Personal Injury Attorney in Arizona

Arizona Personal Injury Lawyer

At some point in our lives, most of us have been involved in some form of injury-causing accident. Some of those injuries may be minor and require nothing more than rest and recovery. Other injuries can prove to be devastating for victims and their families.

Whether you were hurt in a car accident, a slip and fall, or another kind of accident, the damage can affect you mentally, physically and even financially. When these accidents are caused by the carelessness of another person, the pain and anger that accompany your injuries can be even greater.

At Brown & Hobkirk, PLLC our personal injury lawyers understand the frustration and stress that victims face after devastating accidents. The lawyers in our personal injury law firm have helped accident victims for more than 20 years. Our injury lawyers fight tirelessly for our clients, and we have secured millions of dollars in compensation for them.

At Brown & Hobkirk, PLLC you can trust that our attorneys have the focus, compassion, knowledge and skill to help you get fair compensation for your injuries and other losses. Our car accident attorney is here to help, and we offer a free consultation to all new clients. We can discuss your unique situation and explore options that will help you keep moving forward.

Ready to speak with one of our compassionate and knowledgeable attorneys? Call our personal injury lawyers today or reach out to us through our online contact page. Our injury lawyers are ready to create a tailored plan that will help you get the compensation you need for your injuries and other losses.

Types of Personal Injury Cases Our Injury Attorney Handle

Personal injury cases span a wide range of incidents. The attorneys at Brown & Hobkirk, PLLC have handled many forms of accidents. We have helped our clients with these types of injury claims:

• Car accidents – Every year, close to three million people sustain injuries in car accidents in the U.S. Depending on the severity of the accident, victims can face costly hospital and rehabilitation bills. If you have been forced to pay medical expenses or other bills from the car accident caused by another motorist, you might be eligible for compensation.
• Commercial truck accidents – Semi-truck accidents might not seem very different than car accidents. However, commercial truck accidents present a unique challenge to their victims. Large commercial trucks can inflict devastating damage to cars and the people inside of them. Truck drivers must follow a complex set of state and federal regulations that don’t apply to personal vehicles. When truck drivers fail to follow these rules, they can be held accountable for any injuries they have caused. A skilled attorney with Brown & Hobkirk, PLLC will investigate whether any of those regulations were violated.
• Motorcycle accidents – Motorcyclists can face a heightened risk of an accident. Motorcycles are smaller than cars and often go unnoticed by other drivers. When motorcycle accidents happen, motorcyclists can suffer severe injuries due to a lack of outer protection. If another motorist caused your motorcycle accident, you are likely entitled to compensation for damages you have suffered.
• Bicycle accidents – According to the Center for Disease Control, the United States recorded 467,000 bicycle-related injuries in one recent year. Much like motorcycles, bicycles can be difficult to see on the road and are vulnerable to accidents with cars and other moving vehicles. A bicyclist is likely to be seriously injured in a collision with a motor vehicle. However, proving that the motorist was at fault can be challenging. A lawyer may be needed to establish that the driver was the negligent party.
• Pedestrian accidents – Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are common in the United States. NHTSA found that more than 6,000 pedestrians were killed in accidents in a single recent year, and many more were injured. Pedestrian accidents are often caused by a driver’s failure to pay proper attention to crosswalks or other road signs. Pedestrians may be entitled to compensation when they are hit by a motorist who failed to yield the right of way.
• Dog bites – Dog bites and dog attacks can inflict physical harm. Dog bite victims may also suffer from psychological trauma for weeks or months after the incident. According to a study from the Center for Disease Control, more than four million dog bites occur annually in the United States. About 800,000 victims of those dog bites require medical treatment. In Arizona, dog owners are strictly liable for injuries caused by their dog. When a pet dog bites or attacks someone in Arizona, the owner is almost always held responsible.
• Slip and fall accidents – Slip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries that require extensive medical care. Sometimes, these accidents are completely random. At other times, a slip and fall could have been prevented if the property owner or manager had maintained the property or premises and warned about hazardous conditions. When a slip and fall accident occurs at a private business, the business may be liable for those injuries.
• Wrongful death – When a loved one dies in a preventable accident, grief can be compounded by an extensive list of unforeseen expenses. These expenses can include medical bills, funeral and burial costs, and loss of potential earnings. If you believe that your loved one wrongfully died, because of another person’s malice or carelessness, you might be entitled to compensation for the damages you incurred.

How Our Arizona Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You

If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident, an experienced personal injury attorney can help you explore your options for recovery. For more than 20 years, the attorneys at Brown & Hobkirk, PLLC have stood up for accident victims, with impressive results to show for it.

Whether you are wondering about legal action or firmly set on filing a lawsuit, we can assist you in your journey. Our personal injury lawyers provide quality support in the aftermath of an accident:

• A free consultation – We will provide an initial consultation free of charge to discuss your situation. After learning about your accident, one of our skilled personal injury attorneys can discuss your legal rights. The attorney can explain whether compensation could be an option for the damages you have suffered.
• Contingent-fee work – Our attorneys work on a contingent fee basis. Clients only pay us if we earn compensation for them. This means that you do not have to pay any attorney expenses if your lawsuit proves unsuccessful. We get paid only if we obtain a financial recovery for you.
• A strong, reliable record – Brown & Hobkirk’s personal injury attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for our accident and injury clients. Our recent results include:
  • $515,000 settlement in 2019 for a motorist injured on SR101 in Scottsdale.
  • A $125,000 settlement in 2018 for an injured bicyclist.
  • A $900,000 settlement for a wrongful death case in 2017.
  • A $250,000 settlement in 2017 for injuries in a truck accident case.

If you choose to work with us, your attorney will pursue compensation with the same skill and tenacity that was used in those cases.

Demanding Full Compensation for Our Clients

Depending on your particular accident, you might be eligible for various forms of compensation. At Brown & Hobkirk, PLLC our attorneys work to recover full compensation for the bills and expenses caused by the accident. That compensation includes:

• Medical expenses – If your accident resulted in medical expenses of any kind, you might be eligible for compensation. Compensable medical costs may include ER visits, ambulance rides, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation and future medical expenses related to the accident.
• Disability costs – If your accident caused a disabling condition, you might be entitled to compensation for any resulting expenses. Disability damages can include necessary medical devices, new car equipment or home renovations that increase accessibility.
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity – When you are hospitalized for your injury, the accident might have caused you to lose wages or your capacity to earn a living. You might be compensated for the days you could not work. If injuries from the accident forced you to change your career path, you might also be entitled to compensation for your diminished capacity to earn income.
• Pain and suffering damages – In addition to physical injury, accidents can also cause immense mental and emotional pain. Pain and suffering damages address this reality. Many subjective factors are taken into account, such as the mental anguish your accident caused or your inability to take part in activities you once enjoyed.
• Funeral and burial expenses – When your loved one dies in an accident, you may find it difficult and painful to worry about funeral expenses and burial costs. If you are facing this situation, you might be eligible for compensation for those bills.
• Property damage – If another person’s negligence has caused damage to your personal property, you might be entitled to compensation for that property damage. Cars, homes and other items that you must repair or replace fall under this category.

Time Limit for Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Arizona

If you have been hurt in an accident and decide to file a personal injury claim, do not delay action. Arizona has a statute of limitations that sets a deadline on an injured person’s time for filing a lawsuit.

Under Arizona law, a person filing a lawsuit for a personal injury claim must generally do so within two years from the date of the accident.

An exception to this rule may exist if the person becomes aware of an injury sometime after an accident. For example, a person may have an internal injury from an accident but does not become aware of the injury until a month later. Under this scenario, the two-year clock might not start running until the person becomes aware of the injury.

The two-year deadline does not apply to all personal injury cases. In some Arizona cases, a victim or the victim’s family must file a lawsuit within just 180 days of an accident. This shortened timeline applies to all claims made against a city, county or the State of Arizona. Those shorter time limits make it crucial to act promptly when filing a lawsuit.

Common Injuries in Accidents

From car accidents to slip and fall cases, personal injury accidents can cause several types of injuries. We have helped our clients with these types of injuries:

• Head and brain injuries
• Burns
• Spinal cord injuries
• Amputation
• Back and neck injuries
• Shoulder damage
• Knee injuries
• Internal organ damage or internal bleeding

Talk to an Arizona Personal Injury Lawyer Now

If you have been injured in an accident in Arizona, do not hesitate to seek legal help. The Arizona statute of limitations makes it important to move quickly. An attorney at Brown & Hobkirk, PLLC can assess your situation free of charge. The attorney can also help clarify the options you might have to move forward.

If you choose to work with us, your attorney will aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve. Our attorneys work on a contingent-fee basis. You pay us only if our injury attorneys win your case.

Turn to a legal team that has experience and commitment to get results for you. When you hire Brown & Hobkirk, PLLC you will see what a difference our firm can make. Your life, your family, and your future will be a priority to us. We are ready to fight for the compensation you need and deserve.

Call us today or fill out our online contact page. Our personal injury lawyers have offices in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Peoria, Chandler, and Tucson. Call today and we will schedule a free consultation with one of our skilled and experienced Arizona injury attorneys.