate is a statement of the damage that the at fault driver has caused you.

You are not required to use the money to fix your vehicle. If you choose, you can simply request the insurance company for the at fault party cut you a check, you can deal with it in any way you want.

If you choose to repair your vehicle, Arizona law allows you to choose your own repair facility.

With so many law firms in my area, how do I know which is the best law firm to handle my case?

It is a difficult decision. You have been involved in a motor vehicle crash, you have medical bills now to pay, a wrecked vehicle, perhaps you are missing work, you are in pain, it is stressful and now you need to try to find someone to help you. Where is the best place to look?

We as a society are inundated with ads on TV, radio buses and billboards from the big advertising personal injury law firms. But are they really the best?

I can tell you very frankly that the big advertising law firms are truly interested in one thing: bringing in enough cases to continue to support their big advertising budget.

At Zachar Law Firm, we don't have an "advertising budget”. Our cases are referred to us through medical providers, the Internet, and other personal injury law firms who don't have the knowledge and expertise that we have. Let me say that again to make sure you understand this is right:

Most of our cases are referred to Zachar Law Firm by other personal injury law firms who do not have the knowledge and expertise that we have here at Zachar Law Firm.

Whether your case can be settled without the filing of a lawsuit or whether a lawsuit is necessary, you need to know that Zachar Law Firm is prepared for both possibilities.

In doing your research, look online. Don't be fooled by the bragging on an attorney's website regarding the big settlements they have obtained. As each and every case is different, it really means nothing to what will happen in your case. Rather, look for what present and former clients say about their experience with that law firm. Look at the Google reviews.

In life, there are no guarantees. We gather information and make the best decision for ourselves based upon the information we have. Google reviews are not faked; Google reviews are legitimate attestations provided by former clients regarding their experience with their law firm.

At Zachar Law Firm, we are proud of our Google reviews, proud of our reputation and proud of the manner in which we treat each and every case. If you are looking for a personal injury law firm, research us online, ask others about us and then feel free to call us to discuss your case. There is no fee nor obligation. Get the information you need, and then you can make the best decision for yourself and for your case.

What if an insurance company wants me to sign a release for the accident I was in? Should I do it?

Car accidents are very complex. There are many variables that many people don't think about when it comes to handling their own car accident claim. One of the most commonly asked questions is how to deal with an insurance company after a car accident. What do you do? What do you say? 

What happens if an insurance company wants you to sign a release for an accident that you were involved in?

Follow these steps to ensure that you are protecting your rights.

If the insurance company has offered to pay you money and you are 1) satisfied with the amount and 2) understand it is all you will ever receive for your accident claim, then there is no reason you cannot accept and sign a release.  

If either 1 or 2 are not right for you, NEVER sign a release.  Doing so will bar you from ever getting more money for your case.

Can you handle your own personal injury claim? Sure. But having the right law firm will make all the difference in your case.