Personal Injury FAQ

Personal Injury – Frequently Asked Questions

For decades, Gage Mathers has provided legal assistance to the severely injured. Our extensive background in personal injury and Arizona law has provided us insight on how best to strategize and ensure our clients recover what they deserve for their pain and financial losses.

Over the years, we have heard many questions related to personal injury claims. We have compiled the below FAQ based on these questions:

Do I need a lawyer to file a personal injury claim?

It is highly recommended that you hire a lawyer for your personal injury claim. Your financial well-being could be at stake and your odds of obtaining the full amount of compensation will drastically increase with the help of a legal professional.

Our firm has a 99% success rate and thanks to our strict focus on personal injury cases, we have a unique perspective and know what details make a difference in damage recovery.

What if I can’t afford a personal injury lawyer?

Many personal injury lawyers, including our own, do not charge fees unless you collect compensation. A portion of the settlement will pay for your fees. Some people choose to avoid personal injury lawyers for this reason. But the amount you save in collecting your maximum potential compensation will make having an experienced attorney at your corner worth it.

Can I file a claim if I was at fault for the accident?

Regardless of your memory and perspective of an incident, you might not be at fault or share the blame. A lawyer can do a full evaluation of the accident. Arizona factors fault into personal injury cases, but insurance companies usually try to maximize blame to avoid paying out. A professional personal injury lawyer will know how to minimize fault while pursuing your recovery.

How much money can I recover in a claim?

Damage recovery amounts vary case-by-case. If your case comes to a victory or settlement, you will be compensated for medical bills, lost wages from missing work, and other bills and losses tied to your injury.

Still Have Questions? Connect With Our Office.

For more information about personal injury claims, or to schedule a consultation, call the law firm of Gage Mathers at (602) 258-0646 or fill out our online contact form.

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After struggling to find a law firm to represent me in a product liability case, Gage Mathers came through, fighting for me during a very long and arduous process. Joe the managing attorney, along with paralegals Tracy and Erin followed up... throughout the process with medical and documentation to get me a very satisfying result. For a small firm they fight for their clients and I would highly recommend them.read more

Courtney R.

This Law group is phenomenal.I had an car accident in 2006.I was hit in by a 15 1/2 year oldAnd anybody who gets in the situation I’m gonna tell you a little trick.If you ever get hit by somebody that young and you get the address from the... police report of where The teenagers actually residing. .Especially if it’s a parental guardian which this grandmother was.Because I worked in insurance previously I knew thatYou can actually go on the Maricopa County assessors page, and get direct homeowners information.Just type in the address and it comes up with names and a phone or possibly a phone number.If you can get that person to admit they allow that teenager the car you will have yourself a guaranteed opportunity to hold them accountable.Because his grandmother did not know what it happened and he was im jail.And she actually told me she had allowed him to take the car.Because of that the gauge Mathers group was able to work with that .And fortunately allowed for me to call quite a bit of money for myself and my two children in the Suit itself.It did take several years if not a year and a half to two years to acquire.So so do not expect it right away.But it is definitely something you need to do if you have that similar situation.The teenager was pressuring the grandmother to just take the car out to go get a bite to eat with his friends.However he went and got drunk went on several beer runs to Circle K.Was being chased by another vehicle he hit a when he hit me.Had I have not gotten the grandma to say she had allowed the vehicle to go it may have been a different story.Good luck,This. Law group is ethical and wonderfully personable and not just a place looking for a quick buck of your misfortune.They actually care.read more

Gregory K.

After working with another firm who was not qualified for my case Martin Mathers came through for me. It makes a huge difference when you have someone with experience and who knows how to navigate through the legal hurdles to win your case!

Wyatt F.

Martin and his team were really easy to work with, kept me continuously updated, and negotiated a great deal with insurance. I can't recommend them enough.

44brissa

how can i explain, how amazing and helpful from the start to finish. they got me more then I expected and I'm grateful for that. Regina was a great and caring person that really knew what she was doing and did all possible she communicated with me... through it all. thank you know Joe, he one funny and cool guy he did all in is power to finish this case and support Regina through it all. I'm grateful for there hard work and will go to them all the time with anything I need.read more

Hachibahn 8.

On Dec 22 of 2020 my wife and I were involved in a horrific auto accident. 7 weeks in hospital, mostly in the ICU but we survived, barley. Once I was able to function, I contacted Gage Mathers to help sort out the insurances and legal matters... and a couple million dollars in medical bills . It was a long and involved process but in the end it was all sorted with a handsome payout for us, which was totally unexpected on our part. Regina (our paralegal) and the accounting staff were able to negotiate (and pay) our heap of medical bills. I didn't even know that this could be done. This kept us out of bankruptcy with our credit in tact. Joe D'Aguanno handled the attorney duties and advised us in the legal and police world. It was a pleasure to work with this team, their kindness was extraordinary and genuine, these are very nice people in addition to being very good at what they do. special thanks to Regina !read more

JT O

Martin and his team helped me through a bodily injury case after getting in a bad car accident. From day one, his team moved quickly to make sure that all documents were reveived and got to the places they needed to push our case through. The... Gage-Mather’s team worked hard on our case to represent us and make sure we were awarded proper compensation.This team went the extra mile to always communicate what was going on and fight in our best interest til the very end of our case.I would highly recommend Martin and his team!read more

Lisa W.

Martin and his team were exceptional from the start. They gathered all of the information from our bodily injury case quickly and got to work immediately, getting my family the money that we deserved from an unfortunate situation. I would highly... recommend Martin at Gage Mathers for any personal injury case. He and his team were responsive and professional throughout this long process and continually fought for us and kept us in the loop.read more

Aerylle A.

They made this experience very easy for me. Everyone I spoke with was very friendly and professional. I want to give a shout out to Ms. Erin She is amazing. Thank you Erin! I would highly recommend them!

Jimmy F.

My father-in-law was involved in the accident with Phoenix PD. They was able to get to the case taken care of quickly and efficiently and they always made sure that he was OK and make sure that we knew what was going on with the case. Big shout out... to Erin No matter how many times I called out of my father-in-law's request she never got angry never got upset and never ever said that we was annoying are pushing she understood our frustrations and understood why we was calling amazing personread more

Max G.

Joseph D'Aguanno and his paralegals Regina Garcia and Elizabeth Sanchez were very professional and very informative on my case. I was always able to speak with someone and I was updated throughout the process. I am super happy with the outcome and I... would definitely recommend Gage Mathers to family and friends. Thank you!read more

samuel L.

Very satisfied with the service I received. Erin was very professional responded quickly and got my case done fast. I would highly recommend Erin and Gage Mathers. They went above and beyond!!!!

Sandra W.

Martin Mathers and his entire team expertly guided me through a difficult personal injury case. They were professional and responsive throughout the long process, and they continually fought for a positive outcome. I am deeply grateful for their... efforts and the successful settlement of my case. I highly recommend this outstanding team.read more

Lori M.

One year ago I had reason to believe that a previous medical procedure had caused a significant new health risk. I knew I needed legal advice on what my rights were and what options might exist for me to pursue a resolution. I reached out to Joe... and he was immediately responsive. Not only did he provide me assistance in a timely way, he personally dropped off materials for me to review at my home. At that time, I really needed help and he was there for me.read more

Susan G.

When I wanted to take on a medical device company I didn’t know where to turn. Then I found Joe D’Aguanno, Gage Mathers' managing attorney and an experienced trial attorney. Joe is someone who is not afraid to go toe to toe with the big boys. Not... only did he fight for me, but at the same time, he made sure I understood exactly what was happening with my case. I couldn’t have asked for a better champion!read more

Judy D.

Joe D’Aguanno has great legal skills and is very thorough. He helped us with a very complicated legal case involving complex medical issues and was a great help.

James D.

Great trial lawyers. Very sensitive to client needs. Joe D'Aguanno helped my wife and me get through a very difficult medical malpractice case. His analysis of my case was superb and his help in preparing us for deposition was extremely helpful.... His experience preparing cases and presenting them to juries clearly makes him an excellent choice for any case involving any kind of personal injury including medical malpractice.read more

John T.

Martin Mathers was very kind and helpful in explaining my case. His professional wisdom and experience were reassuring and helped me obtain a great result.!! Gage Mathers is a winner..!!

Barry S.

I had a terrific experience with my injury claim. My attorney Sean McGarry was outstanding in getting me the maximum amount of compensation, which was much more than I ever expected. He took the time to help me understand everything that was going... on and fought for every dollar. The paralegal Elizabeth Sanchez was exceptional in gathering and processing all the medical bills and other pertinent information from multiple sources, and was always available to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend this law group for any injury claim. They are very professional and truly care about their clients.read more

Olivia V.

Amazing Law Firm, they will do everything in their power to get you the best result and they surely have done so for myself! Thank you to the team at Gage and Mathers, your help is greatly appreciated.I highly recommend this Law Firm!

Adrienne C.

Regine and Sean were awesome stayed on of our cases and returned our calls and was able to answer all our questions. I highly recommend this law firm.

Gil G.

I was so pleased to have Sean & Regina represent me with my legal issue. They were very polished and professional in their performance. They also were very kind and patient with me in that they never spoke over my head, as it were. Instead they were... clear spoken and were very interested in helping me to understand the issues at hand. I was very satisfied with the outcome and would recommend them to anyone. Any legal issues that come my way in the future I will be sure to have Gage Mathers represent me and I hope that Sean and Regina are assigned to the matter.read more

Jazmine G.

I have to say I am blown away by the customer service I received from both Regina and Sean. I was constantly updated on my case and they fought to get me as much money as possible. I would recommend them to anyone who has been in an accident!

Kaitlyn R.

My case was a very small motor vehicle accident case. Mark Ryan and his team guided me om every avenue we could explore and gave me their expert advice. My case was settled and I was very happy with the outcome! I would highly recommend Mark as he... is professional and extremely knowledgeable.read more

Elizabeth S.

I was very satisfied with the service I received at Gage Mathers. My attorney, Sean McGarry, did an amazing job with negotiating with the insurance company, and getting me as much money in pocket as possible. My paralegal, Regina Garcia, was quick... to respond when I had questions and always kept me in the loop with my case. I was also able to meet with the other attorneys at the firm, including Martin Mathers, Joseph D'Aguanno, and Mark Ryan, and they were all very knowledgeable, kind, and supportive during this difficult time. I would highly recommend Gage Mathers to all family and friends. Thank you all for all of your help!read more

kitty B.

Very nice and friendly. Regina and Sean where very nice and work fast and efficient for me and my husband. We live far from the attorneys office and our work schedule wouldn’t allow us to drive to the office not that it was necessary because we only... had to come to the office once to received our settlement checks. Would highly recommend this attorney to anyone.read more

Russell J.

Nothing but great work from the folks here. I had a traumatic brain injury from an accident. Mark, Matt & Martin went to bat for me and the results were immediate. They got me a significant recovery and dealt with a difficult insurance company to... get me an amazing result. The whole team at Gage Mathers have made us a part of the family.read more

Michelle L.

I am happy to be working in conjunction with the Gage Mather team. They are extremely knowledgeable and service each and every client with the upmost respect and integrity. I really enjoy talking with the whole staff and recommend them highly.

Victoria M.

Would definitely recommend to anyone looking around. Regina and Joseph D'Hguanno were very pleasant and didn't hesitate to answer any questions I have. I'm happy with the outcome. ☺

Theresa N.

I had the great pleasure of speaking with Mark from Gage Mathers on 5/22 to inquire about a malpractice case. Although he was unable to take my case due to his limited bandwidth and high case load, Mark went above and beyond by taking the time to... listen to my situation and was able to advise me accordingly. Mark is a wealth of knowledge and had provided me valuable information I needed for my particular case. I greatly appreciate how thorough he was and took the time to sufficiently respond to all of my questions. He was also able to refer me over to another great attorney and provided them with the information I had provided him during our conversation. I had been searching for an attorney for several weeks - either they did not have the bandwidth to take my case or they were not responsive which was quite discouraging and frustrating to say the least. Mark was able to provide a glimmer of hope and I feel more equipped to navigate through the system more efficiently. I have saved Mark as a contact in the event I ever need his services and would highly recommend him to others! Thank you, Mark, for your time and help!read more

Brandon & Kristina D.

I am not one to write reviews unless they are usually bad ones. Not in this case Mark Ryan was my attorney and I can't say enough great things about him, Martin and the firm. This truly was the best experience I've had with an attorney and I've had... the T.V commercial lawyers, family lawyers, and everything in between. Mark was upfront and honest with every aspect of my family's case. I never felt led on or B's through the process. Every time I spoke with Mark he was straight forward and always did exactly what he said he would do. My family and I are truly grateful that Mark and Martin handling our case they made sure to what was best on our behalf. I would recommend them to family and friends. If I'm ever in this situation again Gage and Mathers will be my first and only phone call. Oh and I will definitely be seeking Mark Ryan as my attorney he is the man.read more

edward J.

It was a pleasure working with attorney Mark Ryan. He is respectful, friendly, and competent lawyer. He knows the law in and out pertaining to personal injury and is more than happy to answer any and all questions regarding any aspects of your case.... Throughout the four months of my relationship with attorney Mark Ryan, I was always updated with emails as well as detailed one on one phone calls. Mark's emails were like no other: clear, concise, item by item accounts of the tasks ahead. I always knew where we were and where we were going with my case. I recommend attorney Mark Ryan implicitly. In four months he oversaw my medical rehabilitation, knew all my doctors, and used board room negotiating skills to whittle down my expensive hospital liens. In addition he secured for me a sizable settlement check. I will always be grateful for attorney Mark Ryan for taking a bad chapter of my life and turning it into a winning one. I would like to close by saying I regard Mark Ryan as not only my attorney but as a friend. Sincerely, Edward Jaffee.read more

Jeromie H.

My attorney was Joseph D'Aguanno andparalegal was Regina. They were very helpful and did an excellent job for helping me with my casecase. I would highly recommend their services.

Annie S.

An amazing firm to work with! Very professional and on it 24/7 with always keeping you up to date. This is the first time I've needed to hire an attorney and I've been blessed to have had Mark Ryan help me with my lawsuit. He is so dedicated and I... couldn't be more grateful for the work him and his firm have done for me!read more

Eamonn E.

Working with Gage and Mathers has been a terrific experience. Martin and Joesph are wonderful attorneys, extremely knowledgeable, and gentlemen to boot.

Jerry H.

I engaged Gage & Mathers based upon a review and I am happy to write a new five star review for this firm. Martin took my case after visiting with other firms who acted like the case was not big enough. Martin provided coaching and the willingness... to stay the course. After some time Joseph was my person who stayed the course and handled the details. Joe was terrific and bottom line he and the firm helped me win what was due. Thank youread more

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