As the home to State Farm Stadium, Glendale sees considerable traffic in and out of town. The population has also exploded over the past 30 years, almost doubling in size. With so many people around, the roads have become more congested than ever, and traffic accidents are a common sight.

If you were hurt in a car collision, you should begin looking for an experienced attorney. CLS Law, PLLC, is an established Arizona personal injury law firm. Our team is committed to helping anyone hurt in an accident receive meaningful compensation for their injuries. Call us today to speak with our Glendale car accident lawyer in a no-obligation consultation. We will generally discuss your rights to file an insurance claim or lawsuit and possible next steps if we are hired.

How Motorists Are Injured in Glendale

Accidents happen all over town. Our team has helped victims injured in rear-end collisions, rollovers, and intersection accidents. They leave the scene of the accident with major injuries:

  • Head and neck injuries. Although seat belts restrain a person’s body, their head can whip around in a crash. Rear-end collisions often lead to whiplash and concussions, or a person can suffer a traumatic brain injury when their vehicle rolls over.
  • Burns. A car might catch on fire after a crash, trapping motorists. Electric vehicles often have horrific fires that can burn victims.
  • Chest injuries. High-speed accidents can injure internal organs and crack ribs. The seat belt can push against the sternum (breastbone), which then presses against the heart, causing a contusion. Chest injuries are potentially life-threatening, so get to a hospital if you feel any chest pain.
  • Spinal column injuries. Any accident could result in a spinal column injury. Fractures, herniated discs, and spinal cord injuries are common.

What You Need to Win

Arizona is a “fault” state for car wrecks. Accordingly, victims turn to the at-fault driver’s insurance to make a claim. In a fault system, reconstructing what happened is critical. We need to know who is to blame for the crash. If you are entirely at fault, then you can’t make a claim for compensation on anyone else’s insurance, so it’s common for the other driver to blame you for what happened. We’ll need to look carefully at all available evidence.

Most accidents are based on negligence, which is the failure to drive as a reasonably careful person would. All sorts of errors can lead to car accidents:

  • Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
  • Failing to yield
  • Passing around a curve
  • Tailgating
  • Driving while intoxicated or drunk
  • Drowsy driving
  • Backing up without using mirrors
  • Failing to check blind spots
  • Driving while using a cell phone
  • Distracted driving

Reach out to our law firm without delay. We can review the police report and contact witnesses to better understand what happened. We might also need to inspect the vehicles, so please do not get your car fixed immediately.

Third-Party Claims

In a handful of accidents, a third party might be at fault:

  • Glendale for failing to keep its roads safe. Some defects could force a motorist off the road, like road debris which a driver avoids, only to flip their vehicle or crash into a parked car.
  • Mechanic for failing to perform repairs in a careful manner, which leads to an accident.
  • Car rental company, if you rented a car that was defective and crashed as a result.
  • Manufacturers of defective parts, or the car company which sold the vehicle. A defect can make a car dangerous, so you might bring a product liability claim.

Third-party defendants also vigorously defend themselves. Don’t try to negotiate with them without first securing the right legal team.

CLS Wins Car Accident Cases

Our firm has developed strategies that work. We are eager to get started on your case as soon as we are hired. A Glendale car accident lawyer at CLS Law can:

  • Investigate the crash, including discussing the accident with witnesses and looking for physical or other evidence to use in accident reconstruction.
  • Coordinate with insurers to open a claim and complete paperwork.
  • Document your injuries, including the severity of your pain and any emotional distress.
  • Analyze the full value of your claim so that you don’t receive too little compensation.
  • Negotiate a settlement that is fair and evenhanded with all defendants.
  • Mediate the dispute to help reach common ground with the defendant on a fair settlement.
  • File a lawsuit before the statutory deadline to protect your legal rights.

We Win Big

Our goal is to obtain the most compensation we can for your accident. Ideally, you should receive economic damages for:

  • Repairs to your damaged car;
  • Car rental expenses while your vehicle is in the shop;
  • Medical bills to treat your injuries;
  • Lost wages or lost income.

Serious injuries can have ongoing losses, including future medical treatment or rehabilitation, as well as lost income if you can’t return to your old job due to disability. We will calculate these future losses so they are included in settlement negotiations.

You can also make a claim for non-economic damages, which range from pain and suffering to emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life. Some settlements are mostly made up of compensation for non-economic damages like these.

Fatal Car Accidents

Glendale sees many fatal accidents. Unfortunately, surviving family members are often unsure of their legal rights. The good news: Arizona has a wrongful death statute, which families can use to hold a defendant accountable for the death.

We need to show the defendant’s wrongful act led to your loved one’s death. This is a factual question. We also must establish the losses you suffered, such as lost services provided by the deceased, as well as any loss of financial support.

Money can never make up for a lost spouse, child, or parent. We understand that. But a settlement or court award will certainly help protect your family during a difficult time, and you should seek any accountability you can for the defendant’s wrongful act.

Steps To Take After a Crash in Glendale

You should do the following if you are involved in a Glendale car accident:

1.       Stop your vehicle immediately. The law requires that you stop and help anyone who is hurt in the crash. If you flee, you are committing a crime.

2.       Call the police to report the crash. An officer should respond to the call and visit the accident scene to generate a crash report.

3.       Take photographs of the cars before you move them. These pictures are excellent tools for reconstructing how the crash happened. Zoom in, if necessary, on the dents or scrapes on the side of a car.

4.       Ask the driver for name, address, license, registration, and insurance details. You should share your own personal information with the driver.

5.       Chat with witnesses who stop and ask them what they saw. Their testimony could prove critical later. Ask for a phone number or email address.

6.       Avoid admitting fault or apologizing. These mistakes could end up reducing your settlement.

7.       Visit the hospital when you are done. Tell the responding physician you were involved in a crash.

8.       Do not give a recorded statement to the insurance companies. Instead, report the accident to your insurer and provide basic details about where and when it happened.

9.       Avoid accepting a settlement until you contact an attorney.

Speak With A Glendale Car Accident Attorney At CLS Law Today!

This is the most critical step. Our Glendale car accident lawyer is eager to protect your rights. Contact us today to schedule a time to connect. You don’t have to navigate the aftermath of a car accident alone. Our car accident attorneys provide personalized, meaningful legal services. Call CLS Law today at (855) 257-9467 to start your complimentary case review and get the help you deserve.