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Essential Steps to Take After a Car Accident

We believe that there is no such thing as a minor car accident. Though some can result in less damage and injury, car accidents can still have a ripple effect on every aspect of your life. After a car accident it is very important that you take the proper steps to recover from your injuries and seek compensation.

Listed below are the 6 necessary steps to take after a car accident:

1. Step One: Check for injuries. In a car crash, there may be injuries that have affected the driver as well as passengers in the vehicle. Check all of the parties involved in the accident to make sure that you are not sustaining any life threatening injuries. If you have suffered from a serious accident, call 911 immediately to seek medical attention.
2. Step Two: Call the police to report the accident.
3. Step Three: Once you have reached safety, exchange information with any other drivers who were involved in the accident. Insurance companies will ask you for details about the incident including the other driver's name and contact information.
4. Step Four: Document the accident as much as possible. Take pictures of the damages sustained to your vehicles, speak with the witnesses of the accident, and request a copy of the police report.
5. Step Five: Contact your insurance company to report the accident. Make sure not to admit any fault or to leave any details in an ambiguous light.
6. Step Six: Contact a Tempe car accident lawyer at Kent Law, PLC to begin seeking financial compensation for your injuries and for the negligence that caused you suffering. Our attorneys have the experience you need during this difficult time.

It is generally not a good idea to handle your accident case on your own. If you were injured in your accident, you should be focused on your own recovery, not complex legal proceedings and insurance communications. Our attorneys have the experience and skill you need to guide you through your injury case and obtain the compensation you need.

Contact our professional auto accident lawyers to get started on your case today!

Laws in Arizona Regarding Car Accidents

Arizona, like most other states in the country, is not a no-fault state when it comes to liability laws for car accident claims. Instead, Arizona is a pure comparative fault state, which requires each party to pay for a percentage of damages equal to their percentage of liability. Establishing liability can be done through negotiations or a court’s ruling, if the claim escalates to litigation.

For example: You are driving on the highway and talking to your passengers. At the same time, another driver is texting while merging into your lane. You do not react to their approaching vehicle because you are absorbed in your conversation. A sideswipe accident occurs, resulting in a total of $100,000 in damages suffered by all parties. A court later finds you 20% liable for the accident since you were distracted by a conversation, but the other driver is 80% liable. You will be held accountable for $20,000 of the damages, or 20%. The remaining $80,000 are owed by the other, more liable driver.

Arizona also has a two-year statute of limitations law that applies to most car accident claims. Under this law, you have two years to seek damages for a car accident from another party you deem liable. However, you should be aware that you are also required to report your accident to your own insurer shortly after your accident.

We Handle Car Accident Cases Across Arizona. Learn How Kent Law PLC Can Help You.

Though auto accidents and collisions are frequent on Arizona’s roads and highways, no one really expects to be involved in an auto accident. Unfortunately, car crashes are among the top contributors of personal injury claims and they can occur any place, any time, and anywhere. Whether your accident was a fender bender or involved multiple vehicles or drivers, we are prepared to give your case the full attention it deserves.

Some firms just focus on the legal issues – but not us. Our Tempe auto accident lawyers recognize that these types of issues can be life-changing for many victims and their families. At Kent Law PLC we help you through the vehicle property damage aspect of your case and we even travel the distance to visit you in your home or hospital if the nature of your injury prevents you from coming to us.