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Nothing is more expensive than hiring a cheap lawyer

The biggest mistakes people make in their legal affairs are 1) hiring a cheap lawyer or 2) not hiring a lawyer at all.

They think they are “saving money”.  But beware, in the end, how much is trying to save money going to cost you?

Hiring a discount lawyer? You may soon see just how costly cheap legal help can be.

I don’t recall ever meeting anyone who actually enjoys paying an attorney. It is not the lawyers, but rather, the idea of having to have a lawyer in the first place.

Heaven would be a world where the need for lawyers didn’t even exist – where everyone could be trusted to uphold their word, where no one would ever be misunderstood, where a civil conversation could settle any dispute that arose and where at-fault parties take full legal and financial responsibility for the harm they cause.

But we aren’t in heaven, are we?  We certainly aren’t living in a perfect world.  Indeed, we live in a world where insurance companies exist—your best friend when selling you a policy and taking your money, but not such a “good neighbor” when it is time to submit your insurance claim.  I have told people for many years, “get rid of insurance companies and we can get rid of a lot of lawyers”. 

But, we know that insurance companies are not going away, and as long as they exist, society better hope and pray that lawyers also don’t go away. 

Let’s take an example: You are the victim of a car accident.  Your vehicle is damaged and needs repairs.  You need a rental car, you are missing work and you need medical care.  You want to believe that everyone has good intentions and that the at-fault driver and their insurance company will treat you right.  But you know better.

You know the insurance company will low-ball or deny your claim if given the chance. For more information regarding insurance companies and car accidents in Arizona, click here: http://www.zacharassociates.com/uninsured-underinsured-motorists/.

You need help and advice, and don’t know where to turn. Then, you see the TV or billboard advertisements for personal injury lawyers.

Discount fees? In a wreck, need a check?  The law firms with animal mascots?  Really??  Is this the best there is?

Do NOT underestimate the importance of selecting a good and experienced lawyer.  In the end, the big advertising lawyers have only one thing in mind:  Themselves, and your money.  After all, they have big advertising budgets to pay for—and TV/radio/billboards/buses are not cheap.

The volume of cases they have to bring in and settle just to support the cost of all of the ads is huge, and honestly, your case is just one of many that add up to pay for the ads.  Get ‘em in the door, settle, make a few bucks move on to the next one.   

Litigate?  That is not their model.  Too much time, too much expense and too many staff needed. 

In the end, the TV lawyers win for themselves.  A fair settlement?  How would you know, as the only information you get is likely from a legal assistant who is assigned your case? You never even get to talk to a lawyer.

Is this what you want? Is this the type of legal service you need?

Providing legal assistance is all about the ongoing relationship, not “churning and burning” from one client to the next.

A great lawyer is also one that will help you not only accomplish your needs but willingly accept your phone calls and questions with the goal of educating you as a client to help you understand the decisions that have to be made throughout the course of the representation.  

Experienced lawyers know that lawsuits brought by real trial lawyers get BETTER RESULTS in nearly every case.  You just gotta be willing to fight for your clients. 

Forego the cheap ad lawyer and look for a trial law firm (Zachar Law Firm, PC). You want the best?  Hire a Certified Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Law.  

What is a Certified Specialist? Click here for more info: http://www.zacharassociates.com/personal-injury-lawyer/

Go ahead and make as many lawyer jokes as you want to (because let’s face it, some of them are funny), but never forget that nothing will be more expensive to you than hiring a cheap lawyer, and nothing will be more painful than hiring the wrong one.

Fatal Accident on Interstate 10: Why does this keep happening in Arizona?

According to DPS reports, a man died in a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 10 north of Marana Saturday afternoon. 

Lawrence Sofaly, 74, of Hondo, Texas, was a passenger in a car that was struck by another car on westbound I-10 Saturday near milepost 230, about 2 miles east of Pinal Airpark Road, according to the Department of Public Safety.  The crash closed westbound I-10 at West Tangerine Road for about eight hours on Saturday. 

A vehicle traveling eastbound on I-10 crossed over the median into oncoming traffic and hit the vehicle Sofaly was in and another vehicle. AZ DPS does not know why the vehicle crossed over into the westbound lanes. 

Why do these keep occurring?  One reason:  Are more lawsuits the answer?  Nothing else seems to get the attention of our state government.

THE STATE OF ARIZONA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM AND INSTALL MEDIAN BARRIERS.

Are more lawsuits the answer?  Nothing else seems to get the attention of our state government. 

Have you, a loved one, a family friend been injured by a crossover accident on Interstate 10? 

Did you know that there have only been two successful cases that went all the way to verdict in Arizona, the first awarding the family $7.8 million and the second awarding the families $47.3 million?  Did you know that the same attorney was the one to obtain BOTH of these verdicts for his clients?  Who was that?

Christopher Zachar of the Zachar Law Firm in Phoenix, Arizona.  Want to check him out?  www.ZacharLawFirm.com.

Want to connect with Chris?  (602) 494-4800.  Two successful verdicts, many more settlements.  Give Chris a call to discuss your case.

What should I do if someone from the trucking company calls me before I’ve picked a truck accident lawyer?

You or a loved one has been the victim of an accident with a big truck/tractor-trailer, and now the trucking company representatives or it’s insurance company representatives are calling you. Should you talk to them before you hire an attorney?

The simple (and 100% required) answer to this is “NO”. These people are in the business of getting information, and they will use that information down the road in any way they can to ruin your case.  If you have never been through this process before, you are at a serious disadvantage without an experienced attorney on your side.

Do you know what to say to them? Do you know what not to say to them? The same too much can seriously harm your case, to the extent that it may be repairable. If you have never been through this process before, you are at a serious disadvantage.

The best thing you can do is find an experienced personal injury trial attorney to assist you.

Not sure yet?  Most attorneys offer free initial consultations, so why not talk to someone, get the facts and information that you need to educate yourself --  then decide?

Dealing with a big trucking company representative or its insurance people can be a hazardous venture if you don’t know what you’re doing. Look for an attorney who is a Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. That alone is the “stamp of approval” of the State Bar of Arizona that this attorney is an expert in personal injury law.

Zachar Law Firm has been representing injured victims in Arizona for 25 years.  Christopher Zachar is a Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, it brings not only the experience but the compassion needed to help you understand the process and get you the best result for your case.

What can I do to protect myself after an accident with a big truck or tractor-trailer? What is the difference between a trucking accident and a standard car accident?

The things that are necessary to protect yourself or family members following a big truck/tractor-trailer accident are generally no different than they are with any motor vehicle accident.

The first and most important step is to 1) get necessary medical care. The second step is to 2) make sure you speak with an experienced trucking accident lawyer regarding your case.

While the steps are the same as for a motor vehicle crash, the investigation that is needed may be much different. There are many federal and state laws that apply to big trucks that don’t apply to regular automobiles. Having an attorney that knows the difference can be crucial.

Look for an attorney who is an experienced trial attorney. One of the main questions you must ask is: What is your jury trial experience?  If you get an answer like “ not much because all of my cases settle“, you should be skeptical.

Look for an attorney who is a Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. The only way an attorney can achieve this designation is by being an attorney who actually takes cases to trial, and wins.

Nearly any attorney can settle a case, but is it the right settlement and the right amount of money? That is the real key, and the best thing you can do following an accident with a big truck is to find the right attorney.

Zachar Law Firm has been representing injured victims in Arizona for 25 years. Christopher Zachar is a Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, it brings not only the experience but the compassion needed to help you understand the process and get you the best result for your case.

Zachar Law Firm, P.C. Adds Glendale, Arizona Location

Glendale, Arizona – January 3, 2020.

Zachar Law Firm, P.C., a personal injury and wrongful death law firm, has announced the opening of a new office in Glendale, Arizona. This new location strengthens Zachar Law Firm’s presence and offers a West Valley location in order to offer accessibility and ease for current and future clients.

At Zachar Law Firm, we care about helping our clients recover maximum compensation for injuries suffered in accidents. Since 1996, Christopher J. Zachar, has provided legal experience to his clients. As an experienced litigator and trial attorney, Mr. Zachar has earned a respected reputation among his peers for the favorable settlements and verdicts we have obtained for our injured clients. Although most personal injury claims do settle out of court, our firm prepares every case to win in front of a jury.

The best settlements happen only when the insurance company believes you are serious. As a litigation law firm, Zachar Law Firm is committed to getting the best results for its clients.

The new location can be found at 17505 N 79th Ave Suite 311A, Glendale, AZ 85308, and can be reached at (623) 235-7580. For more information regarding Zachar Law Firm's Glendale, Arizona location, please click here!