Anyone injured in a personal injury accident faces long odds of receiving fair compensation. An injury claim requires thorough investigation and legwork. Unfortunately, many victims are stuck at home due to pain and bodily limitations, so they can’t prepare a claim like they need to. Please call CLS Law, PLLC, to get the assistance you need.

A Glendale personal injury lawyer with our firm can meet for an individual consultation. Our goal is to answer your questions and find out more about your accident so we can analyze whether you have a strong case. Contact us to find out more about our services or schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.

What is Personal Injury Law?

Personal injury is a broad legal field that deals mostly with accidents that injure a person. Most of our cases are accidents which result in bodily injuries. When a person fails to use reasonable care, they are negligent and are open to a lawsuit.

We can help anyone injured by:

  • Car crashes
  • Truck accidents
  • Motorcycle collisions
  • Bicycle collisions
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Premises liability accidents
  • Slip and falls
  • Dog bites
  • Medical errors
  • Defective products
  • Wrongful death

Call us if you have a question about your legal rights. Accident victims often have no idea if they have a strong case, and we can provide an objective analysis.

Obtaining Compensation in Glendale

Anyone who injures you negligently or intentionally should pay compensation for all losses which flow naturally from the incident. We have helped people seek financial compensation for:

  • Medical care to treat their injuries. You could suffer strains, sprains, fractures, head injuries, back injuries, burns, and more. These injuries require treatment, which is usually very expensive. You should receive compensation to cover the cost.
  • Ongoing medical treatment or rehabilitation. Some injuries require years of rehab, or you will need ongoing treatment for the remainder of your life. You can request compensation for reasonably certain future expenses.
  • Property damage. An accident can damage property, such as damage to a car or motorcycle suffered in a wreck. You should request money to fix or replace it.
  • Pain and suffering. Bodily injuries usually cause acute pain. Even after taking painkillers, you might feel a dull, aching pain. A personal injury settlement should include compensation for pain and suffering.
  • Lost wages or other income. Bodily injuries typically keep people from working, at least for a little while. You should demand financial compensation from the defendant to cover lost income or wages.

We often end up negotiating with the defendant’s insurer, but you can expect them to drive a hard bargain. Insurers employ a Delay, Deny, and Defend strategy. They will force you to perform your own investigation, and then flat-out deny their insured had any liability for the accident. Call our firm. We know how to fight back against these tactics.

The CLS Advantage

Our firm has established a high profile in the Arizona legal community by providing detailed, comprehensive legal services to accident victims. A Glendale personal injury lawyer extends the following to our clients:

  • Compassion. Suffering a serious injury is difficult. Many victims are frustrated by their lack of physical recovery, and they are upset that an insurance company isn’t taking their claim seriously. We understand. We care about your wellbeing and will do everything possible to help with recovery, including pointing you in the direction of a doctor who can provide care.
  • Attention to detail. Personal injury cases depend on showing someone is responsible for your injuries. That requires a full command of the facts. Our legal team isn’t afraid to dig into the factual record, visit an accident scene, and pore over hundreds of medical records. Our goal is to know more about the case than the other side.
  • Strategic advocacy. We realize that most cases settle without any need for a trial. But we take any steps necessary to pressure the other side to settle for fair compensation. We might file a lawsuit in court, engage in discovery, and take other steps. We craft strategies that work for you—not someone else.
  • Effective negotiation. Negotiation requires listening and figuring out how the other side sees the case. We also benefit from our knowledge of different negotiating styles used by the state’s largest insurers. You benefit from this knowledge. We know when an insurance company can pay more compensation—and we hold out for more.

Glendale Personal Injury FAQs

Members of the public have many questions about personal injury law. We believe in empowering people to choose the right lawyer for their case. Here are answers to some of the most common questions:

Can I receive compensation if I am partially to blame?

Yes. Arizona law follows a comparative negligence law (ARS § 12-2505). You can seek compensation so long as someone else bears at least some liability for the accident. Of course, your share of fault will reduce your compensation. A person who is 33% at fault will get a third less in compensation (usually), but at least you can receive something. In other states, you can’t receive anything if you were negligent, but Arizona doesn’t follow that rule.

How much time do I have to reach out to a lawyer?

You should call as soon as possible. There are disadvantages to waiting. For example, evidence can disappear with the passage of time. There is also a statutory deadline, which for most people is two years from the day of the accident. Although this deadline doesn’t apply to negotiating a settlement, you can undermine even settlement negotiations by waiting too long.

What should I look for in a personal injury lawyer?

You should hire someone with strong personal injury experience. This area of law isn’t like divorce law or estate planning. There are unique rules that apply to personal injury cases, and different facts we need to establish. Inexperienced lawyers often don’t have the time to learn all these wrinkles. Call our firm to find out more about our experience.

Can you guarantee I will win my case?

No ethical lawyer can guarantee a result. However, we can use our experience to talk about the odds of being successful. We have handled hundreds of cases, and we know how insurers will analyze the facts surrounding your accident. We can also discuss generally how much compensation you might receive. You should avoid hiring any lawyer who guarantees a result.

Can I afford your services?

Yes! We only work on contingency fee agreements with our personal injury clients. Essentially, you don’t owe us any legal fees until we win your case. That eliminates a client’s risk. We agree to accept a percentage of any settlement in return or, if your case goes to trial, a court award in your favor.

What is the first step I should take after an accident?

You should try to document the accident as best you can. The steps to take will depend on the accident. If you were hit by a car or fell in a store, then taking pictures of the scene is beneficial. You should also call the police after an accident like that.

Schedule Your Free Consultation with a Glendale Personal Injury Attorney

Personal injury settlements provide critical sources of compensation to injured victims. You deserve the maximum compensation that Arizona law allows for your injuries. Please contact CLS Law. We win cases that other firms can’t, and we’ll gladly provide a more detailed overview of your rights in a consultation without any obligation. If you like what you hear, you can hire us to start working on your case immediately. To discuss your potential personal injury claim, call us at (855) 257-9467 for a confidential, free initial consultation.