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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
So you've been hurt, and you're wondering whether it's worth talking to a lawyer. That's exactly what a free case review is for. You sit down with one of our Phoenix personal injury attorneys, either by phone or in person, and we go through everything together. No charge. No strings.
What do we actually look at? Your accident. Your injuries. Who was at fault. Whether there's insurance to go after. We pull apart the details and tell you straight up if there's a case here.
Most of these calls wrap up in 15 to 30 minutes. Some take longer if the situation is complicated, but you'll never be rushed.
Here's what we tell clients on that first call: give us the basics. When did it happen? What kind of accident? How bad are the injuries? Have you talked to the other driver's insurance yet?
We look at police reports, medical records, anything you've got. In Maricopa County, crash reports and Arizona's comparative fault rules play a big role in how we size up a claim. If the other driver was 80% at fault, that changes things. If you waited three months to see a doctor, that changes things too.
By the end of the call, you'll know where you stand. And if we're not the right fit for your case? Our Phoenix personal injury firm will tell you that honestly.
You won't pay a dollar for this call. Not for the review, not for the follow-up, not for a meeting at our Phoenix office. That's not a gimmick. It's how personal injury law works in Arizona.
We handle cases on contingency. Our fee comes out of your settlement or verdict. If we don't recover money for you, you owe us nothing. Zero.
Arizona's Rules of Professional Conduct, specifically ER 1.5, require contingency fee agreements be in writing and signed by the client. The agreement spells out the fee percentage and how costs are handled. No surprises.
What about costs during the case? Medical records, expert witnesses, filing fees? We cover those up front. You don't get a bill while your case is open. Our fee only kicks in if we win.
So what's in it for us? Simple. We take cases we believe in. The free review lets us evaluate your claim. If it's strong, we take it. If it's not, we tell you honestly and point you in the right direction.
If someone else's negligence left you hurt in Phoenix, your case probably qualifies. We don't limit free reviews to one kind of accident. Here's what we see most often:
Not sure where your case fits? Call us anyway. Fifteen minutes of your time. No cost.
Our attorneys recently recovered $3 million for a client with a throat injury where the other side disputed liability the entire time. Cases like that don't always look promising at first glance. That's the whole point of the review. Car accident lawyers in Phoenix evaluate these cases every day.
You don't need a slam-dunk case to pick up the phone. But here's how we think about it when we're evaluating a claim.
Arizona personal injury law rests on four legs. Miss one, and the table wobbles.
Duty: the other person owed you a basic level of safety. Every driver on the road does. Every store owner does. That part is usually straightforward.
Breach: they dropped the ball. Ran a light. Left a broken step unrepaired for weeks. Texted behind the wheel.
Causation: their mistake is what hurt you. The crash caused your herniated disc. The fall broke your wrist. There's a direct line.
Damages: you lost something real. Hospital bills. Missed paychecks. Pain that hasn't let up since the accident.
All four have to connect. When they do, you've got something worth pursuing.
Here's what catches people off guard, though. Documentation matters more than most realize. A photo from the scene, a police report filed the same day, medical records from your first ER visit, these things build a case. Waiting weeks to see a doctor? That gives the insurance company room to argue your injuries weren't that bad.
When you call us, we walk through each piece with you. Missing something? We'll tell you. Got a strong case? We'll explain what it could be worth.
Come prepared and we can give you better answers faster. Grab whatever you have from this list before our call:
Missing a few things? Don't let that stop you from calling. We work with what you've got and track down the rest.
Need your accident report? Phoenix PD lets you request copies through their online public records portal [3]. For highway crashes, Arizona DPS has a separate request system through their public services page.
Coming from Tempe, Scottsdale, or Chandler? A phone call works just fine. We review cases remotely every single day.
You did the review. Turns out you've got a case. So what actually happens next?
Here's how it plays out, step by step:
Sign the agreement. We put together a contingency fee agreement. It covers the fee, how costs work, your rights. Arizona law says this has to be in writing. You'll know exactly what you're agreeing to before you sign anything.
Investigation. Now we go to work. Pulling medical records, getting the police report, talking to witnesses, sometimes bringing in accident reconstruction experts. Your job? Focus on healing. We handle the rest.
Demand letter. Your treatment stabilizes. We add up every dollar, medical bills, lost wages, the pain and disruption to your life. Then we send a formal demand to the insurance company.
Negotiation. Back and forth with the insurer. This is where most Phoenix personal injury cases get resolved. Our attorneys recently settled a lower-back injury claim for $700,000 during this phase by holding firm when the insurer tried to lowball the offer.
File suit if needed. Sometimes the insurance company won't budge. When that happens, we file in Maricopa County Superior Court [1]. That usually gets their attention.
Resolution. A lot of cases settle after a lawsuit is filed, sometimes in mediation. If they don't? We go to trial. We've done it before and we'll do it again.
Timeline? Depends on the case. Some wrap up in months. Others stretch past a year. But you won't be left guessing. We keep you updated the whole way. Our Phoenix settlement attorneys handle the negotiation from start to finish.
Two years. That's your window under Arizona law, ARS 12-542 specifically. Two years from the date you got hurt to file a personal injury lawsuit. After that? The courthouse door closes. For good.
And two years goes fast when you're dealing with injuries, missing work, fighting with insurance companies. We've seen people show up at month 23 wishing they'd called sooner.
A few exceptions worth knowing about:
Government claims are on a much shorter clock. Hit by a city bus? Injured at a public building? You've got 180 days to file a notice of claim. Six months. That deadline sneaks up on people.
Minors get more time. The two-year clock doesn't start until the injured person turns 18. But waiting serves nobody. Evidence disappears. Memories fade.
Discovery rule applies sometimes. If you didn't know about your injury right away, the clock may start when you found out. Some medical malpractice cases work this way.
Bottom line: a free case review takes 15 minutes. Waiting too long to make that call could cost you everything.
Not every firm deserves your trust. If you're comparing lawyers around Arcadia, Biltmore, or Central Phoenix, here's what should make you walk the other direction.
Pressure to sign immediately. Good lawyers give you room to think. Anyone who demands a commitment on the first call? That tells you more about their caseload than your case.
Guaranteed outcomes. "We'll get you $100,000." Run. No honest attorney makes that promise. Arizona's ethics rules flat out prohibit it. Any firm willing to break that rule on a sales call will cut corners elsewhere.
Charging for the initial meeting. The standard in personal injury is a free consultation. If someone wants money just to hear your story, that's not how reputable firms operate.
Dodging your questions. Ask them: how many cases have you taken to trial? Who handles my case day to day? Vague answers or subject changes are your answer.
One thing you can do right now: pull up the Arizona State Bar's lawyer search tool [2]. It's free. Type in any Phoenix attorney's name and you'll see their license status, disciplinary history, and how long they've been practicing. Pair that with Google reviews and you'll get a clearer picture fast. Our Phoenix trial lawyers welcome that scrutiny.
Talk is one thing. Results are another. When you call for a free case review, you're talking to attorneys who have actually gone the distance for clients. A few examples:
A client suffered a permanent spine injury after a serious accident. The insurance company wouldn't offer fair compensation. So we went to trial. Five weeks in front of a jury. The verdict: $14.5 million.
Another client came to us with a throat injury. The defense argued our client shared the blame. We disagreed, and so did the evidence. We secured a $3 million settlement despite the disputed liability.
A neck and back injury case where the client was facing recommended surgery. We resolved it for $1.25 million before the surgery happened. Sometimes speed matters as much as the dollar amount.
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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.”
Over 250 years of combined attorney experience
Phoenix office at 2700 N Central Ave, Suite 320 |
Licensed in Arizona and California
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
Completely free. Arizona's contingency fee structure means you don't pay unless we recover money for you. The initial call, any follow-up questions, even a sit-down at our office, all at zero cost to you.
Fifteen to thirty minutes for most cases. Complex situations might run longer. You can call or visit our Phoenix office on N Central Ave.
Whatever you've got: police reports, medical bills, photos of the scene or your injuries, insurance info, a timeline. If you're missing a few things, call anyway. We'll work with what's available.
Two years from the date of injury, per ARS 12-542. Government claims have a shorter 180-day window. The sooner you call, the stronger your position.
Absolutely. If it happened anywhere in Arizona, we can review it. Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, anywhere in Maricopa County and beyond.
Then you owe nothing. You walk away with a better understanding of your situation and what your options are. We'd rather give you an honest answer than a false promise.
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