Start by getting medical care and preserving evidence (photos, witnesses, police/incident reports) and notify insurers. An attorney will typically investigate fault and damages, then send a demand; if settlement fails, they file a Complaint in Arizona Superior Court within 2 years of the injury (A.R.S. §12-542) and arrange service on the defendant. The case then moves through discovery (written...
Continue ReadingSome injuries are immediate, but many appear hours to days later—and certain conditions (e.g., concussion, internal bleeding, soft-tissue or spinal injuries) may not show clear symptoms for several days to a few weeks. Watch for delayed signs like headaches, neck/back pain or stiffness (whiplash), dizziness, nausea, numbness/tingling, abdominal pain, vision changes, or worsening bruising. Get a prompt medical evaluation...
Continue ReadingMost car accident lawyers work on contingency—typically 30–40% of the recovery—so you pay no upfront fees and only if you win. The percentage is usually lower for early settlements and higher if litigation or trial is required. Case costs (e.g., records, filing, experts) are normally advanced by the firm and deducted from your payout; confirm in writing whether costs...
Continue ReadingA car crash can force a spinal disc to rupture or bulge, compressing nerves and causing radiating neck or low-back pain, numbness/tingling, weakness, and muscle spasms. Diagnosis typically involves a physical exam plus imaging (MRI/CT) to confirm the level and severity; treatment ranges from rest, medication, and physical therapy to epidural injections or, in severe cases, surgery. In Arizona’s...
Continue ReadingStart by reading the denial letter to pinpoint why the insurer denied coverage (common reasons: liability disputes, coverage/exclusions, late reporting, or “gaps” in medical care). Fix what you can and appeal in writing, enclosing stronger proof—police report, photos, bills, medical opinions, witness statements, and repair estimates. If the carrier stonewalls or acts in bad faith, your lawyer can send...
Continue ReadingLower-back pain can appear hours or days after a crash due to sprains/strains, herniated discs, vertebral fractures, or (rarely) spinal cord injury. Watch for pain, stiffness, limited motion, muscle spasms, and numbness/tingling or weakness in a leg—seek urgent care for red flags like loss of bowel/bladder control or escalating neuro symptoms. Diagnosis typically involves a physical exam and, if...
Continue ReadingNeck injuries are common after crashes—most often whiplash (soft-tissue sprain/strain), but also herniated discs or, in severe cases, fractures. Symptoms can be delayed and include neck pain or stiffness (worse with movement), headaches, reduced range of motion, shoulder/upper-back pain, dizziness, and numbness/tingling down the arms (possible nerve involvement). Seek prompt medical evaluation even if pain is mild at first—early...
Continue ReadingYes—get checked by a doctor as soon as possible, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline can mask symptoms, and hidden injuries (concussion, internal bleeding, soft-tissue damage) often appear hours or days later. Prompt care protects your health and creates medical documentation crucial for insurance or legal claims. Should I Go to the Doctor After a Car Accident? Definitely, if...
Continue ReadingSeek emergency care now if you have severe back pain with leg numbness/tingling/weakness, pain radiating down a leg, loss of bladder/bowel control, fever, or difficulty walking. See a doctor promptly if pain persists or worsens over 24–48 hours, interrupts sleep or daily tasks, or is accompanied by nausea, or chills. Early evaluation can rule out fractures or disc injury,...
Continue ReadingYes—get evaluated even if you feel fine. Hidden injuries (concussion, whiplash, internal trauma) can surface hours or days later, and adrenaline often masks pain. Prompt care protects your health and creates the medical record insurers require for claims. Car accidents are traumatic by nature. The simple experience of two cars hitting one another is so jarring that it can...
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