Chandler Arizona Car Accident Lawyers
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Chandler Car Accident
Injured victims of Chandler car accidents often suffer financial burdens, physical pain and emotional turmoil. When these damages are caused by another driver’s negligence, injured victims may pursue compensation through an insurance claim or through a civil lawsuit. However, obtaining fair and full compensation for all injuries, damages and losses sustained in a car accident is no easy task. Insurance companies, defense attorneys and others may post significant hurdles in your path. In such cases, you need the help and guidance of an experienced Chandler car accident lawyer who will fight for your rights and ensure that you secure the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Chandler Car Accident Statistics
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation's crash statistics, in 2009, there were 3,479 total car accidents in Chandler in which three people were killed and 1,438 people were injured. Two of the three Chandler car accident fatalities involved a drunk driver. Also 103 car accident injuries in Chandler involved DUI collisions.
Civil Lawsuits
A car accident could be caused by many different factors. Often times, they are caused by negligent drivers who are impaired, distracted, speeding, or driving recklessly. Injured victims of Chandler crashes may pursue financial compensation by filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver. Family members of someone killed in a Chandler crash may file a wrongful death claim to hold the at-fault party liable for their losses.
Compensation Available to Victims
All accident-related losses should be included in a civil lawsuit. Injured victims can seek compensation from the at-fault motorist for:
- Medical expenses: This should include the emergency room bills, hospital stays, cost of medication, medical equipment and rehabilitation or physical therapy costs related to the accident.
- Loss of earnings: If the injury is substantial enough to cause the victim to miss work, the lost wages should be included in the claim.
- Physical pain: Some injuries result in substantial pain that can last for prolonged periods of time. The pain suffered by someone’s negligence may be given a monetary value in car accident cases.
- Emotional distress: If someone is suffering emotionally because of his or her injuries, that suffering may be taken into consideration during the claim process.
- Other financial losses: Loss of one's vehicle, car repair or property damage should also be taken into consideration before filing a claim.
In cases where a victim dies as the result of a car accident in Chandler, his or her surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party. Compensation that may be sought in wrongful death claims include medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, lost future income (including pension and insurance), loss of love and companionship and other related damages.
The experienced Chandler personal injury attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices, P.C. help the victims of Chandler car accidents pursue compensation for their losses. We offer free consultations at 480-753-4534 to all Chandler car accidents victims and/or their families. Please contact our office today to find out how we can help you.
