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The first method is to add up all of the economic expenses (medical bills, lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, etc.) and then multiply that total by a set number (usually between 1.5 and 5) to reach the total for pain and suffering damages. This is called the multiplier method.
An alternative method to use in these situations is the per diem (per day) approach. Using this method, a certain dollar amount will be assigned to every day from the time the accident occurred until when the plaintiff reaches maximum medical recovery.
Whether you have been accused of causing a car crash while still at the scene of the incident or in the days and weeks that follow, there are various steps that you can take to help ensure that you are treated fairly.
When you are facing accusations of causing a crash, you have to fight back to ensure that you are properly cared for and that you recover the compensation you are entitled to.
It is still possible to file a lawsuit if you sustain an injury, even if you do sign a waiver of liability. The simple act of signing these waivers does not prevent you from recovering damages if an injury occurs.
Loss of income, also called lost wages, refers to the monetary amount of work you miss when recovering from an accident.
It is crucial for you to contact a skilled vehicle accident lawyer as soon as possible. An attorney can begin working on the case immediately and handle all communication with other parties involved. An attorney will use their resources to gather the evidence needed to prove liability, handle negotiations with insurance carriers, and fully prepare your case for trial if necessary.
Yes! Depending on the circumstance, insurance companies may pay for “pain and suffering” and inconvenience if a person sustains a physical injury because of someone else’s negligence.
Arizona law does not specifically state when a child can legally sit in the front seat. However, most vehicle manufacturers place warnings in the vehicles stating that children should ride in the rear seats until they reach the age of 13.
Most accident claims settle without filing a lawsuit or going to trial. However, the amount of time it takes to have money in your hand from a settlement depends on the factors involved in your case.
Call the bar association in your state. Most bar associations have several search/referral tools to assist you in finding a medical malpractice attorney near you. Or if you or somebody you love has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of a medical professional in or around the Phoenix or Scottsdale, Arizona area, reach out to Shapiro Law Team for help as soon as possible.
Any child under the age of five in Arizona must be properly secured in a child restraint system. The law in Arizona does not specifically list infants, but any child under five must be in a rear-facing child restraint system and secured correctly.
If you were injured in a motorcycle or bike accident, you should contact an experienced personal injury and motorcycle accident attorney who handles motorcycle accident cases routinely. Not every lawyer knows how to effectively navigate issues surrounding motorcycle injuries.
Particularly, there are four elements of negligence that must be present in order to prove that a defendant owes compensation to a deceased person’s family or estate.
Personal injury describes any harm a person experiences due to another person’s negligence or intent to harm. It includes both physical injuries and property damage.
Here’s a breakdown of the responsibilities of a personal injury lawyer:
The average personal injury lawsuit takes between one and three years to resolve. However, the length depends on the case in question. The following factors impact the length of a personal injury lawsuit:
You should hire a personal injury lawyer when:
When it comes to personal injury cases, you want the best legal representation you can find. Do your research, and take any reviews and personal recommendations into account before making a decision.
Personal injury lawyers typically handle the following case types:
The plaintiff must file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations to pursue litigation and financial compensation, which is two years in Arizona.
Personal injury settlements are paid out either in a lump sum or in regular installments.
Personal injury settlements compensate the plaintiff for accident-related damages, which include both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are easier to calculate because they have a dollar amount tied to them.
Economic Damages
Non-Economic Damages
The case is either settled or goes to trial after the deposition. Although most personal injury cases are settled, here’s what happens when a case goes to trial.
Litigation is the process of taking legal action, which can involve a settlement or court proceedings.
You can increase a personal injury settlement by:
Determining how much to sue the defendant for depends on the extent of the damages and the defendant’s degree of negligence or intent. The amount should at least cover all accident-related financial losses, which can include:
A personal injury lawsuit involves two main steps.
Both the plaintiff and the defendant—along with their attorneys and possibly their insurance companies—negotiate settlements. The negotiation process involves a series of offers and counteroffers.
If a case isn’t settled after the deposition, it goes to trial.
Instead of pursuing litigation, the plaintiff accepts a settlement offer from the defendant that covers accident-related financial losses. Once a settlement is reached, the defendant is absolved of any further liability.
The payout for a personal injury case depends entirely on the extent of the injuries involved in the case. It can range anywhere from a few thousand dollars to thousands of dollars.
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