Motor Vehicle / Auto Accidents (Personal Injury)

Every 10 seconds, someone in the United States is involved in an automobile accident . . . National Highway Safety Administration

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle / auto accident due to the negligence of another driver, you may be entitled to compensatory damages. You may also be entitled to additional damages under Arizona product liability law, by presenting challenges regarding the vehicle's "crashworthiness."

Contact the law firm of Fein, Flynn & Associates and arrange to for a free initial consultation with a Tucson auto accident lawyer. With over 70 years of combined experience, our attorneys have the knowledge and expertise that is necessary to assist you in pursuing your car accident claim.

Forms Of Compensation

If you have been injured in a car wreck, motor cycle accident, SUV rollover, truck accident, or if you are a pedestrian injured by the driver of a motor vehicle, you may be entitled to recover compensation for any of the following:

Crashes are the No. 1 Cause of Deaths in the United States in 2001 for ages 4 through 33 . . . National Highway Safety Administration

• Medical Expenses, past, present and future
• Replacement of your vehicle
• Lost wages
• Rehabilitation
• Permanent injury
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life

The Arizona car accident claims attorneys at the law firm of Fein, Flynn & Associates can help. Contact us today for a free initial consultation to discuss the merits of your case. And remember, in most instances, there are no legal fees unless we recover damages on your behalf. You can simply follow the convenient link, or call our toll-free number. We provide services in both English and Spanish, and collect calls are accepted. Si, hablamos Espanol!

Dram Shops Laws & Liability

Under Arizona's dram shop laws, if a bar chooses to serve liquor to an already intoxicated patron who subsequently drives a motor vehicle and injures someone in a motor vehicle accident, the bar may be liable for the personal injuries suffered by the victim. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should arrange for a free initial consultation to speak with an Arizona motor vehicle accident lawyer. Be sure to discuss this aspect of your case because you may be entitled to compensation for your damages from the owner of the bar where the other driver had been drinking prior to the accident. So, for everything from truck accidents to car wrecks contact us for a free initial consultation. In most cases there are no legal fees unless we recover damages for you.

Resolution of Your Property Damage Claim

One of the first orders of business in a vehicle / car accident is the resolution of the property damage claim. Usually this aspect of the case is handled directly between the claimant and the insurance adjuster. Our firm only becomes involved in this aspect of the claim if negotiations break down and you cannot resolve the property dispute.

The first item is to determine if your vehicle is repairable or a total loss. The formula is very simple. If it costs less to fix your car than to replace it, it will be repaired. Conversely, if it costs less to replace the vehicle than fix it, it is deemed "totaled." Most of the time, the property damage is resolved by the insurance company of the driver at fault. If, however, there is an issue on who is at fault, or if the driver at fault does not appear to have insurance coverage or not enough coverage, you may need to check your own insurance policy and resolve the property damage using your own collision coverage, if you have it. Usually, this involves a deductible that you must pay out of your own pocket.

If the vehicle is repairable, you have the right to choose the place for the repairs. However, some insurance companies will only guarantee work done by repair facilities on their own list.

If your vehicle is deemed totaled, you have a right to the actual cash value, or "ACV." This is not the same as the so-called "Blue Book" value. ACV is essentially what your car would have been worth on the open market here in Pima County one day before the accident. If you sold your car one day before the accident, how much would you have gotten for it? Thus, in determining your vehicle's ACV, you should consider the year and make of the vehicle, its mileage, its condition, its options, and other such factors. While the insurance company will do a study to find out what this amount is to be, our advice is to conduct your own study by checking the newspaper or other periodicals and calling new and used car dealerships to find out what your vehicle would sell for in the open market. To the extent possible, get any estimate of the ACV in writing.

If you owe money on a totaled vehicle, the lien holder is included on the check and they must issue a title release. You must give the title to the insurance company to settle a total property damage loss. In some instance, you can buy back the wrecked vehicle ("the salvage"). To do this you must go to the Department of Motor Vehicles and obtain a salvage vehicle title, but this is generally NOT recommended.

You have a right to a rental car until your vehicle is repaired or until the insurance company makes you an offer for your totaled vehicle. Sometimes the insurance company will suggest the place to rent and allow a direct bill of your auto rental. However, you usually have to use your credit card as security and be of a certain age. NOTE THAT THE COST OF THE EXTRA INSURANCE ON THE RENTAL VEHICLE IS USUALLY NOT COMPENSABLE. Therefore, do not purchase additional insurance on the rental unless you do not have any insurance on your own vehicle. If you have any questions in this regard, speak to us first.

The above comments are merely general guidelines. We are always available to assist you if a problem arises. We typically assist in property damage issues without charging any legal fee unless a dispute arises that requires us to spend substantial time on the problem. If that happens, we will advise you in advance.

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists

One of the biggest problems faced by victims who have been in motor vehicle / auto accidents is the problem inherent in trying to collect compensation from uninsured and underinsured motorists in a car wreck.

At the Law Office of Fein, Flynn & Associates, our attorneys are thoroughly familiar with the challenges presented by uninsured and underinsured motorists.

With over 70 years of combined experience, our lawyers know how best to overcome these difficulties, and how best to collect damages to compensate our clients who have been injured by uninsured and underinsured drivers. Contact us today, so that we may discuss these options with you. We offer free initial consultations, and there are no legal fees unless we recover damages for you. Simply call our convenient toll-free number for further assistance.

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