Auto Accidents Attorneys in Phoenix, Arizona

Serious car accidents occur every day all over the country, and Arizona is no exception. Being involved in any kind of auto accident can be a traumatic experience—and oftentimes costly. You may be seriously injured, temporarily — or permanently — unable to work due to your injuries, and subsequently buried under a mountain of medical debt and various other expenses.

Fortunately, if you're looking to hold the at-fault parties accountable for their negligence, the experienced Phoenix, Arizona car accident attorneys at Faussette & Faussette PLLC can help. Our firm is proud to assist clients in pursuing fair compensation throughout the Valley and its surrounding cities and across the state of Arizona, including Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Goodyear.

Types of Auto Accidents

Not only are auto accidents far too common, but there are also several different types of accidents that can occur. Injuries that occur in accidents depend largely on the type of incident that occurred and the circumstances surrounding it. Typical types of auto accidents include:

• Single-vehicle accidents

• Multi-vehicle accidents

• Sideswipes

• Rear-end collisions

• Truck accidents

• Motorcycle accidents

• Bus accidents

Liability for Car Accidents in Arizona

When it comes to responsibility for auto accidents in Arizona, an “at-fault” principle is applied. This means the party at fault for your crash will have to pay for your losses, including medical bills, lost wages, and property damages.

After an auto accident, you will need to have a plan in place regarding insurance. Some of your options include:

• Filing a claim with your auto insurance carrier

• Filing a claim against the at-fault driver

Serious accidents are traumatic for victims, and the ensuing legal claims can be complex. It is important to realize, however, that you have rights that need to be protected. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can guide you through the complex legal process while seeking the compensation you need.

Arizona Auto Insurance Requirements

All licensed drivers in the state of Arizona are legally obligated to carry a minimum of $10,000 in property damage liability coverage and bodily injury liability coverage of $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident.

Arizona Law and Personal Injury Claims

In addition to its law regarding insurance and fault, the state follows a “pure comparative” fault rule for personal injury claims. That means that, in an incident where one or more parties share the blame, you may be entitled to the percentage of damages that you were not liable for.

It’s also important to keep in mind that personal injury claims in Arizona have a statute of limitations — a time period in which you can legally file a claim. Under state law, car accident victims in Arizona have a two-year period to file a claim. In the event of an accident that results in someone’s death, family members of the deceased have a window of two years from the date of their loved one’s death to pursue compensation.

Wrongful death claims in Arizona can be filed by the following individuals:

• The deceased person's surviving spouse

• Any surviving child of the deceased person

• A surviving parent or guardian of the deceased person

• The deceased person's personal representative on behalf of a surviving spouse, child, or parent, or on behalf of the estate if none of those people survived the deceased

Wrongful death claims are often filed against an individual, business, or government organization believed to be responsible in order to seek compensation for the death of a loved one.