What Kinds of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?

In Scottsdale, personal injury attorneys exist to represent and advocate for those who have been hurt due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another person. Their role is to navigate the complicated legal system and seek compensation for any injuries, trauma, or damages caused by the incident.

Personal injury lawyers handle cases involving accidents, birth injuries, wrongful deaths, medical malpractice, dog bites, general negligence, and more. Personal injury attorneys, like the talented team at Gage Mathers, handle difficult and overwhelming aspects of lawsuits. We’ll investigate the incident, gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and take the action necessary to get you fair compensation for the trauma you experienced.

Most Common Personal Injury Cases

While personal injury lawyers work on different cases, some are more common than others. Here are just a few of the most common types of cases we take on at Gage Mathers:

• Car accidents: We frequently represent clients injured in car accidents resulting from another driver’s recklessness. These cases typically include seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and vehicle damage resulting from the crash.
• Slip-and-fall accidents: Have you ever slipped and fallen on a wet floor or an uneven surface? These types of accidents are more common than you’d expect. When they occur, they can lead to serious injuries. If your slip-and-fall was on someone else’s property due to hazardous conditions, you may have a case to make.
• Medical malpractice: We should always be able to trust our doctors, but that’s not always the case. When something goes awry, personal injury lawyers can represent an individual or a group of victims who suffered due to the negligence or incompetence of a healthcare professional related to misdiagnosis, surgical errors, poor treatment, etc.

What to Consider Before Filing a Lawsuit

If you’ve been injured in any of these types of incidents and are considering a lawsuit, there are some basic questions to ask and issues to consider before moving forward. These include:

• Deadline to sue: Depending on where and when the incident took place, there may be a statute of limitations determining when you need to file your claim. Generally, you have about two years to sue someone after an injury.
• Who, what, where: Before you sue, it should be clear who is responsible for causing the incident and what happened. It’s important to do plenty of research and document everything about the incident and its aftermath to know who may be at fault. It’s also important to pinpoint the exact location where the incident took place.
• Insurance: Does your insurance cover the treatment of your injuries? Knowing this can help you and your personal injury lawyer decide how much compensation to seek.
• Cause of action: Every plaintiff needs a clear cause of action to proceed with their lawsuit and determine if they can seek compensation for their injuries or damages.
• Proof: What evidence is available to help you make your case? Photos, bills, and police reports can all play key roles in crafting your argument for compensation.
• Mediation: If outside help is used to resolve your case, you’ll want to know if mediation is legally binding in personal injury cases. In Arizona, mediation is typically not enforceable. However, if a settlement is reached in a personal injury case through mediation and the agreement between both parties is in writing, it will be enforceable.

The Gage Mathers Way

At Gage Mathers, our hardworking team strives to get you the greatest compensation possible. Our track record is evidenced by real results and the success stories of our clients. Since our start, we’ve recovered more than $275 million for our clients. 

The awards we’ve secured include $9.7 million for a birth injury case and $4 million for a wrongful death lawsuit. At the end of the day, though, the best reward is making sure justice is served. With an initial no-cost consultation, we can help you figure out the right next steps to move forward!

About the Author

Joseph D'Aguanno

Guided by the belief that being a highly skilled specialist in a narrow field is better than being ordinary in everything, Joseph “JD” D’Aguanno leads Arizona’s best personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ. Having extensive cross-training in pre-litigation negotiations and trial lawyer skills, with decades of experience, JD strives to provide clients with the most valuable legal services a personal injury lawyer can provide. Under his direction, Gage Mathers Law Group is an award-winning personal injury law firm providing aggressive representation to victims of a car accident, medical malpractice, dog bite, motorcycle accident, and other injurious events. Gage Mathers is trusted by thousands of lawyers and clients throughout the country because of their reputation for getting clients the maximum compensation they deserve.

Years of experience: Over 23 years
Bar number: 020421
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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