Q: I blew a tire and lost control of my vehicle, am I at fault?
A: More than likely yes, you have a duty to control your vehicle even when you have a blown tire. Additionally, you have a duty to maintain your vehicle and making sure your tires are in proper working condition. An exception could be if there was defect with the tire from the manufacturer.
— Hutzler Law Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Phoenix
Q: The other person's insurance keeps calling me, what do I do?
A: You should not talk to the other insurance company, and contact an attorney to protect your interests. The other person’s insurance company has zero interest in protecting your interests. In fact they will most likely attempt what is called a first call settlement, where they will offer you a sum ...
— Hutzler Law Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Phoenix
Q: What if my medical bills are much higher than the policy limit?
A: You should hire an attorney to represent you and determine if any of the bills have liens that attach to the settlement, and if you want to pay the bills that aren’t liens out of the settlement, an attorney can negotiate the best deal with those providers to ensure all the bills get taken care of an...
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Q: Does my car insurance cover me if I am in a rental car?
A: Yes, in the vast majority of cases. However, there are some non-standard insurance companies have exclusions which do not extend coverage to rental cars. Non-standard insurance companies tend to market to lower income customer base or drivers with poor driving records, and low credit scores. If y...
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Q: What if I have a pre-existing injury but was hurt more in an accident?
A: You can be compensated for this, it is called an aggravation to a pre-existing condition, and depending on your pre-accident condition, it can be compensated highly.
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Q: My loved one was killed in an accident by a drunk driver. What do I do?
A: You should contact an attorney right away, as only certain people are statutorily eligible to make a wrongful death claim.
— Hutzler Law Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Phoenix
Q: What do I do if I was bit at a dog park?
A: You need to make a report to animal control. You will need to get the dog owners information. Once you have this, then you should hire an attorney to find out what insurance is available.
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Q: What do I do if I was injured in a hit and run?
A: First thing is call the police and make a report of the incident. Then hire an attorney to investigate and find out what insurance is available.
— Hutzler Law Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Phoenix
Q: What happens if I am in an Uber or Lyft and involved in a car accident?
A: Depending on what the circumstances are around the accident, there are couple scenarios, all are better when it involves a rideshare; than being in a collision with a normal vehicle. First, lets address if the rideshare vehicle has not accepted a ride, IE driving empty, the state requires 25/50/20 c...
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Q: Doesn't my health insurance cover me if I am involved in an accident?
A: Your health insurance most definitely can and will cover you. However you will be subject to your health insurance deductible and co-payment requirements. However, your health insurance will not compensate you for pain and suffering.
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Q: What if am I partially at fault for a car accident? Am I still covered?
A: There is a couple things to address here, if you are partially at fault, there will be a determination of what percentage you are at fault. Arizona is a pure comparative jurisdiction, meaning that if you are one or ninety-nine percent at fault you are entitled to get compensate the percentage you a...
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Q: I have to have surgery because of an injury from a car accident, who pays the bills?
A: Since car insurance isn’t like health insurance, you must incur the cost up front and submit your demand to the at fault driver and they use hindsight to see if you needed the treatment. If you have health insurance or med pay on your auto policy you can get some relief from this burden. Some medi...
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Q: What is full coverage insurance?
A: There is no such thing as “full coverage”, the term is made by insurance agents the law requires you to carry liability insurance which covers damages you cause to others. When you get “full coverage” you are getting collision and comprehensive, which cover your vehicle if it is in a collision or d...
— Hutzler Law Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Phoenix
Q: What do I do if in a car accident with a city bus?
A: You should contact a lawyer because a city bus may limit your time to present a claim to only 180 days.
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Q: Do I really need Uninsured and Underinsured coverage?
A: You do if you care about yourself, your family or anyone who is an occupant in your car. These coverages protect you if the person that causes the accident either doesn’t have any insurance, or doesn’t have enough to compensate you for your injuries. In Arizona roughly 60% of the cars on the road ...
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Q: I was attacked by the neighbor's dog that got out. Can I sue?
A: Yes you can sue, but you might not have to as Arizona recognizes strict liability* in dog bite cases. Strict liability only applies if claims are made and filed upon in the first year.
— Hutzler Law Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Phoenix
Q: I was injured by someone without insurance, what do I do?
A: You should contact a lawyer, so they can investigate to see if they can find applicable coverage. In some cases the driver of the vehicle doesn’t have insurance, but the owner does or vice versa.
— Hutzler Law Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Phoenix
Q: Can I switch my current lawyer for a new personal injury lawyer?
A: You sure can, Sharice. This is true for personal injury lawyers in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Chandler, or anywhere in Arizona. However keep in mind that your current lawyer may assert a lien for the costs they expended on your case and lien for their time, or a percentage of your settl...
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Q: Can I file an injury claim months after a car accident?
A: Absolutely you can file a claim up to 2 years after an incident in most situations. However, under certain conditions, there are times where you are limited to as short as 180 days. Speak to a personal injury lawyer in Phoenix for a free consultation.
— Hutzler Law Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Phoenix