Representing Victims of Personal Injury

Insurance companies usually want to settle injury claims as quickly, and as cheaply, as possible. Settling a claim fast and out of court does cost far less than a lengthy litigation process. But beware, a quick settlement may not necessarily be in your best interest. If you have suffered serious injuries which will likely be permanent, a quick settlement could result in waiving some of the bigger damages you are entitled.

You should use strong discretion in what information you provide.

If you were involved in an accident that was not your fault and you suffer injuries, you will likely be contacted by the defendant insurance company quite soon after the accident. If you have not hired a personal injury attorney at that time, you should use strong discretion in what information you provide to the defendant insurance company. You should not sign any medical authorizations, and should not give a recorded statement.

Arizona two year statute of limitations.

In Arizona, the deadline, or statute of limitations, that a personal injury claim must be resolved is two years from the date of the accident. In reality, you have very sufficient time to agree to an offer of settlement that may have been conveyed by the defendant insurance company. So, don't feel pressured. If you are still receiving medical treatment for your accident related injuries at the time of the offer, you likely do not want to accept the offer as your damages are still incurring.

Do you even need an attorney?

It is not always necessary to hire an attorney to get a fair settlement. If you were involved in a minor fender bender, and did not receive any personal injury, then you may likely receive a fair offer of settlement for your property damage to your vehicle. However, if there is a dispute about who is at fault, then you should strongly consider contacting a personal injury attorney. Also, if you are involved in a car accident where the at-fault driver has minimal insurance, or no insurance, you should strongly consider contacting an attorney.

Most attorneys who handle a personal injury case charge a contingent fee, meaning, they will receive payment by taking a percentage of your settlement or result. This contingent fee percentage is in the same ballpark for most attorneys. The truth is, not all attorneys are the same. This is why you should strongly consider hiring an attorney who only practices in personal injury litigation. By focusing on only personal injury litigation, that attorney will be more familiar with the claims process, how to handle confusing medical provider liens, how to dispute common defenses asserted by the defendant insurance company, and ultimately, how to obtain the true compensation you deserve for your injuries.

Hire an personal injury attorney as soon as you have become injured.

Hiring an attorney sooner than later is definitely advantageous for you. Once you hire an attorney, the defendant insurance company can no longer bother you. Also, many times crucial evidence will need to be secured to prove your case. More often than not, the farther from the accident, the more likely evidence will be misplaced, concealed or destroyed.

Here at The Kille Law Firm, PLLC, we only practice personal injury litigation. If you have been injured by the recklessness of someone else, we want to help you. Call us today for a better tomorrow.