In Scottsdale, serious accidents happen too frequently and have real consequences, which often leads people to wonder whether they need a personal injury lawyer. The victims and families left dealing with those consequences often have no idea what to do.
If you or someone close to you were seriously hurt in Scottsdale or the surrounding Phoenix metro area, you have options. Attorneys at the law firm of Levin, Riback & Adelman represents accident and injury victims. Our skilled accident claim lawyers handle personal injury cases that involve real stakes: significant medical costs, long recoveries, lost income, and injuries that may affect a person’s life for years.
If you are looking for an experienced personal injury lawyer and need representation rooted in serious trial experience, our attorneys are ready to talk through what happened and advise you of your options. You are not just a number at our firm. Our legal team is selective about who we represent in order to take the time needed to handle claims completely and correctly.
There is no shortage of personal injury law firms in the Phoenix metro area. Many of them settle cases quickly, sometimes for less than cases are worth.
Accident victims who choose Levin, Riback & Adelman are typically looking for something different: attorneys who will actually evaluate a case on its merits, prepare it for trial if that is what it takes, and communicate directly with clients rather than handing them off to a case manager.
A few things that tend to matter to the people who reach out to us:
Personal injury law is built on the concept of negligence. Negligence, in plain terms, means that someone had a responsibility to act reasonably, failed to do so, and that failure caused harm. When we evaluate a case, we look at whether that chain of events can be established and what it may be worth to the person who was hurt.
Scottsdale personal injury cases come in many forms. Some involve a single negligent driver. Others involve commercial trucking companies, property owners, medical providers, or employers whose failures created dangerous conditions.
Our attorneys handle a range of serious injury matters, including:
Not every case fits neatly into a single category. If your situation involves overlapping issues, give us a call to learn more.
Damages refer to the financial losses and other harm a person has suffered because of someone else’s negligence. There are two primary types of damages that can be claimed in a personal injury lawsuit.
Economic damages cover losses that can be calculated with some precision:
Non-economic damages cover harm that is real but harder to put a number on:
In cases involving particularly reckless or intentional conduct, Arizona law may also permit punitive damages. These are intended to punish the defendant, meaning the person or entity responsible, rather than simply compensate the accident victim.
The severity of the injury, the strength of the evidence, the defendant’s insurance coverage, and other case-specific factors all affect what a claim may ultimately be worth. We will give you an honest picture of what the relevant factors look like in your situation.
The steps taken in the days and weeks after an accident can affect a claim in ways that are difficult to undo later. This is not meant to add pressure to an already difficult situation. It is simply true, and people deserve to know it.
Get medical attention right away. Some injuries are not immediately obvious. Adrenaline can mask pain. Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury, internal bleeding, or soft tissue damage may not appear for hours or days. Seeing a physician promptly creates a medical record that connects the injury to the incident. Hospitals like HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center and Scottsdale Healthcare facilities are equipped to handle trauma and serious injury cases.
Document what you can. If you are physically able, photographs of the scene, your injuries, and any property damage are valuable. Witness contact information matters. The more documentation that exists close to the time of the accident, the stronger the foundation for a claim.
Be careful with recorded statements. Insurance adjusters may contact you quickly after an accident. They are professionals whose job involves managing claims on behalf of insurers. A recorded statement made before you understand the full scope of your injuries can be used to limit your recovery.
Preserve physical evidence. Clothing, damaged property, and any items involved in the incident should be kept rather than discarded. Once evidence is gone, it cannot be recreated.
File a lawsuit in time. The standard time limit for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Arizona is two years. Missing that deadline typically means losing the right to pursue compensation, regardless of how strong the underlying case may be. There are exceptions, so consult an attorney early to keep your options open.
Contact a skilled accident lawyer. You won’t know all your options or the potential value of your claim until you’ve talked with an attorney. Don’t rely on what insurance adjusters and others say.
Serious injuries change things. They affect your health, your income, your family, and your sense of what comes next. The legal process is not something most people are prepared to navigate on their own, particularly when they are also dealing with medical treatment, recovery, and the disruptions that follow a major accident.
Levin, Riback & Adelman represents people who have been seriously hurt through no fault of their own. We handle cases in Scottsdale and throughout the Phoenix metro area with the same level of preparation and commitment we bring to every matter. Our attorneys work with clients directly, evaluate cases honestly, and pursue outcomes that reflect the actual harm that was done.
If you would like to talk through what happened and what your options may be, reach out to our law office. There is no obligation to hire us, and a consultation costs you nothing. What it may give you is a clearer picture of where you stand and what the path forward could look like.
Contact Levin, Riback & Adelman today to speak with a Scottsdale personal injury attorney.
To learn more about the personal injury process in Arizona, go to the Arizona legal resources website. And, for general guidance on navigating Arizona’s court system, the Arizona court resources page provides publicly available information on court procedures.
If you were injured in an auto accident caused by another person’s negligence, you have a right to claim compensation. Levin, Riback & Adelman, has the skill to assist you in filing a strong personal injury claim. For a free consultation, call 312-782-6717 or message us via our online contact form.
