Gilbert Personal Injury Lawyer

At Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer, we know how hard accident victims must fight to get the fair compensation they deserve. We believe you should be focused on recovering from your injuries and getting back to your life, not on navigating red tape and fighting with insurance companies. Our Gilbert personal injury attorneys can take those challenges off your shoulders by:

• Thoroughly investigating the underlying facts and circumstances of the accident or incident that caused your injuries, and recovering any evidence we can use to build a claim for compensation on your behalf
• Consulting with expert witnesses in accident reconstruction, medicine, or finance to help us develop effective, persuasive arguments to prove the other side’s liability and the extent of the losses you have suffered
• Documenting both your financial and personal losses so that you can demand the full compensation you deserve
• Filing your claims for compensation with the at-fault parties and insurance companies, and aggressively negotiating for a settlement that adequately compensates you
• Preparing and filing a lawsuit if litigation becomes necessary, and pursuing your case all the way to trial if that is the best way to get the full compensation you deserve

Many accident victims worry that they cannot afford the expense of an attorney. But at Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer, we work on a contingency-fee basis. This means you won’t pay us until we secure the money you deserve.

In most cases, the Arizona statute of limitations on personal injury claims gives you only two years from the date that you were injured to file a lawsuit against the responsible parties. However, if you are bringing a personal injury claim against the government or a public agency, state law also requires you to provide the relevant agency with notice of your claim within 180 days of your accident.

Failing to act in a timely manner may mean the loss of your rights to recover compensation from the person who hurt you. Time is of the essence, so you should speak with a Gilbert personal injury lawyer from our firm as soon as possible.

Although you may feel like you don’t have much control after an accident, there are some steps you can take to protect your rights.

• Use your cellphone to take photos or videos of the accident scene, including whatever may have caused the accident or your injuries. Take photos of any other relevant details, like traffic signals, warning signs, or lighting and weather conditions.
• Get the names and contact information for anyone involved in the accident as well as any witnesses.
• Seek medical attention as quickly as possible after an accident. Follow any treatment instructions or recommendations you receive from your healthcare providers.
• Avoid posting about the accident, your injuries, or your pending claim on social media. Do not post photos or videos of yourself while you are still receiving medical treatment of any kind. Insurers may try to use social media posts to contradict your statements, such as by arguing that you were not as seriously injured as you claim.
• Keep copies of bills and invoices for any expenses the accident incurred, as well as income statements or pay stubs if you miss work because of the accident.
• Do not give a written or recorded statement to the insurance adjuster. Anything you say could be used against you later.
• Talk to a Gilbert personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal options for pursuing a claim for compensation.

Our law firm has helped countless accident victims recover from a wide range of injuries, including:

• Dislocated joints
• Bone fractures
• Head and facial injuries
• Neck and back injuries
• Whiplash
• Nerve damage
• Sprains and strains
• Lacerations and skin abrasions
• Herniated spinal discs
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Burns
• Internal organ injuries and internal bleeding
• Crush injuries
• Traumatic amputations
• Traumatic brain injuries