Common Personal Injury Cases in Scottsdale

Unfortunately, avoidable accidents happen every day and can vary considerably in severity, as well as in the impacts an injury has on your long-term health, mobility, and mental wellbeing. Appointing an experienced personal injury lawyer Scottsdale is highly advisable to ensure you claim sufficient compensation and damages to help with medical costs, rehabilitation, and recovery.

The most common incidents here in Scottsdale include vehicular accidents caused by driver negligence or unlawful driving maneuvers, trips and falls caused by poorly maintained sidewalks or pathways, and product liability cases where an item malfunctions or fails, resulting in an injury. The specialist personal injury team at Gage Mathers also supports clients in numerous alternative scenarios, whether you have suffered medical malpractice, wish to claim damages following the wrongful death of a loved one, or have been a victim of a dog attack.

What Constitutes a Valid Personal Injury Claim?

There isn’t any specific list of incidents, accidents, or injuries that entitle you to claim compensation. As we’ve covered in our guide to the personal injury law basics Scottsdale, any event that causes harm or injury and is due to negligence or breach of care by a third party may mean you have the right to claim damages.

As a brief overview, recent personal injury cases that we have successfully pursued for clients include:

• Car, motorcycle, and bicycle collisions
• Pedestrian accidents 
• Accidents in ride-sharing vehicles
• Truck and lorry accidents
• Dog bites and animal attacks
• Product liability cases
• Electrical injuries and deaths
• Accidents involving fires and explosions
• Helicopter and plane crash incidents
• Accidental trips and falls

Any situation that causes an injury because a liable third party, whether an individual, organization, or business, failed to uphold their duty of care may mean we can prove negligence, whether you have suffered an injury or experienced the tragedy of a wrongful death.

Which Personal Injury Claims Are Most Common in Arizona?

The statistics remain consistent across the state, with trips, falls, and vehicular accidents being the most prevalent types of personal injury claims. Slips and trips are often pursued under premise liability laws, where a property owner or business has failed to provide safe conditions. 

A broken paving slab, unrepaired damage, or deviations in the floor resulting in a fall may all signify negligence. Trips and falls are common in public places, such as malls or restaurants, but can occur at work or on private property.

It is worth noting that a fall can be serious and result in broken limbs, brain injuries, and concussions, and more severe outcomes where a person has fallen from a height, down a flight of stairs, or onto a concrete surface. Likewise, any vehicular incident that harms a person, whether a pedestrian, passenger, or road user, and is due to negligence, carelessness, or unlawful driving may give rise to both criminal proceedings and a civil personal injury claim.

Drivers found responsible for accidents will often refer personal injury lawyers to their insurance provider, prompting a negotiation between us and their representatives to establish fault and agree on a reasonable compensation value.

Does the Type of Accident Influence the Personal Injury Compensation I Can Claim?

Our talented personal injury lawyers always begin with an obligation-free appraisal. We discuss your case and examine the facts to establish whether there is enough evidence to file a compensation claim on your behalf. Although damages tend to be higher for more serious, life-limiting, or wrongful death cases, the degree of negligence may also influence the amount we believe you are entitled to or the value an insurance provider might be prepared to offer.

For example, a medical malpractice personal injury claim may result in a substantial compensation value since healthcare professionals must adhere to regulatory, legal, and statutory duties of care towards their patients. Professional negligence is a serious matter, and while these cases are more complex, holding an at-fault defendant to account is vital.

Personal injury cases linked to product liability may also require a higher level of expertise, proving that a manufacturer has produced or sold a product that is faulty, substandard, or has the potential to cause harm to the consumer. The best way to get a clear idea about the damages and compensation you may be entitled to and assess the strength of your case is to contact Gage Mathers at your convenience!

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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