If you’ve been driving for years or decades and haven’t had to deal with your insurance provider, consider yourself lucky. Perhaps you have been a driver who caused a car accident, which requires a slightly different way of dealing with your auto insurance provider. If you have recently been involved in an accident that you did not cause, it’s...
Continue ReadingWhat Does Contingency Fee Mean? Many injured Phoenix personal injury victims and families want to know, “What does a contingency fee mean?” A contingency fee means that a lawyer only gets paid if they win or settle your case. Have you ever seen a lawyer’s ad where they claim, “No win, no fee?” Well, that is the summarized definition...
Continue ReadingWhen you suffer serious injuries in an auto accident, you likely need a settlement as soon as possible. Medical bills are adding up faster than you can keep up with, and you have regular bills going unpaid due to a lack of income if you cannot work. Unfortunately, the legal process seems to move rather slowly as you struggle...
Continue ReadingHave you suffered significant injuries and losses in an accident? Are you now waiting forever to get the money you need to cover these costs and get back to living your life? While this may seem like a stressful situation, it is a common problem many accident victims have to deal with. That is why if you endured severe...
Continue ReadingYes, you can sue after a car accident in Arizona, if you believe the other party was at fault. The vast majority of car accident claims are based on negligence. Suing only makes sense if another party’s negligence caused the accident. Even then, filing a lawsuit is the last step of a car accident claim process. Going to trial...
Continue ReadingCurious about how insurance companies decide who is at fault? Don’t navigate the process alone. Contact car accident attorney Justin Hutzler today for a free consultation to discuss your case and understand your rights and legal options. Call (602) 730-4530 or write to us about your case.We serve Phoenix and the surrounding areas and available to take your call...
Continue ReadingMost car accident cases do not go to court. Instead, they end up settling long before they see the inside of a courtroom. Car accident victims, at-fault parties, insurance companies, and lawyers tend to favor the efficiency and certainty of a settlement over the risk and cost of going to trial. But that doesn’t mean you can safely assume...
Continue ReadingSideswipe collisions pose a serious risk to drivers and passengers alike, particularly on highways and interstates with a great deal of merging traffic, like I-10 or I-17. Often, motorists fail to properly predict the actions of others around them, making it very difficult to merge or change lanes safely. Unfortunately, inaccurately judging the movement of other drivers can substantially...
Continue ReadingHave you been injured in a car accident in Phoenix and are unsure when to hire an attorney? Consulting an attorney quickly can significantly improve the outcome of your case. Contact Jason Hutzler today at (602) 730-4530 or contact us about your case. We serve Phoenix and the surrounding areas and available to take your call 24/7. The best course...
Continue ReadingUsually, a company is responsible for a collision if its worker causes an accident while fulfilling job-related tasks. However, rideshare companies like Lyft are different. The associated drivers do not work for the company directly. You might be able to sue Lyft for an accident under certain conditions. However, the law considers Lyft drivers independent contractors rather than employees....
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