Phoenix Pothole Auto Accident Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Arizona Pothole Accidents Are Often More Serious Than You Think
As attorneys who see many clients injured in Arizona pothole accidents, we know that hitting a pothole can be more serious than many drivers think. Potholes can cause serious injuries as well as damage to car exteriors, tires, and the undercarriages of cars. Many drivers just keep driving, unaware that their cars are extremely damaged. They may also be unaware that they have sustained a back or neck injury until hours later when it begins hurting. Bikers and pedestrians who run into potholes typically face more serious injuries than individuals inside of vehicles. Bikers may be thrown off their bike and land on their head causing serious head trauma or facial scarring, and we have handled cases like these for clients before. Pedestrians, including runners and little children, may also face serious injuries when falling due to an unexpected pothole. Here is information you should know about these types of accidents.
Arizona Pothole Accidents Cause Injury
Many times potholes are caused by poor maintenance of the city or state. There are times as well where the state may blame the owner of the land in front of the pothole. This sometimes will require a lawsuit to determine who is at fault. What is most important to know is that when the city or state is to blame for not maintaining the safety of the pothole for innocent citizens, it is important to contact a lawyer right away. Why is that? That is because in most circumstances under Arizona law, the city and state must receive what is called a Notice of Claim within 180 days after the incident. If you do not file a proper Notice of Claim and do not serve it on the correct people, you can lose your rights to pursue the claim forever.
Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney
Great personal injury attorneys in Arizona know that there are many different parties that may be responsible for your injuries from a pothole accident, including the government body responsible for fixing and maintaining the roads. Contact the Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. to see what we can do for you. We have obtained large settlements for our clients in the past and have handled cases like these so we know what it takes to pursue a claim against the city or other parties for injury that is caused by not maintaining a quality road so that potholes, cracks, and other damage to roadways do not occur which ultimately cause injury to innocent people. Call us today for a free consultation.
