Arizona Accident Lawyer Blog

Arizona law attempts to even things up by stating that the person who caused an accident must compensate a person for the pain that they suffered. This also includes frustration, anxiety, the inability to do regular daily activities, incapability of participating in recreational activities, lack of sleep due to pain, and the lack of ability to walk long distances or sit for long periods because of the pain resulting from the injury. We could continue with this list, but the point we are trying to make is clear. A victim of an accident that was not his or her fault has the right to full and fair compensation under the law. This does include pain, but it also includes every other aspect of the person’s life that is affected by this pain.

It is never easy to put an exact dollar figure on these sorts of damages. There is no simple formula for the amount that can be legally recovered. As personal injury Phoenix lawyers, we have heard too often that other personal injury law firms tell people that their accident claim is worth three times what the medical bills cost. This is not true in most cases.

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Chandler is a popular suburb located in the Phoenix, Arizona region. With an estimated population of 247,140, Chandler is one of the Valley’s most thriving cities. Chandler is situated in Maricopa County and is bordered by Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Phoenix, and the Gila River Indian Community. Visitors are drawn to Chandler for its lovely landscape and diverse community, which are only a few of the many reasons why families decide to call Chandler home.

Whether a person is a resident or just passing through, many motorcyclists take to Chandler’s roadways. However, it is an unfortunate reality that motorcycle accidents in Chandler take place from time to time in which brain injury may be a serious result. Being injured in a Chandler motorcycle accident can be an overwhelming experience that may impose tremendous physical, emotional, and financial challenges. When motorcycle crashes are caused by another driver’s negligence, an injured victim may seek legal assistance from an experienced Chandler motorcycle accident lawyer.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is unfortunately a common injury caused by a motorcycle accident. Due to a motorcyclist’s heightened exposure to the impact of the road and surrounding objects, riders risk enduring catastrophic injuries even if he or she is wearing a helmet. If a brain injury incident or motorcycle accident is brought about by another person’s negligence, an injured individual may obtain monetary compensation to help pay for medical treatment and long-term care.

At Breyer Law Offices, P.C. our skilled Husband and Wife Law Team have dedicated many years to helping our clients with obtaining the best possible restitution for their motorcycle accident or brain injury. Mark and Alexis Breyer have a strong familiarity with local courts and judges in the East Valley area and throughout the State of Arizona. Contact Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today for a free, no-obligation consultation of your Chandler motorcycle accident or brain injury case today.

Many people cause Chandler car accidents by talking on their cell phones while driving. Sending text messages while driving also greatly increases the risk of an accident that will result in serious injuries to others. This is one of the more obvious forms of negligence, but not paying attention to the road while driving can and does lead to tragic consequences. It is important to pay attention to the road while driving, as distractions too often lead to accidents that result in serious injuries or even death.

Too many times people who have suffered a serious injury in a Chandler car crash suspect that the other driver was talking on his or her cell phone at the time and was therefore not paying attention to the road. The injured person may suspect or even have specific evidence that the driver was sending text messages at the time of the accident. In cases like these where negligence seems clearly apparent, some people may wonder whether it is important to hire a Chandler personal injury lawyer when involved in a car accident where the other driver was not paying attention to the road, either because he or she was sending text messages or talking on the cell phone. There are a number of complexities involved in filing a personal injury claim, so in most cases it is usually best to have a qualified personal injury attorney on your side.

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One of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents is when a car turns left in front of a motorcycle. This documentation comes straight from a Harley Davidson owner’s manual, which references this inattention on the part of a driver when turning left as being one of the most common types of accidents for motorcyclists. As experienced Arizona personal injury attorneys, we have seen similar accidents resulting in serious injury for the motorcycle rider occur repeatedly. Drivers of cars for some reason simply fail to recognize that they must look for and yield to oncoming motorcycles as well as other oncoming vehicles when turning left.

A common defense in these types of accidents for many negligent drivers and, we might add, their insurance companies, is that the motorcyclist was speeding. They may even admit that they did not see the motorcyclist, but in their mind the accident occurred not because they failed to see the motorcycle, but rather because the motorcycle was going too fast.

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As a lively city in Arizona, Glendale has approximately 251,522 inhabitants. Situated in Maricopa County, Glendale is merely nine miles from the busy area of downtown Phoenix. Several visitors and residents find Glendale entertaining with the city being the home to the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes, NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, and the NLL’s Arizona Sting. As a consequence of being such a popular tourist destination and a diverse city to live in, motorcycle accidents in Glendale have been known to take place in which brain injury may be a serious and unfortunate result.

There is no doubt that being injured in a Glendale motorcycle collision is a frightening experience that may compromise a person’s health and well-being. However, those who have been injured in such accidents due to another driver’s negligence may find it beneficial to have a skilled Glendale motorcycle accident attorney on their side. Whether or not a motorcycle crash is caused by a distracted driver, dangerous road condition, or defective motorcycle or auto part, a motorcyclist may endure minor to severe injuries capable of bringing about tremendous physical, mental, and financial struggles. An experienced personal injury lawyer will work to help a motorcycle accident victim hold negligent parties responsible and obtain the compensation that they deserve.

As one of the most frequently seen motorcycle accident injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI) has the power to change a person’s life forever. Due to being more exposed to the impact of the highway and surrounding objects than those occupying a car or truck, motorcyclists are at risk of enduring catastrophic injuries such as TBI even when a quality helmet is worn properly. If a brain injury is caused by another person’s negligence, the injured individual may seek compensation to assist with financial expenses associated with medical care and long-term treatment for brain injuries.

The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have dedicated many years to helping their clients with obtaining the best possible restitution for their motorcycle accident or brain injury. Mark and Alexis Breyer have a strong familiarity with local courts and judges in the East Valley area and throughout the State of Arizona. Contact Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today for a free, no-obligation consultation of your Glendale motorcycle accident or brain injury case today by calling 623-930-8064.

Health insurance is normally the first line of defense for any personal injury victim, as it will almost always afford the injured person with the best possible care and usually eliminates delays in treatment as well. There are three possibilities as to what the law will allow in such cases. The law could dictate in some personal injury cases that the health insurance company does not have to pay anything for an automobile accident or the medical expenses resulting from the accident, though this situation rarely occurs.

As Arizona injury personal lawyers, we know that another possibility under the law would be that the insurance for the person who caused the accident would not be responsible for medical bills if the injured person has health insurance. The law does not normally allow this, however, as this would reward the liable party’s insurance company, and the law does not provide for this sort of benefit for the liable party or insurance company.

The third possible outcome, and this is the usual course of the law in most cases, is that having two different insurance companies required to cover medical bills benefits the person injured in the accident, who made sure that they were properly covered in the first place. This brings up what is known as the “collateral source rule”, which means the liable party’s insurance company will have to cover all reasonable medical expenses incurred as the result of the car accident.

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Any statement made to an insurance adjuster can be used against the injured party. An admission made by a personal injury victim in a conversation with an insurance company representative can later be used later in court against the plaintiff. This is what is called “admission against interest”, and this is why we strongly advise against speaking to an insurance company’s representative before consulting with a lawyer.

Now, coming back to the matter of personal injury victims telling the truth and believing this will protect them. Consider a situation in which an injured party speaks to an insurance adjuster who later states that the injured person admitted the accident was his or her fault. Even if the injured party did not state this, the statement can still be allowed as evidence in court and a new issue is then opened that should never have existed. In personal injury cases like these, the questions that are raised due to one person’s dishonesty can make a claim that could have been settled in months instead take years, and often cases that would normally have been settled ends up in court years after the accident.

Most people have heard of Miranda warnings. The police officers in television crime shows will normally say: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law…"

This is a legitimate warning in Arizona personal injury cases as well. Though not every statement “will be used against you” it should be assumed that anything you say will be, so the best policy when speaking to someone who does not have your best interests in mind is not to say anything to them at all.

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Putting trust in an insurance company can be dangerous. Many people who are injured in an Arizona car accident believe that if they tell the truth, that they will have nothing about which to worry, and that the truth will prevent insurance companies from taking advantage of them. The problem with this way of thinking is that the insurance company will not always be honest when recanting what was told to them, nor will the liable party always be honest about what happened to cause the accident.

We do not want to suggest that all insurance companies are dishonest, but as experienced personal Arizona injury lawyers that have helped a number of Chandler accident victims, we must assume that every insurance company involved in any car accident case will try to take advantage of our clients. Insurance companies are in the insurance business to make a profit, and it is for this reason why they attempt to settle for as little as possible.

The truth is that an insurance company, even an injured party’s own insurance company, does not prioritize fairness when they analyze a personal injury claim. The reality is that they are much more concerned with the company’s bottom line.

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The city of Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and is the fifth most populous city in the United States. As the biggest city in the Southwestern region, Phoenix contains about 1,552,259 residents and is the hub of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, which has approximately 4,179,427 inhabitants. Phoenix is a huge transportation center in North America and a major cultural, financial, economic, and industrial center for the Southwestern United States. Considering the enormous population of Phoenix and the unfortunate reality of motorcycle accidents and other personal injury incidents occurring, it is important for those who have been hurt to obtain help from an experienced Phoenix motorcycle accident attorney.

Motorcycle crashes in Phoenix may occur due to dangerous road conditions, defective motorcycle or auto parts, and mostly by negligent or distracted motorists. No matter what the cause of a motorcycle accident, injuries sustained by a motorcyclist can range from minor to catastrophic; therefore, imposing great physical, emotional, and financial struggle for an injury victim and his or her family to cope with.

Brain injury is one of the most serious and common injuries that a rider may sustain in a motorcycle collision. Because motorcyclists are typically more vulnerable to the impact of the road and surrounding objects than individuals in a car or truck, motorcyclists may suffer traumatic brain injury (TBI) even when wearing a helmet. If a brain injury is brought about by another individual’s negligence, an injured person may seek restitution to help pay for financial costs often associated with long-term treatment and medical care for brain injuries. A skilled Phoenix brain injury lawyer will help a motorcycle accident victim in their efforts to obtain compensation from negligent parties to help pay for medical bills, pain and suffering, property damage, lost earnings, and much more.

At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., Mark and Alexis Breyer’s husband and wife law team have worked hard to help their clients with obtaining the best possible compensation for their motorcycle accident or brain injury. With our strong familiarity with local courts and judges in the East Valley area and throughout the State of Arizona, we provide our clients the counsel and representation they require to be successful in their case. For a free, no-obligation consultation of your Phoenix motorcycle accident or brain injury case, call Breyer Law today at 602-978-6400.

A personal injury victim is entitled to compensation for all damages they suffered as the result of the negligence of the other party under Arizona personal injury law. This may include wage loss, future income, medical expenses, future medical bills, pain, suffering, loss of life’s enjoyment, anxiety, an inability to do normal life activities, and every other aspect of a personal injury victim’s life that was affected due to the liable party’s negligence.

The type of injury can help identify the value of a case. Someone injured in a Chandler car accident who has torn her rotator cuff and is unable to lift her arm will almost always be awarded more than someone with a less serious injury. Someone who sustained a serious brain injury in a Maricopa County car wreck, making him unable to return to work, is entitled to far more compensation under Arizona law than someone with a minor bruise to his forehead.

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Victims of Chandler car accidents often wonder the exact value of their car accident claim. It is a question asked regularly of any experienced Arizona personal injury lawyer. This question unfortunately cannot usually be answered easily. We realize people injured in an Arizona car accident want to know whether it is worth their while to pursue a personal injury claim, and it is for this reason why an injured party will ask this question.

The reason this question is so difficult to answer accurately is because each personal injury claim depends on the case. Simply stated, the value of any Chandler car accident injury case is based on what a jury in Maricopa County, Arizona decides the personal injury victim is entitled to.

There are only two ways any Chandler personal injury case can conclude. The most common way a personal injury claim is resolved is through a settlement. This happens when the liable party, often in conjunction with their insurance company, comes to an agreement with the plaintiff on an amount for which the case should be settled. If a settlement does not come about, a jury will then decide on the amount of money that is fair compensation for the plaintiff. In fact, every settlement for a Chandler car accident is dependent upon what all involved parties believe a Maricopa County jury would award.

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As a well-known community of Phoenix, Mesa is a major part of Maricopa County. Mesa is the third-largest city in Arizona with an approximate population of 460,155. Considered to be one of the fastest-emerging cities in the United States, numerous freeways pass through the Mesa area, including U.S. Route 60. In attracting several visitors and new residents on a yearly basis, Mesa also embraces its share of motorcyclists in which accidents are known to take place from time to time.

Motorcycle collisions in Mesa may come about when other motorists use poor judgment while driving, whether they are distracted or otherwise negligent. Accidents involving motorcycles may also be caused by dangerous road conditions or defective motorcycle or auto parts. No matter what the reason for an accident, motorcycle accident injuries can be catastrophic, thus imposing many emotional, physical, and financial challenges for an injury victim and his or her family to endure. A skilled Mesa motorcycle accident attorney may be able to assist a motorcycle accident victim obtain compensation from negligent parties. Such recompense can help pay for property damage, past and future earnings lost, medical bills, and physical therapy.

In some of the most severe motorcycle accidents, a motorcyclist may suffer traumatic brain injury (TBI). Even if a motorcyclist is wearing a helmet, they risk enduring brain injury or other serious injuries, especially if their collision involves high speeds or multiple vehicles. When a brain injury is caused by another individual or entity’s negligence, an injured motorcyclist may seek compensation to help cover expenses often related to long-term treatment and medical aid.

Mark and Alexis Breyer’s husband and wife law team have worked diligently to assist their clients with getting the best possible compensation for their motorcycle accident or brain injury case. Since 1996, we have been operating in the East Valley area and throughout the State of Arizona. Our skilled attorneys have a strong familiarity with local courts and judges that provide our clients the representation and guidance they need to reach a successful outcome in their case.

At Breyer Law, we will use every resource to protect the rights of you and your family so that compensation is justly accounted for by negligent parties. For a free, no-cost consultation of your Mesa motorcycle accident or brain injury case, call Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at 480-753-4534 today.

Some people argue that wearing a seatbelt should be a choice. In other words, it should be left to each individual to decide if he or she will suffer a serious injury or avoid one. As Arizona personal injury attorneys, we have helped many people who’ve sustained severe injuries in auto accidents. Likewise we have helped the families of loved ones who have been lost in car crashes, too. More often than not, those serious injuries or tragic deaths could have been prevented if a seatbelt had been worn. Consider the people you love when you make the decision not to wear a seatbelt. Consider your financial interests, if is a significant motivating factor for you.

Here’s why. Wearing a seatbelt will allow you to receive full compensation if somebody else causes you a serious injury. In Arizona, even if somebody admits to being completely at fault for an accident—even if that person further admits that their negligence caused a debilitating injury to another driver-- the at fault driver can be released from responsibility without paying a dime if they show that a seatbelt would have decreased or eliminated the injury. The at fault driver – even when he has admitted fault– is not responsible for any of the medical bills, lost wages, or other compensable claims.

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In our first post discussing seatbelt laws in Arizona, we mentioned that some doctors may state that if a person had worn a seatbelt, they would not have survived the car accident. Although this is not what most people expect to hear, it does happen. However, even if these statements come from medical doctors, those doctors were not present at the scene of the collision. They’re not crime scene experts reconstructing the accident, they are health professionals working to heal the wounded.

Although the service they provide is invaluable, the comments they make after the fact do not constitute a true expert opinion. They are qualified to determine the extent of injuries suffered, but not the direct cause of those injuries. They can only speculate that injuries were avoided as a result of not wearing a seatbelt.

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The city of Tempe is situated in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area within Maricopa County. Bordered by Phoenix and Guadalupe on the west, Mesa on the east, Scottsdale on the north, and Chandler on the South, Tempe has an approximate population of 174,091. As the most densely populated city in Arizona, one can only imagine just how many individuals pass through Tempe in addition to its many residents. Similar to other busy cities, motorcyclists who take to Tempe’s roads are unfortunately not immune to being involved in collisions.

Motorcycle accidents in Tempe can be caused by negligent or distracted motorists, dangerous road conditions, or even defective motorcycle or auto parts. Whatever the cause, motorcycle accident injuries can range from minor to severe, thus inflicting tremendous emotional, physical, and financial hardship upon an injury victim. An experienced Tempe motorcycle accident lawyer may be able to help an individual injured in a motorcycle accident receive compensation from negligent parties to help cover pain and suffering, medical bills, past and future lost wages, and property damage.

One of the most serious injures a rider can suffer from a motorcycle accident is a brain injury. Due to being more exposed to the elements and impacts of the road than those inside a passenger vehicle or truck, motorcyclists may endure traumatic brain injury (TBI) even when a helmet is worn. When a brain injury is caused by another person’s negligence or reckless driving, an injured individual may seek compensation to help pay for expenses associated with the often long-term treatment of brain injuries.

Since 1996, Mark and Alexis Breyer’s husband and wife law team have worked diligently to assist their clients with getting the best possible compensation for their motorcycle accident or brain injury case. Considering our history of operating in the East Valley area and throughout the State of Arizona, we have a firm acquaintance with local courts and judges and can provide our clients the representation and counsel they need to increase the likelihood of a positive outcome in their case. At Breyer Law, we will exhaust every resource to protect the rights of you and your family so that compensation is justly accounted for by negligent parties. For a free, no-cost consultation of your Tempe motorcycle accident or brain injury case, call Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at 480-753-4534 today.

As the first post in our three blog series discussing Arizona seatbelt laws and how they pertain to personal injury claims, we will begin by addressing that Arizona’s seatbelt laws are a little bit confusing to many people, but the underlying principles are well known. For example, most people understand that throughout the state, no matter where you are, you are required to wear a seatbelt. The public realizes that this has been the law in this state and almost every other state in the country for a long time. Drivers and passengers alike know they will get a traffic ticket if they drive without wearing a seatbelt.

But there are some important facts that most motorists don’t know. When it comes to how the failure to wear a seatbelt affects a personal injury claim, the question becomes more complicated.

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Finding a Peoria product liability attorney or a defective product injury lawyer can be a challenge. First of all, there are substantial differences between a typical personal injury case and a product liability case. Thus, choosing the best possible lawyer when you have been injured due to a defective or poorly-made product, make sure you go to an attorney you can trust.

It’s important to consider that product liability claims require proof that the product was faulty. There are three common ways in which a product can be proven defective in order to allow its purchaser to recover damages for injury. The first is defective design. A poorly-designed product often hurts numerous people by malfunctioning or breaking due to serious flaws. A person who has been seriously injured by a dangerously defective product in Peoria, Arizona, often learns from the investigation of a hardworking personal injury lawyer that the same product has caused harm to people throughout the United States.

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Those who have been injured in a motorcycle accident may be wondering how an insurance company would deny them the fair settlement that they deserve. Obviously, the at-fault driver and his or her insurance company will likely do everything possible to deny payment. Many of the ploys used to cheat motorcycle victims are the same as those used to deceive car accident victims. However, there are also unique tricks that are sometimes used to deny fair settlement to motorcycle accident victims. This is one reason why hiring an experienced Arizona personal injury lawyer to advise victims after a serious motor cycle accident is critically important.

The list of ways an insurance provider will try to deny fair payment is too long to detail here. However, a couple of common issues frequently arise. First, everyone who rides a motorcycle in Arizona knows that there is no state helmet law for those over the age of 18. This means it is legal to cycle anywhere in the state of Arizona without a helmet. But did you know that there is also a law that allows the insurer of a driver who causes an accident to deny payment based upon a motorcyclist’s failure to wear a helmet?

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Surprise is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Arizona. Currently, the population is approximately 90,717. The amount of Surprise residents has grown nearly three times since 2000, which is thirteen times greater than population numbers from 1990, and more than twenty-four times population figures recorded in 1980. Due to the large amount of retirees moving to Surprise beginning in the 1990s, it is understandable that the city has experienced a dynamic population growth amidst its 69.5 square miles.

With such a vast population in Surprise, many residents and visitors utilize various roadways and highways. As a consequence, distracted or negligent driving, defective truck parts, or improper truck maintenance can all cause a truck accident to take place in Surprise. It is during such challenging times that truck accident victims may require the legal counsel and representation of a skilled Surprise truck accident attorney.

When truck collisions involving automobiles, motorcycles, or pedestrians, occur in Surprise, catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and wrongful death can take place. Compensation may be sought for injured victims or surviving family members of a wrongful death victim when accidents are caused by a truck driver’s negligence or any negligent action on the part of a trucking company.

At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., our Husband and Wife Law Team have handled numerous wrongful death cases involving truck accidents. We understand how devastating wrongful death accidents can be for families to endure. No one should ever have to experience such a loss. In addition, many families suffer financially because they are not prepared to pay for funeral expenses or they happen to lose their primary breadwinner.

The attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C., will utilize every resource to protect the rights of you and your family so that damages for any funeral costs, medical bills, hospital treatment, and loss of companionship are justly accounted for by negligent parties. For a free, no-obligation consultation of your Surprise wrongful death or truck accident case, call Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at 623-930-8064 today.

Driving while talking on a cell phone leads to multitudes of car accidents in Peoria, Arizona and all over the country. Sending text messages while driving greatly increases the risk of serious injury to drivers, pedestrians, and others in the Peoria area. When a motorist causes the serious injury or tragic death of another person simply by not giving their full attention to the road, it’s inexcusable. Making phone calls and texting while driving is one of the most obvious forms of negligence that exists on our roadways today.

Many people who have suffered serious injury in a Peoria, AZ car wreck suspect the other driver of talking on the phone and failing to pay adequate attention. Maybe they have specific evidence leading them to believe that the other driver was sending text messages and that led to the accident. In other cases, the role of a cell phone is harder to prove.

Some may wonder whether or not it’s important to hire a Peoria personal injury lawyer if they have been seriously injured in an accident caused when the other driver has been sending text messages or talking on their cell phone and not paying attention to the road. That is a complicated question, but the answer is usually yes

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As Arizona personal injury attorneys, we know that one of the most common kinds of accidents that befall motorcycle riders involves a car turning left as a motorcycle headed in the opposite direction crosses the intersection. The car’s driver does not see the motorcycle and turns left directly in front of it. As a testimony to their prevalence, there is a warning in the Harley Davidson owner’s manual concerning this specific type of accident. In our practice, we have seen accidents like this on a repeated basis. For some reason, many motorists simply fail to look for oncoming motorcycles as vigilantly as they watch for larger oncoming vehicles.

A common reaction from the car’s driver following this kind of accident is to claim that the motorcycle was speeding. Yes, they never saw the motorcycle. Yet, to them, this fact is not due to of a failure on their part. It’s because the motorcycle appeared out of nowhere. It must have been speeding, they argue.

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Far too often, as Phoenix personal injury attorneys, we see wounded, even permanently impaired, Arizona construction workers who never avail themselves of their rights under the personal injury system. Many construction site accidents are caused by other subcontractors or workers at the jobsite who fail to follow OSHA standards and other laws related to workplace safety. Disregarding acceptable standards of caution in a construction trade, and causing injury to someone else, often opens the floodgates for claims to be made in addition to workers' compensation. This happens without forfeiting any available rights pertaining to the workers' compensation claim. Personal injury claims are made in addition to, not instead of, the workers' compensation claim.

It is important not to allow the type of construction accident that has occurred to get in the way of a proper analysis. There is no restriction that dictates which types of construction accident allow personal injury claims to be brought. That’s why it’s vital to find a skilled attorney to review a claim and see if more compensation can be sought outside of workers' compensation.

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As Arizona personal injury lawyers, we see some types of accidents that tend to repeat themselves. One of the more common ways that bicycle riders are hurt is by being struck while passing through an intersection. Frequently, a car turns left directly in front of an oncoming cyclist because they don’t see the cyclist. Those who bicycle often know that drivers usually do not pay adequate attention to vehicles with two wheels. Motorists do not even heed motorcycles riders, despite the great noise a motorcycle’s engine makes. On the road and at intersections drivers fail to recognize bicyclists over and over again.

On the other hand, many people have never ridden a bike on the road, and many have not ridden one at all since they were children. This could explain why they don’t notice bikers on the road. The trouble is that these same folks may end up sitting on a jury in a serious bike accident case.

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Avondale is located in Maricopa County and its population has nearly doubled in less than a decade’s time. Covering a span of 41.3 square miles, the city of Avondale has approximately 75,000 residents and a population density over 1,816 people per square mile. Since 1980, Avondale’s population has at least doubled in size every decade. The Phoenix International Raceway draws a large number of visitors throughout the year. Similar to other big cities, incidents of wrongful death have been known to take place in Avondale due to various forms of negligence.

Whether a wrongful death occurs due to a truck accident, construction accident, or auto accident, wrongful death accidents in Avondale can devastate families. No family should have to endure the emotional grief and financial burden brought on by a wrongful death. Many families are not usually prepared to pay for a funeral or cover expenses without their primary wage earner. It is during such challenging times that a skilled Avondale wrongful death lawyer may be able to assist a family in seeking damages from negligent parties responsible for the fatal incident.

At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., we have handled several wrongful death cases involving truck accidents, as well as many other tragic accidents. Trucks have the power to inflict much harm to passengers and drivers in smaller vehicles. When truck collisions occur in Avondale, catastrophic injuries like spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and even wrongful death may take place. When these accidents are caused by truck driver or trucking company negligence, compensation may be sought by injured victims or family members of wrongful death victims.

The attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C., will utilize every resource to protect the rights of you and your family so that damages for any medical bills, hospital treatment, funeral costs, and loss of companionship are justly accounted for by negligent parties. Since 1996, Mark and Alexis Breyer’s husband and wife law team have worked diligently to help their clients with getting the best possible compensation for their truck accident injury or wrongful death case. For a free and confidential evaluation of your Avondale wrongful death or truck accident case, call Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at 623-930-8064 today.

An uninsured claim can be made when a person who is judged to be at fault for an auto accident had absolutely no insurance at the time the accident occurred. In these cases, the other driver’s insurance policy may cover what the at-fault driver’s policy should have covered.

In other words, let’s say you or somebody you love was seriously hurt as a result of a car accident in Peoria, Arizona that was caused by somebody else. Most Peoria personal injury lawyers would agree that the person who caused the accident should logically have to pay for medical bills, wage loss, pain, frustration stemming from the accident, as well as all other legally compensable rights that can be exercised as a result of the injury. However, let’s assume in this example that the person who caused the accident did not bother to get car insurance. Because that person hasn’t fulfilled his or her legal responsibility by taking out an insurance policy, not only have they caused a serious injury they don’t even have an insurance policy against which the injured party can make a claim. Does this mean the wronged motorist is completely out of luck?

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Experiencing the unexpected is never easy. Auto accidents can happen in a matter of seconds and often leave victims to endure serious injuries for potentially long periods of time. These situations can be even more overwhelming when an accident victim does not have health insurance. This may mean that an auto accident victim of someone else’s negligence could be forced to live with a serious, painful, and debilitating condition, unable to get the surgery they need because of money. What should a person who’s left in this situation do?

In these cases, experienced Phoenix personal injury lawyers can often find excellent medical resources-- including surgeons, surgical facilities, anesthesiologists, orthopedists, neurosurgeons, pain specialists, and other medical providers-- to provide the necessary care to the client. This care is not free, but doctors will provide this type of care to people who lack health insurance when an injury case is being pursued. Usually they put what is called a lien on the case. This means that they are entitled to be reimbursed in the end when the case is settled.

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Florence is one of the oldest towns in the state of Arizona and has an estimated population of 20,781. As the county seat of Pinal County, Florence is the sixth oldest European settlement in Arizona. Considering its diverse and thriving culture and scenic desert surroundings, Florence has much to offer its residents and visitors. Similar to other large towns, Florence experiences its share of accidents or incidents resulting from negligent actions. Some of these tragic events may lead to wrongful death in which surviving family members may require the assistance of a skilled Florence wrongful death attorney.

Wrongful death accidents in Florence can devastate families. Whether the loss of a loved one occurs because of a truck accident, work-related accident, or auto accident, no family should ever have to experience such emotional grief. In many situations, surviving family members encounter financial struggles due to a wrongful death. This may take place when a family is not prepared to pay for the expenses of a funeral or loses their primary breadwinner.

At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., our skilled personal injury lawyers have handled several wrongful death cases, many of which involve truck accidents. With their hefty weight and size, large trucks can inflict catastrophic injuries upon occupants of smaller vehicles and even other truck drivers. When a truck collision occurs in Florence due to a truck driver’s negligence, compensation may be obtained for injured victims or surviving family members of wrongful death victims. The trucking company responsible for employing the truck driver may also be held legally accountable under certain circumstances.

Since 1996, Mark and Alexis Breyer’s husband and wife law team have worked diligently to help their clients with getting the best possible compensation for their truck accident injury or wrongful death case. The attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. will utilize every resource and years of acquired legal experience to protect the rights of you and your family. It is important to us that you receive the compensation that you deserve to help pay for funeral costs, hospital treatment, medical bills, and loss of companionship. For a free and confidential evaluation of your Florence wrongful death or truck accident case, call Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at 520-624-4228 today.

Many auto accident victims may have insurance coverage that they are unaware of called uninsured motorist coverage. This is coverage that drivers adopt in case they are hurt by somebody who does not have insurance. Many clients of Phoenix personal injury lawyers are afraid to make uninsured motorist coverage claims because their rights have not been fully explained to them.

First, insurance companies are not allowed by Arizona law to raise their rates, so they offer an uninsured motorist coverage claim. Second, uninsured motorist coverage claims (sometimes called UM claims) are the very best way to protect your personal rights if a driver who causes an accident and does not have insurance. The most important reason that you elect to pay for uninsured motorist coverage is to protect you in case you are seriously hurt.

We often point out the fact that the liability insurance coverage everybody is required by law to have a way to protect everybody else in the world in case you are at fault in an accident. However, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (UM and UIM) protects you, your family, and your loved ones in case you or somebody else you love is hurt as a result of somebody else’s negligence. Failing to pursue an uninsured or underinsured motorist by filing a claim-- after paying for the UM or UIM policy-- makes very little sense after a serious Arizona car accident.

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