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Nearly Half of All Car Accidents Result in Injury

Car accidents happen in seconds, but the injuries they cause can last for months—or even longer. Many people initially feel “okay” after a crash, only to experience pain, stiffness, headaches, or cognitive symptoms days or weeks later. These delayed symptoms are common in car accident bodily injury cases and should never be ignored.

At Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers, our Phoenix car accident attorneys focus exclusively on helping people injured in motor vehicle accidents. If you’ve been hurt in a crash, getting medical care is the first step. The next is protecting your right to pursue compensation for your injuries. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can begin preserving evidence, investigating what happened, and building a strong injury claim on your behalf.

Why Legal Help Is Crucial After a Car Accident

After a serious car accident, insurance companies move quickly—but not to help you. Their goal is often to reduce what they pay on bodily injury claims or shift responsibility away from their insured driver. Without experienced legal representation, injured victims are frequently pressured into accepting settlements that fail to cover the true cost of their injuries.

Our Phoenix car accident lawyers at Big Chad Law have years of experience representing injured Arizonans. We understand how injury claims are evaluated and what it takes to demonstrate the full impact a crash has had on your life. From the moment we take your case, we work to protect your rights and pursue fair compensation for your injuries.

We offer free, no-obligation consultations, so you can learn your options without financial risk. Call (602) 780-1064 to speak with our team today.

What Compensation Is Available in a Car Accident Injury Case?

When you suffer injuries in a motor vehicle accident, you may be entitled to compensation that reflects both the financial and personal impact of the crash. Working with an experienced car accident injury lawyer often results in stronger claims because insurers know the case will be fully documented and aggressively pursued.

Compensation in a Phoenix Car Accident Injury Claim May Include:

  • Medical expenses related to accident injuries (past, ongoing, and future care)

  • Lost wages for time missed from work due to injury

  • Reduced earning capacity if injuries affect your ability to work long-term

  • Pain and suffering caused by physical injuries

  • Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life related to accident injuries

Every case is different. Our Phoenix car accident attorneys evaluate the full scope of your injuries to pursue compensation that reflects your real losses.

Types of Compensation You May Be Entitled To:

  • Arizona uses a fault-based system for car accidents. To recover compensation for injuries, it must be shown that another driver’s negligence caused the crash. This generally requires proving:

    • Duty of care – The driver was required to operate their vehicle safely

    • Breach – The driver failed to act responsibly

    • Causation – That failure directly caused the accident and injuries

    • Damages – You suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm

    Evidence such as traffic violations, witness statements, and crash reports is often used to establish liability in injury cases.

Determining Who’s at Fault: Proving Negligence in Arizona

Arizona uses a fault-based system for car accidents. To recover compensation for injuries, it must be shown that another driver’s negligence caused the crash. This generally requires proving:

  • Duty of care – The driver was required to operate their vehicle safely

  • Breach – The driver failed to act responsibly

  • Causation – That failure directly caused the accident and injuries

  • Damages – You suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm

Evidence such as traffic violations, witness statements, and crash reports is often used to establish liability in injury cases.

Contact Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers – Phoenix Office

FAQs

Car accident settlements typically take between 3 to 9 months to finalize. Complex cases or those involving severe injuries may take over a year. Settlement speed often depends on medical recovery and insurance negotiations.

Yes, you can be sued in Arizona if someone believes you caused a car accident. Arizona follows a comparative negligence rule, meaning fault can be shared. Insurance typically handles defense up to the policy limits

Usually, the at-fault driver’s insurance company is responsible for paying damages in a car accident lawsuit. If damages exceed policy limits, the responsible party’s personal assets could be targeted. Uninsured motorist coverage may also apply.

Negotiations with insurance companies can take a few weeks to several months. The length depends on the complexity of the case, the insurer’s willingness to settle, and whether liability or damages are contested.

Suing after a car accident may be necessary if insurance offers are too low or liability is disputed. A lawsuit can push insurers to settle fairly. It's important to consult a lawyer before deciding to sue

It depends on your claim amount: Small Claims ≤ $5,000 (Maricopa County Justice Courts), Justice Court civil ≤ $10,000, and Maricopa County Superior Court for civil cases over $10,000. Big Chad Law files in the correct venue and handles transfers when needed.

Most Arizona injury suits must be filed within 2 years of accrual. If a public entity/employee may be at fault (e.g., city vehicle/roadway), you must serve a Notice of Claim within 180 days and then file suit within 1 year. Missing these deadlines can bar the case. Big Chad Law tracks every deadline from day one.

Arizona law requires the investigating officer to complete a written crash report when there’s injury, death, property damage over $2,000, or a citation. Always call 911 if anyone is hurt. Big Chad Law obtains the report and preserves supporting evidence (video, witnesses, EDR).

Usually yes. Arizona uses pure comparative negligence—your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. There’s no comparative recovery for claimants whose conduct was intentional/wanton. Big Chad Law negotiates fault apportionment and pursues all available insurance.