Arizona Civil Injury Claims Lawyer
Not every serious injury fits neatly into a familiar label such as a car accident, dog bite, truck accident or premises liability case. If you were injured because of another person's, business's or organization's negligence and you are unsure what type of claim you have, The Maerowitz Law Firm, LLC can evaluate the circumstances and help determine whether a viable civil injury claim exists.
We represent plaintiffs in appropriate Arizona injury matters on a contingency-fee basis. That means there is no attorney's fee unless we recover money for you.
CALL 480-927-3700 FREE & CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATIONYour Injury Does Not Have to Fit a Website Category to Deserve Legal Review
Personal injury law covers a wide range of situations in which negligent, careless or otherwise legally wrongful conduct causes physical injury and related losses.
Some cases fit easily into familiar categories. Others do not. An unusual accident may involve a business, contractor, organization, activity, piece of equipment, transportation situation or combination of events that does not match a standard practice-area label.
If that describes your situation, do not assume there is no claim simply because you cannot find the exact type of accident on a law firm's website. An experienced Arizona civil injury lawyer can evaluate the facts, identify potentially responsible parties and determine what legal theories may apply.
Tell Us What Happened.
You do not need to identify the correct legal cause of action before calling an attorney. That is part of the lawyer's job.
If another person, company or organization caused a serious physical injury through negligent conduct, unsafe practices or an unreasonable failure to exercise care, The Maerowitz Law Firm can evaluate whether the matter is one we can handle.
Case acceptance depends on the particular facts, available evidence, damages, responsible parties, insurance or collectability, applicable law and other considerations.
CALL 480-927-3700 TO DISCUSS YOUR INJURYYour Claim May Already Fit One of Our Dedicated Injury Practice Areas
The Maerowitz Law Firm maintains dedicated resources for several common types of Arizona injury claims. Our personal injury practice includes:
What Generally Must Be Proven in an Injury Claim?
The exact legal requirements depend on the type of case. In a typical negligence claim, however, the injured plaintiff generally needs evidence establishing that the defendant owed an applicable legal duty, failed to exercise the required level of care, caused the injury and resulting damages.
The existence of an injury by itself does not automatically establish negligence. Likewise, careless conduct does not necessarily create a valuable case unless it actually caused legally recoverable harm.
What Makes a Civil Injury Case Worth Investigating?
A contingency case requires an investment of attorney time, litigation resources and expenses. For that reason, law firms evaluate several issues before agreeing to take a matter.
The fact that a person was seriously injured is important, but it is only one part of the analysis.
The Sooner an Injury Claim Is Investigated, the Better the Chance of Preserving Important Evidence
Unusual injury cases can require more investigation because the path to liability may not be obvious at first. Evidence that seems unimportant immediately after an accident can later become central to proving what happened.
Depending on the circumstances, relevant evidence may include:
Identifying Insurance Coverage Can Be a Critical Part of an Injury Case
A legally valid claim and a financially recoverable claim are not always the same thing. Determining what insurance coverage or other assets may be available is therefore an important part of evaluating many civil injury cases.
Depending on the circumstances, coverage may involve an individual liability policy, commercial general liability coverage, automobile insurance, property insurance or another policy applicable to the person or organization responsible for the injury.
Insurance policies can contain exclusions, limits, notice provisions and disputes concerning whether a particular event is covered. Those issues may require investigation alongside the underlying liability claim.
An Insurance Adjuster Is Evaluating the Insurer's Exposure
After an injury, an insurer may ask for statements, medical information, authorizations or other documentation while investigating the claim.
The insurance company has the right to investigate, but its financial interests are not the same as the injured person's interests. Disputes can arise regarding liability, causation, medical treatment, prior health conditions, comparative fault, future damages and the value of the claim.
Before signing a release or accepting a final settlement, it is important to understand the extent of the injuries, outstanding medical issues and losses the agreement is intended to resolve.
What Damages May Be Available?
There is no automatic settlement amount for a civil injury claim. Recoverable damages depend on the legal theory, injuries, evidence, medical treatment, financial losses and circumstances of the individual case.
What if Several People Contributed to the Injury?
Unusual injury cases can involve several parties whose actions may have combined to cause the harm.
Arizona applies comparative fault principles in negligence cases. When comparative negligence applies, the injured claimant's damages can generally be reduced according to the percentage of fault attributed to that claimant rather than automatically eliminating the entire claim.
Identifying every potentially responsible party and understanding each party's role can therefore be particularly important in complex plaintiff litigation.
Do Not Assume Every Civil Injury Claim Has the Same Filing Deadline
Arizona generally provides a two-year limitations period for actions involving injuries to a person. Important exceptions can shorten, extend or otherwise change the applicable deadline depending on the type of claim and parties involved.
For example, claims against an Arizona public entity, public school or public employee generally require a statutory notice of claim within 180 days after the claim accrues. Actions against public entities and employees are also generally subject to a one-year limitation.
Video can be overwritten, physical conditions can change, documents can be lost and witnesses can become difficult to locate. Early investigation can protect evidence even when the formal lawsuit deadline is months or years away.
What Does It Mean to Handle an Injury Case on Contingency?
The Maerowitz Law Firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. Instead of charging an hourly attorney's fee to pursue the injury claim, the attorney's fee is contingent on obtaining a financial recovery.
If you have an unusual civil injury claim and are concerned about paying an attorney by the hour to investigate it, a contingency arrangement allows an accepted case to be pursued without an hourly attorney's fee.
From Initial Investigation Through Settlement or Litigation
When an injury claim does not fit a standard category, determining what happened and identifying the correct legal theory can require careful investigation.
Depending on the circumstances, The Maerowitz Law Firm may:
Why Hire The Maerowitz Law Firm for an Unusual Arizona Injury Claim?
Not every worthwhile personal injury case looks like the last case a law firm handled. Unusual claims can require a willingness to investigate the facts, identify the proper legal framework and develop a litigation strategy from the ground up.
Managing Attorney Matt Maerowitz has 12 years of legal experience and more than a decade of litigation and trial experience. His practice includes personal injury representation for clients throughout Arizona.
The Maerowitz Law Firm focuses on personalized representation, direct communication and careful preparation. We evaluate each potential case based on its own facts rather than requiring every injury to fit into a predefined category.
Call us and explain what happened. If the matter appears to involve a potentially viable Arizona civil injury claim, we can discuss whether the firm may be able to assist and what the next steps should be.
Looking for an Arizona Civil Injury Claims Lawyer?
The Maerowitz Law Firm, LLC is based in Phoenix and represents personal injury plaintiffs throughout Arizona. If you suffered a serious injury because of another party's negligence but your circumstances do not fit neatly into one of the firm's more specific personal injury categories, contact us to discuss whether the matter should be investigated.
If you are searching for an Arizona injury claims lawyer, Phoenix plaintiff litigation attorney, Arizona negligence lawyer, contingency-fee injury attorney, civil injury lawyer or Arizona personal injury attorney, contact The Maerowitz Law Firm for a free and confidential consultation.
FREE CONSULTATION | 480-927-3700Frequently Asked Questions About Other Arizona Injury Claims
What is general plaintiff contingency litigation?
For The Maerowitz Law Firm, this category refers primarily to civil injury claims pursued on behalf of injured plaintiffs that do not fit neatly into one of the firm's more specifically listed personal injury practice areas.
What if I do not know what kind of personal injury case I have?
You do not need to identify the correct legal label before calling an attorney. Explain what happened, who may have caused the injury and what harm resulted. An attorney can evaluate whether the circumstances suggest a viable legal claim.
Does The Maerowitz Law Firm take every injury case?
No. Every potential matter is evaluated individually. Case acceptance depends on factors such as liability, evidence, injuries, damages, insurance or other available recovery, applicable law, deadlines and the firm's ability to effectively handle the matter.
What does contingency fee mean?
The Maerowitz Law Firm handles accepted personal injury matters on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney's fee unless the firm recovers money for you. The terms of representation are explained before a client hires the firm.
What if more than one person or company caused my injury?
Complex injury cases can involve multiple potentially responsible parties. Identifying each person's or entity's role can be important because Arizona applies comparative-fault principles in negligence actions.
How long do I have to bring an Arizona injury claim?
Arizona generally provides a two-year limitations period for personal injury actions, but important exceptions can create shorter or different deadlines. For example, qualifying claims against public entities, public schools or public employees generally require a notice of claim within 180 days.
What compensation may be available?
Depending on the legal claim and evidence, recoverable damages may include medical expenses, future medical care, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering and other legally recognized losses.
How do I find out whether The Maerowitz Law Firm can handle my case?
Call 480-927-3700 or contact the firm online for a free and confidential initial consultation. Explain what happened, your injuries and any information you have about the potentially responsible party. The firm can then determine whether the matter should be evaluated further.
Seriously Injured but Not Sure What Type of Case You Have?
If another person, company or organization may have caused your injury through negligent or wrongful conduct, contact The Maerowitz Law Firm even if your claim does not fit neatly into a standard personal injury category.
Tell us what happened. We can evaluate the circumstances and help determine whether the matter is one the firm can pursue.
480-927-3700 CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION CONTACT THE FIRMThis information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The Maerowitz Law Firm does not accept every potential civil claim. Liability, case acceptance, available damages, insurance coverage and filing deadlines depend on the particular facts and applicable Arizona law. Viewing this page or contacting the firm does not by itself establish an attorney-client relationship.