Question 1

How much are most personal injury settlements?

Accepted Answer

Many settlements fall between $10,000 and $100,000, while severe or catastrophic cases can reach into the millions. Results depend on injury severity, liability proof, medical care, and available insurance coverage.

Question 2

How long do most personal injury claims take?

Accepted Answer

Simple claims may resolve in a few months; cases with ongoing treatment, disputed fault, or litigation can take a year or longer. Medical recovery, evidence, insurer cooperation, and court timelines all affect duration.

Question 3

When should I hire a car accident lawyer in Yuma?

Accepted Answer

As soon as possible—ideally right after you get medical care. Early counsel helps preserve evidence, manage insurance communications, and protect your claim value from the start.

Question 4

What is an example of personal injury coverage?

Accepted Answer

Auto liability insurance pays for others’ injuries and losses when you are at fault. Your own policies may also include MedPay, UM, or UIM to cover medical bills and losses depending on the situation.

Question 5

How much does a car accident attorney cost in Arizona?

Accepted Answer

Most car accident lawyers work on contingency—you pay no upfront fees and the attorney is paid a percentage of the recovery. Big Chad Law offers free consultations and no fee unless you get paid.

Question 6

How do I get my Yuma crash report?

Accepted Answer

Inside city limits: request through the Yuma Police Department Records Bureau. State highways/freeways (DPS): request via the Arizona DPS Public Services Portal. Unincorporated areas: request from the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office Records. Our team pulls these quickly and preserves 911, body-cam, and nearby video for evidence.

Question 7

What’s the Arizona deadline—and what if a city/county/state is involved?

Accepted Answer

Most injury suits must be filed within 2 years of the crash (A.R.S. §12-542). If a public entity/employee may be at fault, you must serve a Notice of Claim within 180 days and file suit within 1 year (A.R.S. §§12-821.01 & 12-821). We calendar both deadlines on day one.

Question 8

Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?

Accepted Answer

Usually, yes. Arizona’s pure comparative negligence reduces compensation by your percentage of fault; there’s no comparative relief if conduct was intentional, willful, or wanton (A.R.S. §12-2505). We work to minimize blame-shifting with evidence.

Question 9

Will my own UM/UIM insurance help if the other driver is uninsured or underinsured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Arizona requires insurers to offer UM and UIM in writing, and these are separate coverages for different situations (A.R.S. §20-259.01). We open and prove UM/UIM claims and look for umbrella policies when limits are low.

Question 10

Are there damage caps in Arizona car-accident cases?

Accepted Answer

No general caps. The Arizona Constitution forbids laws limiting damages for injury or death (Art. 2, §31). We document every category of loss and pursue full value from all responsible parties.

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