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Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyers
2700 N Central Ave Suite 320, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
Phone: (602) 905-7766
Call us at (855) 855-8910
Call us at (855) 855-8910
One bad crash on the I-10. A fall at a job site near Camelback. And just like that, everything's different.
We've sat across the table from Phoenix families going through this. A parent who can't pick up their kid anymore. A worker who won't return to the job they've done for 20 years. It doesn't get easier to hear. But it's why we do this.
This page breaks down what catastrophic injuries are, how Arizona claims work, and what you should do right now. We offer a free case review. You don't pay unless we win.
A catastrophic injury causes permanent harm that stops someone from working or living the way they used to. These injuries don't heal in a few months. They require lifelong care and change every part of a person's day.
Common examples:
Arizona doesn't have a checklist for this. There's no fixed list that says "this counts, this doesn't." Instead, the law looks at one thing — how permanently the injury changed your life.
If you can't work, can't care for yourself, or live with lasting disfigurement, your injury likely qualifies. We've handled cases involving:
| Injury Type | What It Looks Like |
|---|---|
| Traumatic brain injury (TBI) | Memory loss, personality changes, trouble speaking |
| Spinal cord injury | Partial or full paralysis, loss of sensation |
| Amputation | Loss of a hand, arm, leg, or foot |
| Severe burns | Scarring across large areas, skin grafts, nerve damage |
| Organ damage | Ruptured spleen, kidney failure, internal bleeding |
Phoenix traffic on I-10 and Loop 101 makes these injuries more common than people think. We've seen high-speed rear-end collisions on the 101 near Scottsdale turn into life-changing TBI cases. It happens fast out here.
If your injury has changed the way you live, a Phoenix catastrophic injury lawyer can review your situation and tell you where you stand.
Car, truck, and motorcycle crashes top the list in Maricopa County. We've represented clients hit by semis on the I-17 and riders sideswiped on surface streets in Tempe. One collision at highway speed is all it takes.
But crashes aren't the only cause. We also see:
Construction crews are everywhere in Phoenix right now. Workers and bystanders both face added risk from heavy machinery, open trenches, and rerouted traffic. We've taken cases from job sites in these areas where a single safety shortcut led to a permanent injury.
No matter how it happened, the outcome is the same — your life looks different now. We help Phoenix families hold the responsible party accountable.
The first few days are chaos. We get it. But a few early steps can make or break your case.
Get to the hospital. Call 911. Follow your doctor's instructions to the letter. Don't skip appointments. We've seen insurers use a two-week gap in treatment to argue the injury "wasn't that bad." Don't give them that opening.
Save everything.
Don't talk to their insurance company. Adjusters will call fast — sometimes within 48 hours. They sound friendly. They're not. Anything you say can and will be used to shrink your payout. Let us handle that call.
If you were hurt near Maryvale, South Mountain, or any of the busy corridors in south and west Phoenix, reach out now. The sooner we start collecting evidence, the stronger your case gets.
These cases cost more than a typical fender-bender claim. Way more. Your compensation should match what this injury has actually taken from you.
Economic damages — the costs you can put a number on:
Non-economic damages — the losses that don't come with a receipt:
We work with doctors, life care planners, and economists to calculate the full picture. Not just what you owe today. What this will cost you for decades.
One thing worth knowing — Arizona uses a comparative negligence rule. If you share some fault, your award gets reduced by that percentage. But you don't lose your right to compensation. Even at 30% or 40% fault, you can still recover. A lawyer can walk you through how this works in your case.
The bigger the claim, the harder they fight. That's just how it works.
We've gone up against every major insurer in Arizona. And the playbook is always the same:
Some specific moves we've seen them pull:
Doesn't matter if you're in Arcadia, Ahwatukee, or anywhere else in the Valley. Same insurers, same tactics, same playbook.
We handle all communication with them. Every call, every letter, every negotiation. They don't get to talk to you directly. And they don't get to take advantage of a bad situation.
Arizona gives you two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit [1]. Two years sounds like a lot. It's not.
There's an even shorter window for government-related accidents. Hit by a city bus? Hurt on public property? You've got 180 days to file a notice of claim. That's about six months.
Miss either deadline and your case is done. Permanently.
Don't wait on this. We've had clients come to us at the 18-month mark thinking they had plenty of time — only to realize their case needed months of investigation. Construction zones shift. Witnesses move. Surveillance footage gets deleted. Phoenix is growing fast, and evidence doesn't stick around.
Call us early. Give us time to build something strong.
Your case is only as strong as your proof. We've seen solid claims fall apart because evidence wasn't collected early enough. And we've seen tough cases win because the documentation was airtight.
Here's what we gather:
| Evidence Type | What It Includes |
|---|---|
| Medical records | Hospital charts, surgical reports, imaging scans, treatment plans |
| Expert testimony | Doctors, life care planners, economists explaining long-term needs |
| Accident documentation | Police reports, scene photos, traffic camera footage, witness statements |
| Employment records | Pay stubs, tax returns, employer statements on lost income |
| Personal journals | Your notes on daily pain, limitations, and emotional impact |
We start building your file on day one. Our team coordinates with medical and financial experts to show what this injury really costs — not the number an insurance adjuster made up.
And here's something most firms can't say. Our founding attorney, Robert Simon, literally wrote the book on trying spinal disc injury cases — Trying Disc Injury Cases: Defeating the Degeneration Defense, published by Trial Guides. That expertise shapes how we prepare evidence and fight in every catastrophic case we take.
People want to know what they're getting into. Fair enough. Here's how it works with us:
Free consultation. We sit down, review your accident and injuries, and give you an honest assessment. No charge. If we take your case, you pay nothing upfront.
Investigation. We dig in — medical records, police reports, expert opinions, witness interviews. We're building the full story of what happened and who's responsible.
Claim development. This is where we calculate everything. Current bills. Future care. Lost income. Pain and suffering. We bring in doctors, life care planners, and economists to get it right.
Negotiation. We take your case to the insurer and push for a fair number. Most cases settle here. But we don't accept lowball offers. Period.
Trial. If they won't pay what your case is worth, we go to court. Every case we take is prepared like it's going to trial. That's not a slogan — it's how we operate.
Some cases wrap up in a few months. Others take over a year, especially when injuries are severe or multiple parties are involved. Either way, we keep you in the loop at every step.
Not all injury cases are built the same. Catastrophic claims are a different animal.
The money is bigger. A broken wrist might settle for tens of thousands. A TBI or spinal cord injury? That's lifetime care, lifetime lost income, lifetime pain. We're talking about numbers that start in the hundreds of thousands and go up from there.
You need specialized experts. A standard PI case might lean on medical records alone. Catastrophic cases need neurologists, life care planners, vocational rehab experts, and economists. Without them, you can't prove what this injury will cost over 30 or 40 years.
Insurers bring their A-team. When the claim is this big, they assign senior adjusters and top defense attorneys. You need lawyers who've been in that fight before and won.
It takes longer. Many of these cases stretch past the one-year mark because treatment is still ongoing. Settling too soon means you lock in a number before you even know the full cost. That's a mistake we won't let you make.
This is why you need a lawyer who handles catastrophic cases specifically. A general practice attorney may not have the team, the experts, or the trial experience to go the distance.
Our attorneys have handled personal injury cases across Arizona and California. We know how Phoenix insurance companies operate, and we know how to push back.
That number reflects real results for real families — medical bills paid, lost wages recovered, and futures protected.
You pay nothing upfront. Our fee comes out of your settlement or verdict. If we do not win your case, you owe us nothing.
Accidents do not follow business hours. Neither do we. Call (602) 905-7766 any time — nights, weekends, and holidays.
Our Phoenix team works out of 2700 N Central Ave, Suite 320. We know the roads, the courts, and the insurance adjusters you are up against.
“After a crash, you need a team that answers the phone, explains your options, and fights for every dollar you are owed. That is what we do at The Simon Law Group.”
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Crashes caused by impaired or drunk drivers
Whiplash, back injuries, and low-speed collision claims
Hit-and-run crashes and unidentified driver claims
Serious injuries from head-on and wrong-way crashes
High-speed crashes on Phoenix freeways and surface streets
It depends on the case. Some settle in a few months when liability is clear. But we've had complex cases — multiple defendants, disputed fault — take well over a year, especially if trial is needed.
Could be a negligent driver, an employer, a property owner, a product manufacturer, or a medical provider. Sometimes more than one party is at fault. We investigate every angle.
Get them medical care first. That's the priority. Then call a lawyer. Evidence disappears fast, and their legal rights need protection from day one.
Yes. Arizona's comparative negligence law lets you recover even if you share blame. Your award gets reduced by your fault percentage, but you don't lose your right to file.
Arizona law allows surviving family members to file a wrongful death claim. It can cover funeral expenses, lost income, and the emotional loss your family has been through.
No. We work on contingency. You don't pay unless we win. The consultation is free and there's no cost to get started.
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