We can all accept that accidents will happen, and we do our very best to avoid them. Unfortunately, though, we don’t always have control of what happens, and that’s when accidents can be the most tragic. What do you do when you’re out for a drive and you get into a motor-vehicle accident that is clearly not your fault? You may assume that insurance will kick in and cover your medical expenses and property damage; however, it often happens that the at-fault driver is either underinsured or uninsured. What then?

The Accident

Mr. C, a high-school senior, was driving on a rural highway in Arizona when he was hit. The other driver fell asleep at the wheel, careened across traffic, and collided with Mr. C’s vehicle head on, directly in front of the passenger area of the car, at a speed of approximately 55 mph. Fortunately, there was no doubt that other driver was 100% at fault for falling asleep.

What the Law Says

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates an annual 100,000 police-reported crashes are the direct result of driver fatigue, when a driver feels sleepy or actually falls asleep. That number translates to nearly 1,550 deaths and 71,000 injuries, not to mention more than $12 billion in property damage. Keep in mind that these numbers are statistics, since it’s challenging to identify sleepy drivers. While Arizona does not currently have any laws regarding drowsy driving, as driving while fatigued is termed, it is clear that falling asleep at the wheel and being the cause of a motor-vehicle accident is pretty cut and dried when it comes to fault.

How Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer Helped

Mr. C was severely injured in this accident, accruing hospital bills in excess of $450,000. Automotive insurance only provided $65,000 of coverage—both at-fault liability and underinsured. In addition, the at-fault driver had no personal assets over which to sue. Mr. C and his family carried AHCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid agency, which paid all of his medical bills but also had a lien in the case to reimbursed more than $80,000. All of this meant that there wasn’t enough insurance to go around. The automotive insurance would need to go to AHCCS to cover medical bills, leaving Mr. C owing an additional $15,000. Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer negotiated with AHCCS for nearly eight months on this case, finally settling on an $8,000 payment instead of the initial $80,000. That meant that of the $65,000 in automotive insurance, Mr. C was able to keep a majority of it for himself.

Trust Your Professional Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney

Even when a situation seems to be simple, there are always nuances and complexities. Instead of risking losing your settlement and even incurring additional expenses, contact Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer or call us at 602.535.5899 today for your free case evaluation. We have the knowledge and experience to ensure that you’ll receive a fair settlement.

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It doesn’t matter what you’re driving—car, truck, motorcycle, ATV, aircraft, or boat—if you’ve been drinking, you shouldn’t be driving. Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens every day: someone who’s had a bit too much gets behind the wheel. When you move this scenario to one of our gorgeous Phoenix-area lakes, it can turn a relaxing day out with friends into a weekend full of tragedy.

What Would You Do?

Imagine you’ve spent the day out on your boat in the party cove at Lake Pleasant. You and a hundred other fun-seeking folks have docked together throughout the day, taking turns with the paddleboat, jet skis, and swimming. You’ve all enjoyed your fair share of alcohol that seems to be flowing as smoothly as the waves. But the sun is setting, so it’s time to turn back to shore and head home. You’re smart enough to recognize that just like your car, you need a designated driver to get your boat back to the dock. But one of the other boats operators on the lake wasn’t so smart, it’s not like they’re worrying about police hiding and red lights out on the water. The next thing you know a dark shape is coming towards your boat too fast for your designated driver to get out of the way. With a loud thud, their boat hits the side of yours, doing damage to the boat and injuring one of your guests in the process.

Whether on Land or in Water, Drunk Driving Rules Apply

In the state of Arizona, if someone is operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher, they are driving under the influence (DUI, referred to as operating under the influence—OUI—when in a boat). Just as with a DUI, they can be charged with aggravated OUI, which is a much more serious offense. This can occur if they:

• Are convicted of three OUIs within 84 months.
• Have a passenger on their boat who is younger than 15 years of age and they recklessly endanger the minor, have a prior OUI conviction, or have a blood alcohol level of .15 or higher.
• Have a blood alcohol level of .15 to .19 (extreme OUI) or .20 or higher (super extreme OUI).

What to do

If you’ve been involved in a boating accident with a drunk driver here’s what you need to know. Immediately contact the authorities, especially if there has been an injury during the accident. The most important thing is to get medical attention to ensure that any injuries are treated right away. Next, either you or someone on your boat should begin documenting the circumstances right away. Get the information about the other boat and photographs as well. These may be critical pieces of information later when you need to file a claim against the other boat operator. Law enforcement jurisdiction on the waterways can be a little different that you’d expect. Typically Arizona Game and Fish are responsible for policing the waterways but tribal police may be involved if your incident occurs on water with native sovereignty. Your best strategy is to make sure that you provide a complete accounting of the events to the authorities that respond to the call for help and make sure you get a copy of the report and take note of everyone who was on the boat as witnesses for later. Officials are out on the lakes year during the busiest boating months: March through September. Remember, they are there to help you make smart choices and keep everyone on the lake safe.

Protect Your Rights

Just as though a drunk driver of a car hit you, you need to get legal representation right away. Dealing with multiple jurisdictions and whether or not they have adequate insurance on boat can be a nightmare tangle that you want to avoid handling on your own. The team at Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer has experience handling these issues and we’ll make sure that even if someone ruined your good time at the lake by being irresponsible, that you’ll still get the outcome you deserve in the end. Contact us today or call Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer at 602.535.5899 for a free case review.

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No one wants to be in any sort of traffic accident. Whether you drive for business or pleasure, what starts as a way to get from point A to point B can quickly turn to tragedy. Today, we explore two crash situations and look at how, even when faced with adversity, the use of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney helps these accident victims get the outcome they deserve.

Motorcycle Accident

Too often, when it comes to accidents involving a motorcycle, it’s assumed that the rider was at fault. “He was probably riding too fast” is a perception many have. Although with little to protect them, if a motorcyclist’s life is lost, who is responsible is of little consolation. Let’s look at a recent motorcycle accident in Arizona and discuss what the next legal steps should be. In early March of this year, the tire on a cement truck traveling west on US 60, near Gilbert Road in Mesa, blew out, causing the driver to lose control. Once the driver lost control, the truck collided with a motorcycle and then the concrete barrier wall on the highway. Thankfully, the rider was not killed, but he was badly injured and pinned beneath the truck. After authorities came and were successfully able to free him, he was sent to the hospital in serious condition.

What Could Happen Next

Given the details of the initial story, it appears that the motorcyclist will survive this accident, but who knows what his long-term injuries may be? When determining who is at fault for the accident, one would assume the fault is entirely on the cement truck rather than the motorcycle rider. But who else may be at fault? A few parties that could be held at fault include:

• The cement company
• The manufacturer of the truck
• The manufacturer of the truck tire that blew out
• The driver of the truck

As personal injury attorneys, we at Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer look at the police reports and witness statements to determine the events of the incident. We then may complete research on the truck and tire to see if there were any defects that need to be pursued. If we find that the company may have been negligent as well as the actual truck driver, we may file a lawsuit against both. With multiple defendants involved in the lawsuit, they may be equally responsible for the plaintiff’s damages, or they may be held accountable for varying percentages of fault. In this case, we would expect a strong settlement or judgment in favor of the motorcycle rider.

Semi-Truck Accident

If you live in Arizona, you probably heard about the huge semi-truck accident along I-10 this summer. In July of 2015, a series of misfortunes befell a number of drivers in Quartzsite. First, a semi-truck was going the wrong way on the highway, leading to a fatal accident. Separately, another semi driver failed to slow for the congested traffic caused by the first accident, leading to a second collision when he rear-ended a different semi. Two other semi-trucks were also rear-ended in the accident, which led to the first truck—the one that failed to slow in the congested traffic—catching on fire. The driver in that fiery truck died. Initial reports indicated that fatigue might have been an issue in this case, which led to the allegedly impaired driver’s death.

What Could Happen Next

With multiple participants in an accident like this, you’re likely going to have a number of litigants, both plaintiffs and defendants. One thing to consider with semi-trucks is the increased level of responsibility they have. Commercial drivers need a different type of license and must follow various state requirements with a CDL (commercial drivers license). Also, commercial vehicles are required to carry a higher level of insurance, which could be a benefit for the person who is looking to insurance to pay out. The team at Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer looks at all of the components of a complicated case such as this one and use our extensive experience and case knowledge to deliver the best outcome. Depending on the amount of damage and injury incurred, we would expect a substantial settlement.

If It Happens to You

If you are involved in an accident while on a motorcycle or with a semi-truck, don’t rely on the insurance companies to make the best decisions. You need an experienced personal injury firm in your corner to ensure you get everything that is coming to you. Contact Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer or call us at 602.535.5899 for a free personal injury case review.

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When it comes to filing a lawsuit against a medial professional (a doctor or nurse, typically), there are certain things you have to know to come out on top. Medical malpractice suits are often long, complicated, and expensive due to the burden of proof and the specifics that must be followed. Here are seven things you must know:

1. You must be able to prove that the medical professional made a mistake AND you were harmed by that mistake. The two components need to be related to have a case. If you cannot link causation to the harm, you will not have a viable case.
2. You should be able to prove that the medical professional did not follow the standard of care. Remember that “standard of care” is different for each case and for each person based on your specific healthcare needs.
3. Obtain a “certificate of merit” by contacting another physician to review your medical records and certify that the healthcare provider in question deviated from accepted medical practices in the case, which resulted in your injuries.
4. Know the statute of limitations for the case. In Arizona, the Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-542 says that a legal action alleging malpractice by a healthcare professional must be filed within two years of the when the cause of action “accrues”. This means two years from the time a reasonable person knows, or should have known, of the defendant’s negligent conduct.
5. Determine if you have a proper suit. Common types of medical malpractice include failure to diagnose, improper treatment, and failure to warn a patient of known risks.
6. Although there are court fees and expenses for experts to testify in court, most of the time, the law firm will cover those costs upfront and then take a percentage of your settlement at the conclusion of the case to cover those expenses.
7. Some states have a cap on how much money can be awarded in medical malpractice suits. Currently, Arizona is not one of those states.

If you feel you have grounds for a medical malpractice suit, contact Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer or call us at 602.535.5899 for a free medical malpractice case review.

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Specific details and identifying information have been changed in order to protect the confidentiality of the settlement agreement. Riding a bicycle on a gorgeous day should be a leisurely and enjoyable time, but for one of our clients, it turned into a harrowing experience that threatened to put him at fault. Luckily for him, he contacted the skilled bicycle accident lawyers at Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer, where we found the legal precedent to win his case.

The Bicycle Accident

Mr. H was riding his bicycle down Lincoln Drive in Scottsdale, heading east on the north side of the road, riding against traffic on the sidewalk. He had biked this route for years because there was neither a bike lane nor a sidewalk on the south side of that part of Lincoln, so this was the safest choice. As he approached an intersection, the light was green and the walk sign was lit for the crosswalk. As Mr. H entered the crosswalk, a southbound car stopped at the intersection in anticipation of turning right to continue westbound on Lincoln. Mr. H thought he and the driver had made eye contact, so he entered the crosswalk. But as he did so, the driver accelerated into his right turn, colliding into Mr. H’s left leg. When the police showed up at the accident shortly thereafter, they did not cite Mr. H or the driver of the car. They did, however, threaten MR. H and document the conversation in the police report that Mr. H was lucky he was not cited for traveling against traffic on the wrong side of the road. Noting the officer’s remark, the driver’s insurance company stated it was their position that Mr. H was 70% at fault for being on the wrong side of the road. The company only assumed liability for 30% of the accident.

What the Law Says

We began to conduct research on past cases to find legal precedent that would help Mr. H’s case and discovered Maxwell v. Gossett. That case had facts very similar to Mr. H’s. In that case, a young boy was riding his bicycle home from a store on the northwest corner of an intersection. As he was attempting to ride east across the intersection, crossing on the north side of the road, he was struck by a car and killed. One of the main point the defendants argued was that they weren’t liable because the boy had been on the wrong side of the road and riding against traffic. The court disagreed. They said in part that it was not unlawful to ride a bike in a crosswalk and that it didn’t matter what his direction of travel was since he was hit while in the crosswalk. The defendants in that case lost the argument.

The Settlement

Armed with this information, we drafted a demand letter to the insurance adjuster citing this case, along with other relevant statutes, to point out the error of their judgment. We told the insurance agency that if they didn’t accept 100% liability, we would file a lawsuit on Mr. H’s behalf. Within 30 days, the insurance company changed their position and accepted 100% liability. Because their settlement offer was insufficient, we did file a lawsuit, but through negotiations, we settled shortly thereafter. Mr. H received a settlement of nearly $25,000, which covered his soft-tissue injuries incurred in the collision. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident and told that you were at fault, we may be able to help. Oftentimes, there are cases that support your stance. Since we know the law and the cases, we can fight for you and get you the outcome you deserve. Contact us or call Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer at 602.535.5899 today for a free case consultation

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It’s March and here in Phoenix, that means spring training baseball is back. It’s a great time to see your favorite players getting ready for the regular season at a discounted price and in a much smaller setting than at Chase Field. Most people don’t imagine getting hurt at a spring training game, but sometimes injuries happen. Hot dog and beer in hand, you’re sitting on the first base line talking to a friend when a foul ball comes screaming in your direction. Too fast to react, you get hit by the ball. And while this does happen (that’s why stadiums have signs up everywhere warning you of your danger), there’s often very little that can be done about these kinds of injuries. While not a law, there is a rule called the Baseball Rule that says that by attending a baseball game, you’re knowingly putting yourself in danger and assume liabilities for your injuries. In fact, game tickets often have the liability waiver printed right on the back of the tickets you purchase. And while it’s a dramatic type of injury, being struck by the ball or an errant bat, there are much more common injuries that happen at games.

Common Spring Training Injuries

Here are some of the most common types of injuries that can occur at a spring training (or any sporting event):

• Spilled food or drink – Games are messy events with food and quick finding itself on the ground as often as into people’s mouths. The venue is responsible for ensuring dangerous messes are dealt with quickly.
• Wet restroom floors – Just like outside in the concourse, restroom floors often get wet because of overflowing toilets or sinks that have been stopped up.
• Blocked aisles – One of the more serious dangers are stairs with obstructions down to your seats. If a sizable piece of trash is left in the stairway and you fall because of it, the crash down the cement stairway can cause serious injury.

Ultimately, attending a sporting event like a spring training game can be just as dangerous as any other kind of event. And when you’re dealing with a spring training game, it’s more complicated than dealing with a similar type of incident that may occur in regular business like a grocery store. Often times the sporting event venues blend public, private, and even tribal organizations that involve a complex set of issues that need to be addressed for you to get the outcome you deserve. You can’t handle these kinds of issues alone. You need to work with the experienced team at Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer. We will conduct a comprehensive review of your case including incident reports, medical records, and eyewitness accounts. No matter what your injury (even if you got hit by a baseball), contact Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer or call us today at 602.535.5899 for your free case review and find out how we can help you.

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When your child is at school, you rightfully assume the teachers and other staff are watching out for them. Schools are generally safe, but children can suffer injuries when teachers and administrators do not protect the children in their care. If your child was injured at school, you may have legal options for pursuing compensation for the harm they suffered. To learn more about schools’ duty to protect children, contact Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer for a free consultation.

Common Causes of School Injuries

Some of the most common incidents that cause school injuries include the following:

• School bus accidents
• Car accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Sports injuries
• Playground injuries
• Bullying and fights among students
• Food poisoning
• Exposure to toxic substances

Common Types of School Injuries

School injuries can be severe, depending on the circumstances. Some common types of injuries that happen at schools are:

• Lacerations and abrasions
• Bruises and black eyes
• Sprains and strains
• Broken bones
• Illnesses related to food poisoning or exposure to toxic substances
• Head injuries
• Neck and back injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Emotional distress and other mental health disorders

In Loco Parentis: The Duty Schools Have to Protect Your Children

School teachers and administrators are legally obligated to protect students when they are on school property or participating in school-related activities. This duty is called in loco parentis, a Latin phrase that means “in the place of a parent.” Essentially, schools are required to care for students like a parent would anytime students are at school. A school that fails to uphold this duty may be liable for injuries a child suffers on school grounds.

What Actions Are Considered to Be Negligent by a School?

If a student is injured because a school doesn’t follow standards of care, the school could be considered negligent. Various actions may be deemed to be negligent, including the following:

• Not fixing broken sidewalks or other hazards on school grounds
• Incorrectly installing or not maintaining handrails or other safeguards
• Exposing children to asbestos or other toxic substances
• Not adequately supervising students
• Improperly or inadequately training school bus drivers
• Not preparing or storing food properly to mitigate food-borne illnesses
• Not maintaining playgrounds or other outdoor equipment
• Not preparing for emergencies

What to Do If Your Child Is Injured at School

If your child is injured at school, here is what you should do to protect them and your legal rights:

• Take pictures of your child’s injuries and, if possible, the scene of the accident
• Look for eyewitnesses or nearby security cameras that may have captured the incident
• Take your child to the doctor immediately and make copies of their medical records
• Contact a personal injury lawyer for help pursuing compensation

Contact a Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer to Demand the Compensation You Deserve

If your child was injured at school, you have legal rights that could entitle you to seek the compensation your family needs. The team at Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer can help you pursue justice and accountability. Contact our office today for a free consultation.

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We aren’t used to rainy days here in Phoenix. When it happens, we’re often unprepared, searching for umbrellas and shoes with a good grip. By the time we reach our destination, we’re damp and distracted. That’s when a slip and fall accident occurs. Running between the raindrops, you forget the grocery store entrance is wet and you lose your footing. Landing on your backside, with what initially feels like only a bruised ego, you pick yourself up only to be sat down and interrogated by the store manager. Don’t be annoyed at the fuss. The manager is just doing her job recounting the events for what is likely to become an incident report for upper management. She’s not out to ruin your day.

What to expect during your slip and fall accident

It’s important to understand that what felt like an inconvenient fall for you is a potential liability for the store. The managers are frequently trained to deal with each fall as a serious problem and may be overly eager to protect the store’s interest. Stay calm. Becoming upset or angry won’t change what happened. It’s in your best interest to cooperate only to the point that you’re asked to sign a statement. Your signature could be interpreted as admitting fault, releasing the store of fault, or reaching a settlement. If you’re asked to sign anything, respectfully decline. Without the support of Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer, experienced slip and fall injury attorneys, you may end of signing something you’ll regret later. And it’s easy to blame yourself for the accident. Maybe your shoes were wet. Maybe you were distracted as you were coming into the store. Never assume any responsibility for the accident. There are many factors that could have played into your slip and fall injury, including…

• Was there excess water on the floor at the time of your fall?
• Had a mat been in place to absorb water?
• Was there another substance causing the floor to be wet or slippery?
• Was there a caution sign posted indicating a wet floor?

What to do about your slip and fall accident

Sometimes the smallest things can impact the success of pursuing your slip and fall accident injury case.

• If a manager doesn’t come to you after your accident, make sure to notify them before you leave the store.
• Keep the clothes and shoes you were wearing, as they may be important later.
• Get contact information from witnesses.
• Take pictures of the area where you fell so you can easily recount the events leading to your slip and fall.

After all of this, make seek medical assistance to get checked out and make sure what feels like a bump isn’t a sign of something more serious. And honestly, even if you don’t have outward signs of injury, it’s important to get checked – many injuries can present their effects days or weeks after your fall. Once you’ve started that process, then it’s time to contact us or call Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer at 602-535-5899, your personal injury attorney. We will sort the details and get you compensation you deserve.

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Accidents seem to come from nowhere. You get in your car after a party for what you think is a safe and quiet ride home. Stopped at an intersection, the light turns green and your friend pulls into the intersection. Suddenly two bright headlights come speeding towards your door, the other car ignoring the red light. There’s no time to react. Everything happens in slow motion. The car smashes into your door, spins the car around before everything comes to a screeching stop. Both cars are totaled. The other driver gets out of the car to see what happened. They stumble, not because of the accident, but because they’ve been drinking too much. Great. Your car is wrecked. Your body hurts and the guy that hit you has been drinking. You’re worried about your car and medical bills – they’re worried about a stay in Tent City.

You’ve Been Hit by a Drunk Driver, Now What?

There are three things to focus on when involved in an injury accident with a drunk driver. You want to make sure that you keep yourself safe, that you get information for your injury claim, and to protect your rights.

Keep yourself safe

Make sure that as soon as you’re safe that you (or someone else) calls 911. Be sure to stay calm until police and paramedics arrive. If the other driver was drinking, they may be in some serious legal trouble. Be mindful of that and don’t engage with the other driver more than is necessary – they may be more likely to react angrily and even violently under those circumstances. And even though you might feel fine, get checked at the scene and then seek additional medical attention as needed. Some injuries can take days or even weeks before you notice them so it’s a good idea to get checked out by a doctor as soon as you notice something is going wrong – it could be a sign that something serious is going on.

Get information

If you’re able, get contact information from witnesses and insurance information from the other drivers involved in the accident. If you are not able due to injury (or because they won’t cooperate) Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer will get the information needed for your case. Also, it never hurts to get pictures of the scene of the accident. While we’ll seek other evidence as needed, there are times we find it useful to review cell phone images of the scene that can provide more information about what happened and why.

Gather evidence quickly

In cases of drunk driving, it is important to move quickly to collect the evidence that other driver was in fact drunk. If we can prove that the driver’s intoxication was a proximate cause of the accident, you may be entitled to punitive damages (damages intended as punishment) in addition to compensatory damages (damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages). Punitive damages, if awarded, can be substantial making it important to not only gather evidence but to seek the assistance of Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer, an experienced car accident attorney with a track record of successfully pursuing punitive damages in drunk driving accident injury cases.

Protect your rights

Don’t talk to or sign documents from insurance companies until we review your case. By signing, you may be agreeing to settlement terms that are not in your own best interest. Remember that it’s in the best interests of their insurance company to get you to agree to terms as quickly as possible. You’ll want to make sure that you talk to us before you talk to them. Stay off social media. You may want to let people you know what happened but sharing your experience online can hurt you. What you say on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other social media platforms can be used against you in the settlement process.

Get results

If you or a loved one has been injured in an injury accident involving a drunk driver, contact Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer right away. The sooner we’re involved, the sooner you can get the outcome you deserve. At Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer, we work on behalf of our clients to get them punitive damages, compensated for medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages. Contact us or call us today at 602-535-5899 for a free case review.

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On the 300 or more sunny days of the year walking in Phoenix isn’t a bad choice. It’s the few rainy days that make it dangerous for many pedestrians. Of the 109,554 automobile accidents that happened in Arizona in 2014, 13,883 were weather related including 3,152 rain related accidents according to Valley Metro. The lesson? If you’re walking on a rainy day, stay alert. It can be challenging to juggle a cumbersome umbrella and jacket along with your backpack while trying to cross busy streets but paying attention can save you from injury or death. What happens if you’re walking across the street when a car skids to a halt, slides, and hits you? Seek medical attention first. You may not think you’re seriously injured, at least on the outside, but you can suffer internal injuries that can only be diagnosed at a hospital. Gather as much information from witnesses at the scene as you can and use your smartphone to photograph the accident scene. You may need the pictures later to remember details of the incident. After your injuries are assessed, it’s time to call Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer, experienced personal injury attorneys for a free case review. If you were in the crosswalk walking at the proper time, it’s likely the driver of the car is at last partially at fault for the accident.

• Was the driver of the vehicle involved in the accident obeying the rules of the road?
• Was the driver intoxicated or distracted at the time of the incident?
• Were you crossing the street using the crosswalk and signals?
• Was the vehicle that hit you maintained properly?
• Are there any outstanding recalls on the vehicle that could impact its performance at the time of the accident?
• How much was weather a factor?

All of these and more are questions the Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer can get answered for you. We can navigate insurance claims on your behalf and negotiate to get you compensated for injuries, pain and suffering, and lost wages resulting from being a pedestrian involved in a motor vehicle accident. Don’t take on the insurance company, other drivers, and car manufacturers all by yourself. Contact us or call Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer at 602-535-5899 today to review your case and get you the settlement you deserve.

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