Sun City Car Accident Lawyers

How Sun City Car Accident Lawyers Can Help

Filing a car accident lawsuit is not an undertaking to be taken lightly. For many, whether or not a settlement is reached that provides enough compensation can mean the difference between adequate financial relief and continued economic hardship. When filing a car accident lawsuit in Sun City, Arizona, due diligence is owed considering what can be on the line so consider consulting with a car accident attorney. 

Negotiating fair compensation is not as simple as haggling a decent offer from the insurance company. There are procedures and rules that when unobserved can lead to problems with your claim that can potentially lead to the denial of any compensation at all. A car accident lawyer provides legal expertise that is essential when filing a car accident claim so that you can focus on your recovery.

Sun City Arizona Accidents

Sun City County is home to over 20,000 people while Maricopa County has a population of 4.497 million people that also happen to find their way into the area. Whether it is N 99th Ave., N 107th Ave., or even the parking lot of the local grocer, car accidents are a constant risk when behind the wheel. 

Arizona saw 121,345 car accidents occur in 2021 with 1,063 resulting in fatalities according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). These auto collisions can range from fender benders to high-speed head-on collisions. Regardless of the type, car accidents have the potential to cause significant damages that can disrupt your everyday life.

Common Sun City Car Accident Causes

Car accidents in Sun City, Arizona can vary greatly in terms of cause. Despite this variance, the primary cause of all accidents on the road not just in Sun City but across the United States is distracted driving. 

Most car accident lawsuits will involve distracted driving as a cause to some degree. In terms of distractions, smartphones are the most common with many drivers prioritizing texting while driving and utilizing other applications such as social media apps instead of keeping their eyes and attention on the road.

The following are the most common causes of car accidents our Sun City car accident lawyers see involved in cases. 

• Distracted driving
• Drunk driving
• Drowsy driving
• Road rage
• Reckless maneuvering
• Ignoring traffic laws
• Mechanical failures
• Poor road maintenance

Types of Sun City Car Accidents

Depending on the type of car accident, you could be looking at significant differences in types of injuries, damages, and even matters of liability. Some accidents like rear-end collisions are more likely to cause injuries like coup-contrecoup brain injuries. Other types of car accidents like t-bone accidents are more likely to injure specific car occupants such as those on the driver’s side.  

• Rear end accidents
• T-bone accidents
• Head-on collisions
• Sideswipe accidents

Types of Sun City Car Accident Injuries

Your car accident injuries are the basis for a bodily injury claim and the details surrounding said injuries can greatly influence a case. Different car accident injuries will not only be more costly in terms of damages but may also involve different levels of treatment, may be more difficult to relate to your motor-vehicle accident and might prompt more resistance from insurance companies when seeking compensation through a car accident claim. 

• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Crush injury
• Whiplash injury
• Soft tissue injury
• Fractured or broken bones
• Deep lacerations
• Contusions 
• Severe burns
• Dental and facial injuries

Sun City Car Accident Damages

The losses, both financial and personal, caused by car accident injuries are considered damages in a car accident lawsuit. The goal of a car accident lawsuit is to compensate a plaintiff so that they are made whole since the damages they suffered were caused by the negligence of another individual.. 

Damages typically fall into the categories of economic or non-economic damages. Economic damages consist of financial losses with an assignable dollar amount due to bills, receipts, pay stubs, etc. and non-economic damages consist of intangible losses like pain and suffering less easily quantifiable in fiscal terms. The following are the most common car accident damages in Sun City, Arizona car accident claims. 

• Medical expenses
  • Medication/prescriptions
  • Hospital stay
  • Surgery
  • Medical devices
  • Doctor appointments
  • Physical therapy
• Lost wages
• Loss of career opportunity
  • Lost job
  • Lost promotion
  • Decrease in ability to work
• Pain and Suffering
  • Chronic pain
  • Psychological trauma
• Disability 
• Property damage
• Loss of consortium

Why Choose Lerner and Rowe’s Sun City Car Accident Lawyers?

Sun City Car Accident Lawsuit FAQs

How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Lawsuit?

The state of Arizona has a statute of limitations of two years after the date of an auto accident but that can change based on the specifics of your accident. Depending on the circumstances, you may have far less time to resolve your claim or file a lawsuit.  The statute of limitations is the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit until your case is no longer valid. In most cases, two years is more than enough time to file a car accident claim although there are some circumstances where an extension on this time is granted.  If you fail to resolve your claim within the prescribed statute of limitations you may be time-barred forever so please note that time is of the essence.

How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost?

Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis instead of being paid by the hour. A contingency fee is a percentage of the settlement that a lawyer gets you. 

A contingency fee is not paid to a lawyer until they get you the compensation that you deserve which gives injured plaintiffs the ability to hire a seasoned lawyer despite the financial burdens most plaintiffs face after an accident. Contingency fees are also only payable if the lawyer gets their client compensation so if there is no settlement or trial award then the lawyer misses out on their fee. 

How Much Is a Car Accident Lawsuit Worth?

Every car accident is different and there is no uniform way to estimate specific car accident case value. The general rule of case value is the more severe the injuries the higher the damages and the higher the amount of potential compensation claimed. 

A car accident lawyer can evaluate your case and help you get an idea of what damages you may be able to claim, their value, and what kind of compensation might be possible if a car accident claim is filed.  Rest assured that the attorneys at Lerner and Rowe will do all that they can to get you the best possible resolution regarding your case.

Contact the Sun City Car Accident Lawyers of Lerner and Rowe

The Law Offices of Lerner and Rowe has been assisting people injured in car accidents for more than a decade and has cultivated a reputation as experts in the field. The car accident lawyers of Lerner and Rowe are ready to meet and speak with you during a free consultation to discuss your car accident case. Filing a car accident claim may be your best option to recover damages related to your car accident injuries and the Sun City car accident lawyers of Lerner and Rowe can provide you with the skills and expertise necessary to maximize said compensation. 

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle collision in Sun City, Arizona or Maricopa County then consider contacting our offices at 602-977-1900 or reach us online to schedule a free consultation to learn more about how our car accident attorneys can help.