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Does Arizona Allow Crash Victims to Stack Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
Some states allow crash victims to stack uninsured and/or underinsured motorist coverage from multiple car insurance policies. Some states may even allow uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to be used in the same claim. These options can help ensure crash victims receive full compensation for their damages if they can validate their claim.…
Can Crash Victims Recover More Than the Insurance Policy Limits?
Many people purchase more than the minimum required car insurance coverage. They want to be financially protected in case they cause a crash that results in a severe or life-threatening injury. They do not want the victim filing a claim against them and going after their financial assets. However, when a crash causes a severe, life-changing injury,…
When Car Insurers Try to Wrongly Assign Fault for a Crash to the Victim
Crash victims can be assigned partial fault for an accident for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the victim and the other driver were negligent in some way, such as if one or both drivers were speeding, disobeying traffic laws, or being reckless in some way. However, it is difficult to trust what the insurance company tells you about your role in the…
What You Should Know About Liability for Crashes with Company Vehicles
If you get injured in a car crash, and the other driver is at fault, you may be able to recover compensation from his or her car insurance policy. The good news is many crash victims do recover compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance policy. While this is typically what happens, sometimes things can get more complicated. For example, if you…
Recovering Compensation if the At-Fault Driver Dies in the Crash
Some negligent drivers do not survive the accidents they cause, but the victims do. When this happens, victims may be unsure about their options for seeking compensation for damages, such as medical expenses and lost wages. Can you still file a claim with the deceased’s insurance company? Will you be seeking compensation from the decedent’s surviving…
Liability for Damages from a Line-of-Sight Car Crash
It is important for drivers to have a clear view of the vehicles and pedestrians around them. Obstructions that make it harder to see oncoming traffic could increase the likelihood of a dangerous crash. Drivers who get into a crash because their view was obstructed may have questions about their liability for damages. After all, they did not put the…
What Are My Legal Options After Getting Injured in a Red-Light Crash?
Arizona was number one in the nation in annual red-light-running deaths between 2008 and 2017, according to AAA. Phoenix saw the most fatal crashes during that time, as 132 people were killed in these kinds of accidents. Even when these crashes are not fatal, they often result in severe or life-changing injuries. These injuries can cause significant…
Are My Injuries Serious Enough to File a Claim for Compensation?
If another driver caused your crash and you suffered any injuries or other damages, you may have the right to seek compensation from that driver’s car insurance policy. Even if you have minor aches and pains, you should be able to seek compensation. It is important to consider your injuries may be more serious than you think. Sometimes symptoms get…
Problems With Online Car Crash Settlement Calculators
Many car crash victims are unsure what their claims may be worth. In fact, many victims underestimate the value of their claims, thinking their injuries may not be too bad. Unfortunately, many victims may feel unsure about talking to an attorney, so they look elsewhere for guidance. For example, they may use an online car crash settlement calculator. While…
Evaluating Loss of Earning Capacity for Car Crash Victims
One of the worst parts about some car crash injuries is they can limit a victim’s ability to work. Some victims are permanently disabled and unable to do any work, while others can do just a fraction of the work that they used to be able to do. At Phillips Law Group, we know how devastating it can be to suffer an injury that limits your ability to…