If you’ve been injured in an accident of any kind, your mind is probably racing. “Will I be okay? How long will it take until I recover? How am I going to pay my hospital bills?” If you were injured due to someone else’s reckless behavior, there’s an extra layer of doubt: “Will my offender be held accountable, and will justice be served?” Hiring a personal injury lawyer in Scottsdale, AZ protects your rights as a victim and secures the fair compensation needed to pay for expensive hospital bills or compensate you for lost wages you may have incurred.
Esquire Law is the most respected personal injury law firm in Arizona and Utah, dedicated to representing injury victims and fighting for their maximum compensation. We’re a veteran team of empathetic and skilled injury lawyers, making us the ideal choice for those seeking legal counsel following an accident. Esquire Law advocates on your behalf when insurance companies put their interests before yours. With us on your side, you’ll be able to focus on what matters most: You.
Why Choose Esquire Law?
Esquire Law is a personal injury law firm committed to providing legal representation for the residents of Scottsdale. We combine the resources of a big firm with the personalized attention and transparent communication of a small firm. From the initial consultation, clients understand why they can trust Esquire Law during their time of need. When insurance companies try to undervalue cases, our attorneys fight relentlessly to maximize compensation for our clients in Scottsdale.
Esquire Law’s reputation and client-focused approach make us the trusted choice for those seeking top-tier legal representation after sustaining injuries. Our case results speak for themselves, with clients having been awarded millions after entrusting us with their recovery process.
Were you rear-ended in traffic? Our client was awarded $325,000 in compensation following a similar accident.
Were you struck by another vehicle making an illegal turn? We helped another client receive $300,000 after suffering injuries from this type of accident.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
With offices in Phoenix, Tucson (AZ), and Salt Lake City (UT), our team is as far-reaching as our areas of experience. Esquire Law provides legal services to victims who have suffered injuries stemming from a variety of accidents.
If you live in Scottsdale and have been involved in any of the following types of accidents, contact Esquire Law right away. You may be entitled to compensation due related to medical expenses, lost wages, property damages, or pain and suffering.
- Car Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Slip and Fall
- Truck Accident
- Bicycle Accident
- Boating Accident
- Brain Injury
- Dog Bite
- Pedestrian Accident
- Spinal Cord Injury
Our Legal Approach
When handling personal injury cases in Scottsdale, Esquire Law takes a holistic approach to make sure that our clients feel confident in the legal care and results they receive. It starts with a free, initial consultation in which we get to know you and the circumstances surrounding your case.
From there, we will initiate an investigation in which evidence will be gathered to compose a compelling case. The type of evidence collected includes:
- Police report from the incident
- Medical records and bills
- Photos and videos from the accident
- Eyewitness accounts
- Testimony of experts, including medical professionals and accident reconstruction specialists
- Family interviews
Once the case has been built on reliable evidence collection, we negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf to award a fair settlement. This typically begins with the filing of an insurance claim against the at-fault party’s provider. However, insurance companies don’t always act in good faith. They may try to minimize your compensation on the assumption that you don’t know your legal rights. To prove them otherwise, follow these helpful tips:
- File your claim promptly
- Avoid admitting fault for your injuries
- Decline requests to provide a recorded statement
- Only provide the information specifically requested
- Consult an attorney before accepting any settlement offer
Insurance companies’ initial settlement offers are notoriously lower than the claim’s true value. Rather than settling for an inadequate sum, Esquire Law will advise you and negotiate with the insurer for a fair outcome. Insurance carriers take claimants more seriously when they’re represented by legal counsel.
Last, you may have the right to pursue legal action against the party responsible for your accident. If necessary, Esquire Law will prepare for trial and litigate in court on your behalf. Personal injury cases often hinge on proving negligence – a failure to meet the expected duty of care, resulting in harm. To establish negligence, four elements must typically be established:
- The defendant owed you a duty of care
- The defendant breached that duty of care
- The breach caused your accident/injury
- You sustained damages
In addition to holding the negligent party accountable, your lawsuit may result in a variety of other benefits. For example, a favorable outcome may prevent others from being involved in similar accidents resulting from the reckless behavior of the defendant. You may also receive financial compensation that can cover various losses, including medical expenses, lost income, pain/suffering, emotional distress, loss of quality of life, property damage, and punitive damages. Claim values depend on factors like injury severity, age, income, case circumstances, and the defendant’s conduct.
Contact Esquire Law, your Scottsdale personal injury lawyer, for a free case evaluation. We’ll provide you with an estimate of what your case is worth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a personal injury case take?
The amount of time it takes to receive your settlement depends on several factors, including:
- The complexity of your case
- How many parties are involved
- How much evidence is available
- Each party’s willingness to settle
Should I talk with an insurance company?
Most insurance companies require policyholders to report accidents shortly after they occur. However, we strongly recommend speaking with a Scottsdale personal injury lawyer before contacting your insurance provider and giving them a recorded statement. Insurance companies often care more about their bottom line than your well-being, so you can’t always trust them to have your best interest at heart. A trusted car accident attorney will review your case thoroughly, explain your legal options to you, and advise you on what to tell your insurance company.
What compensation can I receive?
You can seek two types of compensation, or compensatory damages, in a personal injury case.
- Economic: These are measurable losses with a monetary value. Common examples include medical bills, rehabilitative care, property damage, lost wages, mental health treatment, and prescription medication.
- Non-Economic: These are intangible losses that affect a person’s well-being but have no direct monetary repercussions. Common examples include pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional trauma, scarring and disfigurement, amputation, and loss of companionship or consortium.
What if I am partially at fault?
Thanks to comparative negligence laws, plaintiffs can still seek compensation even if they’re partially at fault for the accident. Their compensation is simply reduced by the percentage of fault they contribute.
Utah practices modified comparative negligence, which allows plaintiffs to be up to 49% at fault for an accident and still seek compensation. If a plaintiff is 50% or more at fault, they cannot seek compensation from the defendant.
Arizona practices pure comparative negligence, which allows plaintiffs to be up to 99% at fault for an accident and still seek compensation for the remaining 1%.
Do I need to go to court?
Filing a personal injury lawsuit is complex. But Esquire Law is here to guide and support you every step of the way. From scheduling a consultation and gathering evidence to investigating the claim and submitting paperwork, we’ll handle it all so you don’t have to. You may have the right to pursue legal action in court and hold the negligent party accountable. We review on a case-by-case basis and will assist with everything from trial preparation to litigation.
How are lawyer fees structured?
Don’t let the thought of lawyer fees add to the pile of worries you face following an accident. Injury lawyers like Esquire Law operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning they will not charge their clients any upfront or out-of-pocket expenses. In other words, you will not pay any legal fees unless we achieve a favorable outcome in your case and recover the compensation to which you are entitled. As an injury victim, this benefits you during your time of limited resources to hold offenders accountable for their actions.
Who pays for my medical bills following a personal injury?
The person responsible for paying medical bills following an accident depends on who is at fault. If you were in a car accident, for example, it could be another driver, a car manufacturer, a repair shop, or some other factor. If more than one party is at fault, each one must pay the percentage of damages they contributed.
The Importance of Acting Quickly
No matter what kind of accident you’ve been in, contact an attorney as soon as possible to maximize your chances of receiving fair compensation. Delays might impact the availability of evidence and witness testimony. Additionally, your memory is more accurate in the early stages following an accident, which can improve the reliability of your testimony.
Each state has its own statutes of limitation which limit the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. Utah’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases is four years, while Arizona’s is two years. This means you have two to four years from the date of the accident to bring a lawsuit against the defendant. If you file a lawsuit once the statute of limitations has expired, you forfeit any compensation you could have otherwise received.
If you’ve been injured following an accident, act quickly to preserve your rights and maximize compensation. Contact a Scottsdale personal injury lawyer at Esquire today.
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Get in Touch with a Scottsdale Personal Injury Lawyer for a Free Consultation
If you’ve been injured in an accident, take the first step toward recovery and schedule a free consultation with Esquire Law. We’ll treat you with the dignity you deserve during these otherwise difficult situations. Your attorney-client relationship is important, so everything we discuss together will remain confidential. Contact us today to get started.