Peoria AZ Car Accident Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Peoria Car Accident
Do you know anyone who has been seriously injured in a Peoria car accident? Were they able to receive fair compensation for their injuries or did they end up suffering significant financial burdens? Many injured victims simply do not understand their legal rights or the proper ways to pursue compensation for the injuries and damages they have suffered. If you have been injured in a Peoria car accident due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another, you have legal rights. You do not have to be the one left holding costly bills. An experienced Peoria car accident lawyer will be able to guide you through what can be a complex legal process and help you secure the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Peoria Car Accident Statistics
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation's 2009 crash statistics, three people were killed and 981 were injured in Peoria car accidents. Also, two fatalities and 50 injuries during the same year were attributed to alcohol-related car accidents.
The True Cost of a Car Accident
Most accident victims understand that they may pursue compensation to repair or replace their damaged vehicles, but few understand the amount of compensation available to them for their other losses. When a serious or catastrophic injury occurs, the resulting financial damages can feel as severe as the physical damages suffered. In addition to the initial medical expenses, there may be future medical bills and significant time away from work as the victim recovers. It is also likely that the injured victim loses his or her job as a result of the injury. This could place significant financial and emotional burdens on not only the victim, but also his or her family.
Insurance companies often offer a quick settlement that does not fully cover all the damages sustained by the victim. This is why it is a bad idea for victims to take the first settlement that is offered to them. It is a well-established fact that a number of serious injuries such as whiplash or spinal injuries do not even surface until days or weeks after the crash. When an injured victim fails to wait and assess all damages and instead rushes into a settlement, there is a good chance that he or she will not receive full compensation.
Contacting a Peoria Car Accident Lawyer
Injured victims of Peoria car accidents can seek compensation for all medical expenses suffered as a result of the crash. Victims can also seek compensation for lost wages and where appropriate for pain and suffering and emotional distress. Seeking and obtaining such compensation can be a complex process.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Peoria car accident, please contact the experienced Peoria Arizona personal injury lawyers of The Breyer Law Offices P.C. We have successfully represented those who have been injured by the negligent motorists. We also have an excellent track record when it comes to fighting insurance companies and helping our injured clients obtain the compensation they rightfully deserve. Please call us today for a free consultation and comprehensive evaluation of your Peoria car accident claim.
