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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
You can find plenty of lawyers in Phoenix who'll send a demand letter and negotiate with an adjuster. That's fine for a lot of cases. But what happens when the insurance company says no? When they lowball you and won't move? That's when you find out whether your attorney can actually walk into Maricopa County Superior Court and do the job.
A trial attorney does what most lawyers avoid. They prepare your case for a judge or jury, cross-examine witnesses, and argue in open court. It's a different skill set than sitting across a conference table [1].
Here's what we tell clients about the difference:
Accident victims in Arcadia, Ahwatukee, and across the Valley need someone who doesn't just threaten trial. Our trial attorneys have active courtroom experience right here in Maricopa County Superior Court. Adjusters know which firms actually show up to court. Our Phoenix trial attorney team is one of them.
Here's a number most people don't know: roughly 95% of personal injury cases settle before trial. So why hire a trial attorney?
Because the 5% matters. And because having a trial-ready lawyer changes what happens in the other 95%.
Insurance companies lowball victims whose attorneys won't file a lawsuit. They know it. We know it. The adjuster sitting across the table from you knows it too. If your lawyer has never picked a jury in Maricopa County, the offer reflects that.
Does going to trial carry risk? Of course. No attorney can promise what a jury will do. But for serious injuries, where the insurer refuses to budge, trial verdicts often exceed the settlement offer by a wide margin. Phoenix juries don't like it when insurance companies play games with people's medical bills.
We took a soft tissue case to trial after the insurance company's final offer landed at $12,500. Jury came back at nearly $50,000. More than triple. That's a real case from our files, and it's what happens when you refuse a bad deal.
Sometimes settling is the smart move. Sometimes it's not. You need a lawyer who can read the situation honestly, tell you which path is stronger, and actually deliver on whichever one you choose.
Adjusters don't just look at your case. They look at your lawyer. Insurance companies keep internal records on which Phoenix firms go to trial and which ones fold. Firms that settle everything fast? They get the lowest offers. Every time.
When an adjuster in Scottsdale or Mesa sees our name on the claim, the math changes. They know we've taken cases to verdict. They know what juries have awarded our clients. So they bump their numbers before we even file suit.
Hiring a trial lawyer isn't just about what happens in the courtroom. It's about leverage. Many of our strongest settlements happened because the other side looked at our track record and decided they'd rather write a check than face a jury.
Put yourself in the adjuster's shoes for a second. You're staring at a trial-ready attorney with a history of winning verdicts. You've got two options: pay a reasonable amount now, or risk a jury handing down something bigger. What would you do? Our insurance dispute attorneys serving Phoenix use that pressure daily.
Not every injury case belongs in a courtroom. But certain types of cases in Phoenix rarely get resolved fairly without a trial attorney involved.
Car accidents with disputed fault. When the other driver's insurer says you caused the crash, you need someone who can put the evidence in front of a jury and prove otherwise.
Truck and commercial vehicle collisions. Trucking companies show up with well-funded legal teams. Back down from them, and your case suffers. A trial attorney won't.
Wrongful death claims. Families dealing with the worst loss imaginable deserve a lawyer who'll hold the responsible party fully accountable. Trial verdicts in these cases can reflect what a settlement never would.
Premises liability and slip and fall injuries. Property owners deny everything. Their insurers deny everything. Sometimes the only way to get a fair outcome is to let a jury hear the facts.
Medical malpractice. Expert witnesses, complex medical records, and a high burden of proof. You can't wing this in a courtroom.
Product liability. Manufacturers have deep pockets and aggressive legal teams. Going up against them requires a lawyer who's done it before.
Catastrophic injuries. Spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, amputations. The damages are massive, and insurers almost never offer fair value without the pressure of a trial date on the calendar.
All of these share one thing: well-funded opponents who count on your attorney backing down. Our Phoenix injury law team never does.
Most people have never been through a trial. So let's walk through it.
Filing. We draft and file a complaint in Maricopa County Superior Court [2]. That puts the defendant on notice. The clock starts running.
Discovery. This is where both sides swap evidence. Documents, medical records, depositions, expert reports. It can drag on for months. But discovery is where we build your case piece by piece.
Pre-trial motions. Before the trial starts, the judge decides what evidence and arguments each side can use. We file motions to block the defense from pulling tricks at trial.
Trial. Jury selection, opening statements, witness testimony, cross-examination, evidence presentation, and closing arguments. We had a case where fault was completely disputed. A bench trial ended with a $1.26 million verdict in our client's favor.
Verdict. The jury or judge decides liability and the amount. That's the finish line.
Most PI trials in Phoenix wrap up in three to seven days. Our litigation services in Phoenix prepare you for every one of them.
Evidence doesn't collect itself. Medical records, imaging, surgical notes, and expert opinions tie your injuries back to the accident. Soft tissue injuries and concussions are the toughest to prove.
Your case might also include reconstruction reports, witness statements, economist testimony, and scene photos.
Our attorneys won a $256,236 jury verdict from a rear-end collision at just 2-3 MPH. The insurer called it a fender bender. The evidence showed real injuries.
Skipping doctor visits. Gaps in treatment give the defense ammunition.
Social media posts. Defense attorneys scroll through Instagram and TikTok looking for anything they can twist.
Talking to the adjuster without your lawyer. Recorded statements get used against you.
Blowing the statute of limitations. Arizona gives you two years [3]. Miss it, and your case is gone.
Taking the first offer. Early settlement offers are low on purpose.
A fall at a commercial property resulted in thoracic and lumbar fusion surgery. The jury returned a $21.2 million verdict.
Defective tire blew out on the highway, fracturing our client's neck. Jury returned a $7.9 million verdict.
Our client slipped and fell at a retail store and needed a spinal cord stimulator. The jury found them 100% at fault and awarded $7.2 million.
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
About 3-5% of personal injury cases reach trial in Arizona. Most settle during negotiation or mediation. But having a trial-ready attorney affects the settlement amount in the other 95% of cases too.
Contingency fee. You pay nothing upfront. Your attorney earns a percentage only if you win or settle your case. If you don't recover, you don't owe attorney fees.
There's always some uncertainty with a jury. But cases with strong evidence and a skilled trial lawyer often produce higher awards than settlement offers. Your attorney will help you weigh the risk.
A litigator manages the entire lawsuit process, from filing through discovery. A trial attorney specializes in presenting cases before a judge or jury. The best personal injury lawyers do both.
Most personal injury trials last three to seven days. Complex cases involving multiple defendants or extensive medical evidence can take longer.
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