Phoenix Personal Injury Attorneys

At Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, we offer comprehensive legal assistance and personalized services to those who have suffered injuries due to the careless or wrongful actions of others in Phoenix and throughout the state of Arizona.

Our experienced team of attorneys is dedicated to helping accident victims navigate the legal process and secure the financial compensation that they deserve. Contact us today for a free initial case consultation in Phoenix.

Meet Brian Panish, Adam K. Shea & Rahul Ravipudi – Your Phoenix, AZ Personal Injury Attorneys

At Panish | Shea| Ravipudi LLP, our partners Brian Panish, Adam K. Shea & Rahul Ravipudi have consistently earned recognition for excellence from fellow trial lawyers, legal organizations, and national publications. The firm has been honored with a “Tier 1” ranking in Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, the highest level awarded. Additionally, the National Law Journal ranks us among the nation’s top 12 Plaintiff’s law firms.

With billions secured in settlements by our top Phoenix personal injury lawyers, we’re confident we can handle any case you have for us. Let us help you receive the compensation and the justice that you deserve.

Why Choose A Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney From Us?

• Our Arizona injury law firm has a history of obtaining record-setting settlements and jury verdicts for our clients. We are committed to achieving the results our clients need.
• Our team of attorneys has the experience, skill, and resources to handle complex personal injury cases and claims against powerful adversaries on your behalf.
• We limit the number of cases we accept, allowing us to dedicate our full time and attention to your case. We will put in the time and resources necessary to achieve the best possible result.
• We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning we do not charge a fee for our services unless we are successful in obtaining financial compensation for your losses.

How a Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

A personal injury attorney can play a crucial role in helping you if you were injured by the negligence or wrongful act of another person. In personal injury law, negligence refers to the failure to act with proper care. An attorney can significantly increase your chances of obtaining a favorable case outcome against a negligent party.

An attorney can assist you in many ways, including:

• Providing legal advice and expertise about your rights and options.
• Conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding your injury.
• Gathering evidence, obtaining witness statements and consulting with experts.
• Accurately evaluating your personal injury case’s worth.
• Negotiating with insurance adjusters to ensure you receive fair and just compensation.
• Representing you in court if a fair settlement cannot be reached.

Even more important than valuable legal guidance and support, is the peace of mind an experienced personal injury lawyer in Phoenix can give you throughout the recovery process. By hiring a personal injury attorney, you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery while knowing that your case is in experienced hands.

In the event that there is a death associated with your accident, don’t hesitate to reach out to a wrongful death lawyer in Phoenix as soon as possible to discuss your case.

Our Practice Areas in Phoenix, Arizona

The lawyers at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP have been representing clients for decades. With our focus in personal injury law, we are capable of handling many types of cases, including:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Plane and helicopter crashes
• Product liability cases
• Premises liability cases
• Workplace accidents
• Catastrophic injury claims
• Wrongful death

If you are a victim of a car accident, defective product, aviation accident, wildfire, or another type of disaster, our Phoenix accident attorneys can help you pursue just financial compensation.

Do I Have a Personal Injury Case In Phoenix?

In Arizona, a personal injury case is available to victims who are injured by someone else’s negligence, carelessness, wrongful act, recklessness or intent to harm. In general, if one or more parties are responsible for causing your accident or injury, you can bring a personal injury claim in pursuit of financial compensation.

Personal injury claims based on negligence consist of four legal elements:

1. Duty of care
2. Breach of duty
3. Causation
4. Damages

A duty of care is a legal responsibility to behave in a manner that a prudent party would have in the same circumstances. If a defendant (at-fault party) breaches or violates this duty of care and causes the plaintiff’s (injured party’s) injuries, the plaintiff can receive financial compensation for the injuries and all related losses.

What Is Negligence? 

In the context of personal injury law, negligence is a concept used to determine liability, or legal and financial responsibility, for harm or injury to another person. Negligence is a key legal doctrine in most personal injury cases in Phoenix. To secure financial compensation for your injuries, you or your attorney generally must prove negligence.

Negligence is defined as the failure to use a reasonable amount of care, or the failure to exercise the level of care that a prudent person would have in the same or similar circumstances, leading to an injury. Examples of negligence are a driver choosing to text and drive, a property owner failing to repair defective conditions, and a manufacturer creating a dangerous product.

Proving negligence in a personal injury case requires a “preponderance of the evidence,” meaning enough evidence to establish negligence as more likely to be true than not true. The evidence that may be available to support your case includes police and accident reports, medical records, witness statements, photographs and videos, and expert testimony.

Common Injuries That Lead to Personal Injury Claims in Phoenix

At Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, we can represent you if you have suffered any type of injury in a preventable accident in Phoenix. We work closely with medical experts to help our clients secure fair financial compensation for the full extent of their injuries, including any future foreseeable medical needs.

Our personal injury lawyers can help with injuries such as:

• Broken bones
• Brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Whiplash and neck injuries
• Disk injuries
• Nerve damage
• Soft-tissue injuries
• Muscle sprains and strains
• Internal injuries and organ damage
• Burn injuries
• Severe lacerations
• Scarring or disfigurement
• Amputations or loss of limbs
• Vision or hearing damage
• Psychological and emotional injuries

Sadly, many accident victims succumb to their injuries and pass away. In the event that there is a death associated with your accident, don’t hesitate to reach out to a wrongful death lawyer in Phoenix as soon as possible to discuss your case.Your family may be eligible for compensation for losses such as medical bills, funeral and burial costs, lost wages and inheritance, and grief.

Who Is Liable for My Injuries?

Liability in your personal injury case in Phoenix will depend on the specific circumstances of your accident and injury. Typically, liability will rest with the individual or entity responsible for causing your injuries through a negligent, reckless, wrongful or intentional act.

Common parties that are held liable for personal injuries include: 

• Motor vehicle drivers 
• Property owners or tenants 
• Landlords or property managers 
• Medical professionals
• Product manufacturers or distributors 
• Pet owners 
• Businesses or corporations 
• Employers 
• Government entities

More than one party may be held liable for your injuries and losses, depending on the situation. Our attorneys will carefully investigate your case to identify all liable parties. This will grant you access to the greatest amount of insurance coverage available.

What Laws Apply to My Phoenix Injury Claim?

A successful personal injury case in Phoenix must follow all applicable state laws and statutes. An attorney from Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP can navigate the personal injury laws that apply to your specific case, which may include:

• Statute of limitations: a time limit is set on the ability to seek compensation for a personal injury. Arizona Revised Statute Section 12-542 gives most claimants no more than two years after the cause of action accrues to file a claim.
• Fault-based auto insurance: Arizona uses a fault system for recovering damages after an automobile accident. Under this rule, the person or party at fault for causing the crash can be held liable for related damages.
• Comparative negligence: in Arizona, if a plaintiff shares fault for an accident, he or she can still recover compensation (Arizona Revised Statute Section 12-2505). However, the amount awarded is reduced by the percentage of fault attributed to the plaintiff.

Navigating Arizona’s personal injury laws can be complex, especially when also dealing with the aftermath of a serious injury. Seeking guidance from an experienced personal injury lawyer is crucial to understanding your rights under Arizona law.

Compensation Available in a Personal Injury Claim in Phoenix

In Arizona, the law allows personal injury plaintiffs to seek financial compensation for economic and noneconomic damages, known collectively as compensatory damages. They are designed to make a victim whole again after a harmful accident or injury. In rare cases, punitive damages may also be awarded to punish a defendant for gross negligence or egregious acts of wrongdoing.

The types of damages that may be available in your Phoenix personal injury case include:

• Medical bills: past, current and future health care costs associated with your injury. This can include hospital stays, surgeries, specialists, tests and x-rays, medications, medical devices, physical therapy, rehabilitation, disability accommodations, and live-in care. 
• Lost wages: income, earnings or employment benefits you lost from having to take time away from work while recovering from your accident, as well as any future lost capacity to earn due to a short-term or long-term disability that interferes with work.
• Pain and suffering: the intangible ways you suffered because of the accident and injury, such as emotional distress, mental anguish, psychological trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, loss of enjoyment or quality of life, and loss of consortium.
• Property damage: the cost of necessary repairs to personal property that was damaged in the accident, such as a motor vehicle in a car accident claim. If your property was destroyed, you can recover the full pre-accident value of the item. 

The precise damages to which you may be entitled will depend on the details of your case. It is important to consult with an attorney about the potential value of your case before rushing into a settlement offered to you by an insurance company. An insurer will want to minimize your payout, while an attorney will want to maximize it.

How Much Is My Phoenix Personal Injury Case Worth?

Determining the potential value of a personal injury case in Phoenix requires a personalized review from an attorney. Case values can vary significantly based on factors such as injury severity and the number of liable parties.

A lawyer from Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP can give you an honest and accurate case evaluation to help you pursue fair compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and more.

Will I Need to Go to Court?

Going to court is not always necessary to win a personal injury case in Phoenix. In fact, the majority of personal injury claims reach settlements, or private agreements with insurance companies to resolve the legal matter for a specific sum of money.  

Whether or not your case will need to go to court depends on factors such as the severity of your injuries, the complexity of the case and the willingness of the other parties involved to reach a reasonable settlement.

However, it is important to hire an attorney with trial capabilities so that you are prepared for anything. Trial experience can demonstrate to an insurance provider that you are able to go to court, if necessary, for maximum results. The experienced litigators at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP prepare each case as if it will go to trial.

Tips for Dealing With Insurance Companies

If you get injured in a preventable accident and need to file a claim with an insurance company, it is critical to know what to expect and how to navigate the insurance process. The most important thing to know is that the insurance company and the adjuster assigned to your claim are not on your side. Their main goal is to save as much money as possible on your claim.

Use these tips to effectively deal with an insurance provider and protect your rights:

• Don’t give a recorded statement. An insurance company can use anything you say in a recorded statement against you to reduce your payout or deny your claim. Always consult with a lawyer first before agreeing to give any recorded statements.

• Don’t give away too much information. While speaking to an insurance adjuster, only provide the basic facts of your case. Don’t speculate about fault and do not divulge too many details about your injuries.

• Don’t accept the first settlement offer. Initial offers are often set much lower than the claim is worth. You have the right to reject the first offer and submit counter offers with assistance from an attorney until the value of the settlement fairly reflects your losses.
• Document everything. Keep detailed records of all communications and interactions with the insurance company. If you can, record phone calls with insurance adjusters. Collect evidence connected to your accident and injuries, as well.
• Stay calm and professional. Dealing with an insurance company can be frustrating, but it is important to remain calm and polite during interactions with representatives. This can help you handle the situation more effectively and avoid being painted as an unreliable witness.

You have the right to hire an attorney to take over communications with an insurance company for you. A lawyer will know how to negotiate a settlement with an insurer for the best possible outcome without the stress. Hiring a lawyer from the very beginning of your personal injury case can ensure the protection of your rights every step of the way.

Choosing Your Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney

Selecting which personal injury attorney in Phoenix to hire is not a decision to make lightly. The skill and effectiveness of your legal representation can make a critical difference to the outcome of your case. 

When looking for the right lawyer to hire, search for:

• Relevant experience: your lawyer should specialize in personal injury law and have experience handling cases similar to yours. 
• Track record of success: a lawyer with a history of securing positive settlements and judgment awards can give you confidence in the law firm’s ability to collect fair compensation for your case. 
• Positive reviews: search for law firm reviews and client testimonials on third-party websites such as Google or Avvo for insights into what your experience with the attorney would be like.
• Communication: the lawyer you select should have a communication style that makes you feel comfortable. You should be able to get in touch with your attorney – not just a paralegal or assistant – during your case.
• Reasonable fees: look for a lawyer who takes clients on a contingency fee basis, as this means you will not take on any of the financial risks associated with your claim or pay out of pocket.

Schedule a free case review with a Phoenix personal injury lawyer to ask questions, get to know the lawyer, and decide if he or she is the right fit for you. Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP has been trusted by thousands of clients throughout Arizona.

Contact Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP for a Free Case Review in Phoenix, AZ

If you or someone you love has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, seek legal representation from Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP as soon as possible to protect your rights and interests. We will help you understand your case and legal options moving forward. Contact us today for a free consultation. Call us at (877) 800-1700.