Arizona Accident Lawyer Blog

Unfortunately, many auto accidents in the Peoria, Arizona area include situations where the person who caused the accident does not have any insurance. This can be very frustrating, particularly when a motorist who did nothing wrong suffers a serious injury due to the negligence of the other driver. The reality is that there is no clear remedy to solve this problem. However, there is some recourse in this situation. Finding a skilled Peoria auto accident lawyer who helps personal injury victims is a vital first step.

The fact that the other driver did not present proof of insurance at the scene of the accident does not always mean that no insurance claim is possible. First of all, there is always the chance that the other driver refused to admit to being insured, but actually was. Many cases often occur in which an attorney’s investigation helps uncover insurance that helped a client pay medical bills, lost wages, and receive compensation for the injuries they suffered even when the at-fault party initially denies having any insurance at all.

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An insurance adjuster will never be promoted if he or she consistently pays out a significant amount of money for every case. Even if a particular case clearly warrants a higher payout than the majority of others, if an insurer can find a way to pay less, its profits will ultimately increase. Therefore, one can safely assume that it’s nearly impossible for an insurance company to justly evaluate how much money should rightfully be paid out in a car accident case. Instead, it is looking for a way to minimize the amount it must pay.

Follow this logic one step further and allow the possibility that the adjuster is dishonest. That adjuster already has an incentive to make sure that car accident victims are not fully compensated—his or her own company’s bottom line. By under-compensating victims, the adjuster can truthfully say he is increasing his company’s profits, and, more than likely, pleasing management. So where do you turn if you cannot trust that the employee you spoke with from the insurance company will honestly represent all the facts surrounding your accident? Is your honesty enough to protect your right to a fair payment if you do not have a lawyer on your side? Sadly, our experience shows that it is not.

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Ahwatukee is situated in the southeast section of the City of Phoenix. Known for being an affluent and safe community, Ahwatukee is one of Phoenix’s 15 urban villages. Ahwatukee is bordered by Interstate 10 on the east, by South Mountain Park on the north, by the Gila River Indian reservation on the south, and by state owned land on the west. With an approximate population of 85,000 within its span of 35.8 square miles, accidents are known to occur in Ahwatukee that may lead to severe injury or wrongful death due to the negligent actions of inhabitants and visitors.

No matter whether a wrongful death incident in Ahwatukee occurs due to a truck accident, auto accident, or construction accident, the devastation is undoubtedly great. Surviving family members of a wrongful death victim must cope with emotional turmoil and even financial hardship due to losing their primary breadwinner. During such challenging times, an experienced Ahwatukee wrongful death attorney can help a family who has lost a loved one due to another person’s negligence.

The skilled attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have handled several wrongful death cases relating to truck accidents. The repercussions of a truck collision can be catastrophic due to the extreme weight and size of large trucks in comparison to smaller vehicles on the highway and vulnerable pedestrians on the street. Truck accidents in Ahwatukee may result in brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and even wrongful death. When these accidents are brought on by a truck driver’s negligence or a careless action on the part of the trucking company that employs the driver involved in the accident, compensation may be sought for injured victims and surviving family members of wrongful death victims.

The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C., will utilize every resource to protect the rights of you and your family so that compensation for any medical bills, hospital treatment, funeral costs, and loss of companionship is accounted for by negligent parties. For a free and confidential evaluation of your Ahwatukee wrongful death or truck accident case, call Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at 602-978-6400 today.

Many people who are involved in auto accidents make the mistake of believing that if they simply tell their insurance company the truth they will have nothing to worry about. This idea is comforting in theory. But to believe that by telling the truth, one no longer has to worry about being taken advantage of is, in reality, a bit naive. The problem is that the idea that the truth will win out in the end—good will triumph over evil-- ignores the possibility that the other driver in the accident, or his insurance provider, will not be honest.

This is not to suggest that all insurance companies are inherently bad. We are also not suggesting that all Peoria, Arizona auto accident victims should assume that every insurance company in the Southwest will knowingly take advantage of their situations. Obviously, this is not the case. However, the cold reality is that after a car accident, the insurance company has a job to do. That job is to try to settle the case while paying out the smallest amount of money possible. The bottom line is always the top priority.

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One aspect that is often surprising in slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall cases is how severe the injuries are. Because people all over the country slip and are not hurt every day, no one expects to see a serious injury occur in a Peoria slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall case. However, we see many unfortunate injuries caused directly by somebody falling in an awkward way or a precarious place. Tragically, there have even been cases in which citizens were killed in slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall situations.

Arizona has passed what are known as the APSA laws. The Adult Protective Services Act was created and designed to help make sure that those who live in nursing home and assisted-living facilities in Peoria, Phoenix, and throughout the state of Arizona are protected. These laws are intended to hold caregivers accountable for their actions.

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Arizona is a comparative fault state. This means that Arizona citizens are held responsible in court only for their share of an injury.

We often see cases in which even though a property owner created a dangerous condition (or allowed one to exist) and that condition led to an injury, that landowner will still argue that the wounded person should have paid more attention and was reasonably able to avoid harm. In such situations, the question of comparative fault comes into play. Since the owner or possessor of land knew about the condition-- or even created it—it could be surmised that they should assume the majority share of liability. But if the person who fell also bears a lesser amount of responsibility for the incident, how does that fact effect compensation for the person who was injured?

In theory, it’s deceptively simple: all parties are responsible for their exact percentage of fault. If the person who fell is found to be 20 percent at fault and the person who owned the property is found to be 80 percent at fault, the person who was injured loses 20 percent of the compensation that they would have otherwise received.

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When meeting with potential clients, many Peoria, Arizona personal injury lawyers focus on the fact that they intentionally try to settle every case they accept. The reason this is so common is that most injured people and their families do not want to endure a trial. People who have been seriously injured want to settle their case so they can start to close what is often a grueling, unhappy chapter of their lives. They want to get the compensation they’re entitled to under the law so they can concentrate on recovery.

In spite of the popular perception, the reality is that most people who have suffered serious injury or lost a loved one in an accident are not looking for a giant pay day. They are really just trying to get what is fair, and in the majority of cases they are merely trying to get what is owed to them. They are trying to regain what they have lost in the wake of an event they did not cause. For these reasons and many more, it is not in the interest of most people to suffer through the lengthy process of a trial. Instead, if they can settle the case fairly, that’s what they prefer to do.

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Situated in Maricopa County, the city of Goodyear was established by Paul Litchfield of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1917. From 2000-2006, Goodyear showed a population increase rate of approximately 16% within its spread of 116.5 square miles and currently has a population of about 59,508. An estimated 96% of residents feel that Goodyear is a safe city to live in, according to a Citizen Satisfaction Survey. As a highly traversed and populated area, Goodyear is unfortunately susceptible to truck accidents and various other incidents that may cause wrongful death or serious injury.

Whether the loss of a loved one is the result of a truck accident, construction accident, or auto accident, wrongful death incidents in Goodyear can bring much trauma to a family. No one should ever have to experience this kind of emotional grief, which may be especially difficult when another person’s negligence causes a fatal accident to take place. Very often, surviving family members of a wrongful death victim struggle financially due to the unexpected loss of a sole or primary breadwinner or are not prepared to pay for the cost of a funeral. During such challenging times, a skilled Goodyear wrongful death lawyer can help a family who has lost a loved one due to another person’s negligence.

The attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have handled several wrongful death cases pertaining to truck collisions, as well as many other tragic accidents. The large size and weight of trucks has the potential to inflict catastrophic consequences upon drivers and passengers of vehicles and even SUVs. Serious injuries such as spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and even wrongful death can be caused by truck crashes in Goodyear. The family of a fatal truck accident victim may qualify to seek compensation if an incident was caused by a truck driver’s negligence or careless action on the part of the trucking company responsible for the driver.

At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., our Husband and Wife Law Team will make the most of our legal resources and experience to protect the rights of you and your family so that damages for funeral costs, medical bills, and loss of companionship are accounted for by those who were negligent. Since 1996, Mark and Alexis Breyer have dedicated much time and hard work to help their clients with obtaining the best possible compensation for their truck accident injury or wrongful death case. Call Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today at 623-930-8064 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

The laws and rules of civil procedure that come into play in personal injury cases have a huge impact on everything that ought to be done in the aftermath of an accident. Obviously, immediately following a very serious accident the most important concern is the urgent care of any persons who have suffered injury. In the tragic case of a wrongful death resulting from a car accident, clearly bigger concerns exist in the ensuing hours than what should happen from a legal standpoint.

However, the truth is that it is the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure will largely govern what must happen if a lawsuit is to be filed. Those who lack legal expertise often concern themselves with the nuances of personal injury law while completely ignoring the rules of civil procedure. This can be a substantial miscue. The rules of civil procedure dictate how a complaint must be filed, how it must be served, whom the complaint must be served upon, what information the defendant and his insurance company is required to provide, what information the injury victim must provide to the defense, and so forth.

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The law in Arizona dictates that a negligent driver who causes an accident is required to restore the person who was hurt to the state of health the injured party enjoyed prior to the accident. This obviously cannot be done with a magic wand. Someone who has suffered a serious personal injury in Arizona cannot go back in time. Therefore, to even the score, the law states that the person who caused the accident must reimburse the injured person for the pain, frustration, and anxiety they experience.

The at-fault party must make amends for the inability of an injured victim to participate in regular daily activities, the inability to have fun with friends, the inability to engage in recreational activities, the inability to fall asleep at night, pain felt after walking long distances or sitting for long periods of time. The list of possible grievances is endless, but the point is clear: an injury victim has the right to full and fair compensation under the law. This includes the pain that they live with. It also includes every other aspect of their life.

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Arizona personal injury attorneys work to help ensure that all medical bills caused by the negligence of another driver are paid. It is the responsibility of the negligent driver to pay medical costs that are necessitated by the injuries caused by the car accident.

Of course, in very few cases does the actual driver of the other car pay these medical bills. The reason we have insurance laws in Arizona and the U.S. is to make sure that those sometimes substantial medical bills can actually be paid. It is also the goal of the law to make sure that a driver who causes a car accident is not forced into bankruptcy. On the other hand, it is the right of the person injured in the car accident to receive the medical care they need in order to get better. Thus, that person has the right to pursue medical bill repayment from the person who caused the crash.

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Be as specific as possible with your medical complaints. Even if something simply doesn’t “feel” right, let your doctor know. Out-of-the-ordinary symptoms such as a small headache, dry mouth, or some dizziness should be reported because these symptoms may be a sign of a more serious injury. You need to give your doctor all the information necessary to make an accurate diagnosis.

Here’s an example.

A patient was in a car accident and, as a result, suffered from a slight tingling sensation in the fourth and fifth fingers and a minor crick in the neck. The patient told the doctor about these “minor” injuries. After some tests, it was found that there has been a major disruption to one of the patient’s cervical disks. These “minor” symptoms were actually a sign of a “major” injury that required surgery and possibly even rehabilitation.

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Gilbert, Arizona is a major part of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area and has an approximate population of 216,449. As the fastest-growing section out of all cities and towns in Arizona of all sizes between 1990 and 2000, Gilbert has much to offer its residents and visitors as a large town in Maricopa County. As it is the case in many densely populated cities, wrongful death incidents, including fatal truck accidents, can take place when individuals exercise various forms of negligence. When such negligent individuals inflict harm on others, they may be held legally responsible with the assistance of a skilled Gilbert wrongful death attorney.

No one can ever predict when the tragedy of a wrongful death will strike. What is even more upsetting is that many wrongful death accidents, whether they relate to a construction accident, auto accident, truck accident, or brain injury, can often be completely prevented. At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., our dedicated and knowledgeable Gilbert wrongful death lawyers have assisted many families in seeking compensation after losing a loved one due to another person’s negligence. Not only is the emotional grief and loss of a loved one a tremendous challenge that no family should ever have to endure, but also, in many cases, surviving family members struggle financially as well. This happens especially when a family is not prepared to pay for the expenses of a funeral or loses their primary wage earner.

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While it may not seem important at the time, evidence can make or break a personal injury case. For instance, in an accident where a passenger was ejected from the vehicle, it is vital to examine the seat belt to ensure it was working properly. Even if the seat belt wasn’t working right, the injured person won’t be able to bring a case against the seat belt or car manufacturer if they can’t prove their claim with hard evidence.

Oftentimes in these kinds of accidents, the car in question is moved to another location. In such instances, an experienced attorney will be able to put everyone involved (including owners, tow operators, wrecking yards, and police impound staff) “on notice” that they can be sued if they don’t preserve the evidence in question. In some case, it’s even necessary to go to court to secure a restraining order and injunction to avoid the destruction or mishandling of the evidence.

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Tucson is a prominent city in Arizona frequently referred to as “The Old Pueblo.” Located in Pima County, Tucson is the second largest city in the State of Arizona and is the largest city in southern Arizona. With a population of approximately 525,529 and an estimated metropolitan area population of 1,023,320, one can only imagine just how many residents and visitors pass through Tucson. As a consequence of being such a bustling city, people are often responsible for negligent actions that may lead to another individual’s wrongful death.

Wrongful death accidents in Tucson are caused by a wide-range of tragic incidents, such as truck collisions, construction accidents, auto accidents, and many other accidents. Not only are these wrongful death incidents unexpected, but they can cause a tremendous amount of emotional grief for a family to endure. In addition to coping with the loss of a beloved family member, families may also encounter financial stresses due to not being prepared to cover the expenses of a funeral, medical bills, and loss of wages if the deceased family member was the primary wage earner. During such challenging times, an experienced Tucson wrongful death lawyer may be sought to help a family receive compensation for their loss.

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Being involved in a car accident is often an overwhelming experience. Many people who find themselves in this situation may wonder whether or not pictures should be taken of the accident after it occurs. The answer to this important question is yes. But if you’re not a professional photographer, how do you go about documenting the scene of an accident?

Be sure to capture the accident location, cars involved, people involved, and any injuries sustained. Take as many photos as possible from as many angles as possible. Moving around the scene and taking pictures will allow accident re-constructionists to create a more accurate account of the car accident. The rule of thumb is to take three times as many photos as you think you’d need.

Photos from a good quality camera are obviously preferable. But if all you have is your camera phone, then use that. If you don’t have access to a camera at all, you may want to run to a nearby convenience store and pick up a disposal camera.

Should I Take Photos Immediately or Wait Until Later?
We understand that being in an accident is a stressful and scary experience. But if at all possible, you should try to take photos immediately. In cases where “impending” skid marks come into play, these photographs can play a critical role in winning your case.

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Yes! It is imperative for you to contact the police right away and to stay at the accident’s location until the police say you can leave. The police need to investigate the accident, take statements, and examine the drivers to make sure they are not under the influence. The police may also help in firmly fixing an admittance of fault from a negligent driver, which will be a key piece of evidence in a personal injury lawsuit.

If you’re in an accident and not sure whether the damage is substantial, err on the side of caution. Refuse to give in to the appeal to “keep things simple” by avoiding contact with the police or your insurance company. Who knows? You may have suffered injuries that you are not aware of until well after the accident.

If you are injured, immediately consult with your doctor and a skilled Arizona personal injury attorney. They can supply you with the information you need to make the best decisions going forward.

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Arizona requires that the owner of a vehicle must have liability insurance on their vehicle. Why is liability insurance so important? This kind of insurance provides protection. So, for instance, if you’re sued because you caused an auto accident, then the liability insurance portion of your policy typically covers the cost to defend you and settle any claims or pay any judgments rendered against you.

On the other hand, if a negligent driver injured you, then we will make a claim under liability coverage through their insurance policy. That being said, liability insurance is not health insurance. It is not meant pay for medical pays. It is designed to pay out a one-time settlement for damages incurred.

The following is the liability insurance minimums required by Arizona law:

• $15,000 for bodily injury or death of one person in any one accident.


• $30,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more persons in one accident, not to exceed the per-person limits above.


• $10,000 for injury or harm to property of others in an accident.

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The city of Scottsdale is one of Arizona’s most desired tourist attractions and a popular place to live. Bordered by Phoenix and situated in the eastern region of Maricopa County, Scottsdale has an approximate population of 235,371. Often described as “a desert version of Miami’s South Beach”, Scottsdale is well-known for its valuable real estate market, diverse culture, and enjoyable warm weather. As home to so many residents and in addition to the vast amount of visitors who pass through the city, Scottsdale is not immune to the often unexpected and tragic incidents of wrongful death.

Wrongful death events can be caused by a variety of accidents including truck accidents, construction accidents, and auto accidents. When such catastrophic events take place without any warning, families experience emotional anguish that no one should ever have to endure. In addition to this grief, surviving family members may also find themselves firmly gripped by debt as a result of not being prepared to lose their primary wage earner or cover funeral expenses. During such challenging times, an experienced Scottsdale wrongful death lawyer can assist a family who has lost a loved one in obtaining compensation from the negligent individual or group that caused the wrongful death.

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If you are critically hurt in an Arizona automobile accident, the first thing you must do is call 9-1-1- and seek medical attention. Once that’s taken care of, you should find the subsequent information about:

• The other driver: Name, address, telephone number, driver’s license number, insurance information, and license plate number.


• Any passengers or other parties involved: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers.


• Witnesses: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers.


• Police officers: Names, badge numbers, and whether tickets were issued.

Also, if the other driver appears to be under the influence of either alcohol or drugs, it is critical that you inform police or other emergency personnel right away.

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Collision coverage is a type of voluntary insurance. It will pay for the repairs to your own vehicle, regardless if you are at fault in the accident. If the other party is at fault in the accident, typically their liability insurance will pay for the repairs to your car. Collision coverage normally includes a deductible, whereas liability insurance coverage does not.

If you were the victim of an auto accident, you can file a claim for damages under your own collision insurance, or you may present the claim to the defendant’s insurance carrier, under their liability insurance coverage.

If you choose to file a claim under your own collision coverage, then after the claim has been paid out, your insurance carrier can seek reimbursement from the defendant’s insurance carrier. This process is called subrogation, and does not impact you.

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Peoria is a city in Arizona that is different than most others in the State because it is part of two counties: Maricopa and Yavapai. The thriving city of Peoria is the ninth largest in Arizona with an estimated population of 157,960 in July 2008. As a main suburb of Phoenix and situated mostly in Maricopa County, Peoria is the fourth biggest city when it comes to land area. As an unfortunate consequence of being home to so many residents, not to mention the amount of travelers and visitors who pass through the city, Peoria has had a handful of accidents take place that resulted in an unexpected and tragic wrongful death.

Whether a truck accident, auto accident, or construction accident causes a wrongful death to occur in Peoria, these misfortunes often devastate families. Not only is the emotional anguish and loss of a family member a large challenge that no family should ever have to endure, in many situations, surviving family members face multiple financial problems due to a wrongful death. This may happen when a family is not prepared to pay for the expenses of a funeral or loses their primary wage earner. During such heartbreaking situations, a skilled Peoria wrongful death attorney can help a family who has lost a loved one due to another person’s negligence.

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An experienced Tucson personal injury attorney will do everything they can to give themselves an edge in efficiency, knowledge, and organization. In this day and age, technology is a crucial tool to ensure that plaintiffs regain ground in the fight against seemingly insurmountable multinational adversaries.

Cases can be won without the use of technology. In the history of the practice of law, alternatives like searchable access to client data and legal databases for research are relatively new. In the old days, cases were sometimes argued, won, and lost on witness testimony alone. In the end, personal injury and wrongful death cases are not about technology. The greatest computer system and the most extensive research that modern technology can muster will not guarantee a win in court.

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There’s a simple truth we must accept in almost any personal injury case: the defendant—our opponent--has the upper hand. And in case upon case, the defendant is either a major international corporation or a multi-billion dollar insurance company. They have assets and resources at hand that few plaintiffs could ever hope to match. They can spend the maximum amount they have to spend to ensure a favorable result. With overwhelming resources at hand, they face no pressing need to settle the case.

Efficiency has no value because they expect their resources to overpower those of an ordinary citizen. That’s why some firms have made an important decision: they must do everything they possibly can to level the playing field.

A skilled Phoenix personal injury attorney will want to eliminate some of the hurdles their clients face when they take on a corporate goliath. By using technical savvy to increase efficiency and organization, a lawyer gives their clients a tangible edge on the competition. They embrace a move into the digital age, and seek to be a leader in integrating new technology into their work for the benefit of clients and the growth of the legal profession.

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Less than two percent of lawyers in Arizona, are certified as specialists in litigation pertaining to injury and wrongful death. That means that while 100% of all lawyers in Arizona can claim to be personal injury lawyers, can advertise as personal injury lawyers, and can put up web sites that say they take personal injury cases, fewer than two out of every 100 Arizona lawyers are actually certified injury and wrongful death specialists by the State Bar of Arizona.

Some people wonder how a lawyer becomes a certified specialist in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. To go back to our medical analogy which was discussed in our previous post, it is not so unlike a specialist in medicine as a doctor. In order to become a specialist in personal injury and wrongful death, a lawyer must fill out an application, prove that they have conducted the required number of personal injury or wrongful death jury trials from start to finish, and that they were significantly involved in enough of the various parts of a personal injury or wrongful death court case to even be able to qualify to get to the next stages of the process. After a lawyer’s experience has been deemed as sufficient, lawyers in the community, lawyers whom the applicant has gone up against in court, and judges that have seen the lawyer in trial are then asked various questions about the applicant.

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Only a very small group of lawyers belonging to the State Bar of Arizona are certified as specialists in injury and wrongful death law.

We cannot compare lawyers to doctors, who also have specialists that deal in different areas of medicine. For a broken arm, you would probably go to an orthopedic surgeon, and an orthopedic surgeon is possibly the only kind of doctor you would go to for such an injury. You certainly would not go to a gastroenterologist to repair your broken arm, as they do not have experience in this area of medicine. In medicine, a doctor’s specialty is defined as what they do. When it comes to lawyers, however, it is a whole different story. Any Arizona lawyer admitted to the State Bar of Arizona can practice in any area they choose. Even if a lawyer has experience only in divorce law, it does not mean that they cannot advertise that they also practice personal injury law.

It is for this reason that bar associations across the country began to establish programs to certify specialists in certain areas of the law. This gives consumers and the public more confidence when looking for a lawyer for a specialized case.

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As a chief suburb of the Phoenix, Arizona region, the city of Chandler has an estimated population of 247,140. Located in Maricopa County, Chandler is bordered by Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix, Gilbert, and the Gila River Indian Community. Inhabitants of Chandler and visitors utilize access to Interstate 10 as well as the Price Freeway and the Santan Freeway. In traveling along these highways and on the city streets of Chandler, it is an unfortunate reality that distracted or negligent driving, defective truck parts, or improper truck upkeep can all contribute to the onset of a truck accident in which those who are injured require legal counsel from an experienced Chandler truck accident lawyer.

When truck accidents take place in Chandler, catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and wrongful death can occur. Compensation may be sought for injured victims or surviving family members of a wrongful death victim when such accidents are caused directly by a truck driver’s negligence or any careless action on the part of the trucking company that employs the driver involved in the accident. At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., our Husband and Wife Law Team have handled numerous wrongful death cases involving truck accidents.

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Causes for construction accidents vary and are dependent on the type of job. Dangers include falling objects, working with live electricity, explosive chemicals, equipment failures, and injuries relating to slips and falls. These tend to be the most common type of construction related injuries.

The causes of accidents can be attributed to negligence on the part of general contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, and employees. Such are the extreme dangers that exist on almost every job site throughout the country, which can often lead to construction accidents that then can cause life-threatening conditions. Accidents on construction sites may require reconstructive surgery or amputation, or even result in serious brain injury. Some other incidents may leave construction workers with lifelong conditions that disfigure their bodies and negatively impact their ability to work or even pay for their own care.

Though workers’ compensation may cover a lot of the injuries associated with construction accidents, the monetary value of many workers’ compensation claims are not enough to provide for all the damages that are associated with meeting the workers’ fiscal responsibilities associated with the accident.

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Glendale is a prominent city in Arizona with an estimated population of 251,522. Located in Maricopa County only nine miles from downtown Phoenix, the numbers of people who call Glendale home is only likely to increase. Many visitors and residents are drawn to Glendale undoubtedly for it being the hub of the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes, NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, and the NLL’s Arizona Sting. Also, Super Bowl XLII in 2008 took place in Glendale, which hosts the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. With all this in mind, one can only imagine just how many people traverse throughout Glendale on a daily basis. As a consequence of being such a populated city, Glendale experiences its share of accidents in which the shock and grief of a wrongful death may occur.

Whether a Glendale wrongful death is caused by a truck accident, auto accident, or construction accident, these incidents can overwhelm families. Not only is the emotional grief and loss of a family member a tremendous challenge that no family should ever have to go through, in many cases, surviving family members struggle financially due to a wrongful death. This happens in particular when a family loses their primary wage earner or is not prepared to pay for the expenses of a funeral. During such heartbreaking situations, an experienced Glendale wrongful death lawyer can help a family who has lost a loved one due to another person’s negligence.

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Most people got to work knowing that they are going to someplace safe and secure. For construction workers this is not necessarily the case, as construction work is among one of the most dangerous of industries in this country. Workers often face challenges with safety that can lead to injuries that endanger lives, threaten financial futures, and possibly even create instability in people’s homes. There are a number of things you should know about construction accidents and how they can affect workers’ lives.

As construction accidents in Phoenix and throughout the State of Arizona are extraordinarily complex when it comes to dealing with issues of comparative fault, multiple layers of insurance coverage, and a whole host of other complications, workers who have been in a serious construction accident are recommended to seek out the advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon after they are hurt as they are able. This will allow them to determine how to proceed, and whether the best course is to pursue legal action.

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