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Phoenix Auto Accident Lawyers
Our Phoenix auto accident lawyers have earned a reputation in bodily injury and wrongful death cases as skilled negotiators and experienced trial attorneys. First and foremost, the key to our success is putting the client's interests first. We use advanced presentation and trial techniques, while endeavoring to work each and every case to a successful result.
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Consider our track record and these three important criteria when choosing a law firm.
- Credentials...In 2008 and 2009 alone we secured over $15 million for our clients. We are members of the most prestigious state and national legal organizations in the United States. A peer review rated law firm means that we have passed stringent requirements for over 25 years in the area of bodily injury and wrongful death.
- Experience...Our lawyers have helped countless people in Arizona obtain high-dollar compensation in negligence cases. Often the skills of a quality attorney in a serious accident case are the difference between a settlement for over $6 million (and a life of dignity) and a very modest settlement (and a life of hardship). Only a partner will handle your serious injury case.
- Expertise...Our firm focuses on personal injury and wrongful death cases, including car accidents and motorcycle, tractor-trailer, bicycle, pedestrian and dog bite injuries. We are known for client dedication and successful results in the most difficult and complex matters.
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Our Phoenix auto accident team approach is led by experienced and highly respected law partners and staff bringing a commitment to successful case results. This team approach includes top accident experts in all required fields: accident reconstructionists, physicians, economists and other experts maximizing your potential settlement or award.
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What Should You Do If You Are Seriously Injured?
Dealing with a serious injury from a car accident can feel overwhelming. With the injury itself, mounting medical bills, ongoing treatment, and changes to work and family life it is difficult to envision better times ahead. If injuries were caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another driver you may eligible to receive compensation for your losses. Enlisting the guidance of a qualified car accident attorney in Fresno can make the whole process a lot easier.
Seek medical treatment
If you were not taken immediately to the hospital after your accident it is essential to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If you wait to seek treatment you run the risk of your injuries worsening. The insurance company may also claim your injuries were not caused by the accident. In the months that follow be consistent with treatment and follow doctor’s orders. Maintain a record of all treatment including medical bills, receipts, and prescription information. Fully documenting injuries will help maximize compensation.
Preserve evidence
It is important to document and retain as much evidence as possible about the accident. Such details can be used to help establish your case. Take photos of visible injuries and vehicle damage. Save all receipts and bills related to your injuries including medical bills and vehicle repair receipts. Write down your memories of the event as soon as possible.
Contact your insurance company
Inform your insurance company about the accident. Be straightforward and keep answers concise. Do not volunteer extra information, give a recorded statement, or sign any documents. All of these may be used against you at a later date. The insurance companies may offer to settle early on. Do not accept a settlement agreement before consulting with a Fresno car accident attorney. It is important to give yourself time to fully assess the extent of injuries before agreeing to settle.
Consult an attorney
Contact an experienced Fresno auto accident lawyer as soon as possible. A lawyer will assist you in determining the amount of your claim, how to complete and submit the complicated paperwork, and when to take action each step of the way. A car accident lawyer in Fresno will also ensure your injury claim is filed before the statute of limitations runs out. Do not let the insurance company convince you to settle for less than you deserve. With an attorney by your side you have a greater chance of receiving fair compensation.
The experienced Fresno automobile accident attorneys at Miller & Ayala represent clients who are seriously injured in car accidents. To learn more about our personal injury practice or to schedule a free consultation with one of our skilled Fresno car accident lawyers, contact Miller & Ayala, LLP today.
Consequences of Not Staying Awake at the Wheel
Truck drivers often push the limits of sleep due to delivery deadlines, company requirements, and when truckers work by the mile; the more miles driven the bigger the paycheck. To meet these expectations truck drivers continue to drive more hours and more miles, which often leads to driver fatigue and the cause of Tennessee 18 wheeler accidents.  According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)—
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- Thirty percent of all trucking accidents are due to drivers falling asleep at the wheel
- 52 percent of 107 single-vehicle accidents involve large trucks (80,000 lbs.) and are due to fatigue
- Drivers admitted to falling asleep in 18 percent of the cases
- One in three truck accidents involves driver fatigue
In addition, a study by the Institute of Traffic Safety and Management indicates that of 593 truck drivers 47.1 percent fall asleep at the wheel
Wake up — fatigue could mean an 18-wheeler accident in Tennessee
Eighteen-wheeler accidents in Tennessee are not typically single vehicle accidents. There are usually other cars involved. Individuals, who have been injured in an accident due to a truck driver falling asleep at the wheel, need an experienced 18-wheeler accident attorney in Tennessee who studies the causes of accidents and laws surrounding safe trucking practices.
The truth is truck accidents in Tennessee can be avoided, but when the truck driver and trucking companies push the physical limits of an individual causing driver fatigue, it is your right to receive compensation for their negligence. Craft & Sheppard, PLC are your legal advocates when you have suffered in juries in Tennessee 18-wheeler accidents.
Roanoke Injury Settlements
The brain is an important organ that is the hub of your personality, sensory perception, heartbeat and breathing regulation, muscular control, and many other things. Thus, when it is injured, you can lose control of all of these things and more. That is why it can be extremely tragic when an accident occurs that results in this kind of injury. Such was unfortunately the case that involved in a recently settled personal injury suite against the city of Chicago.
When a stolen van ran a red light to evade pursuing police officers, it struck a seventeen year old girl. Witnesses say the police officers chased the van for more than eight city blocks for over six minutes prior to the accident. The victim suffered brain injuries, a broken collarbone, and lacerated internal organs. With the aid of injury attorneys, she filed a suite against the city of Chicago.
The victim’s pursuit for compensation is well deserved. Not just for Roanoke, Virginia, but around the world, traumatic brain injuries send an estimated one million people to the doctor's office each year. Of these, 50,000-100,000 will suffer long-term issues from the injury. The purpose of the skull is to give a hard, protective shield to the brain. However, when the head is strongly shaken, it can harm the brain without showing an external sign of damage. When symptoms of a brain injury arise, after receiving proper medical attention, one should also seek an auto accident attorney in Roanoke.
Automobile accident attorneys are well experienced at handling such cases. Recovering from head injuries can take time, causing one to miss work and other aspects of their daily life. If you have suffered from closed head trauma, resulting in brain injury, you should contact a lawyer about your options. When the victim consulted with her attorneys, she found that there was a party legally at fault beyond just unfortunate circumstance.
The victim filed her suite over negligent police work. Chicago police officers are required to get approval from their supervisors before starting a potentially dangerous pursuit of a vehicle. However, in the pursuit that injured the victim, police officers did not seek permission to follow the stolen van. Witnesses saw the officers pursue the criminal for several blocks, while the police officers deny any such pursuit took place, and contend they were parked a block away when they witnessed the van strike the victim in her car.
Fortunately for the victim, the case was well settled. She received a $3 million dollar reward. For a similar Virginia case, injury settlement in Roanoke could be equally accomplished with the appropriate injury law firm.
