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If you or a family member were the victims of a car accident involving a drunk driver, a drunk driving accident lawyer in Tucson can help you file a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company.

Arizona recognizes that drunk driving presents a significant problem on roadways in the state. Therefore, it has traffic laws and rules of the road that govern the way automobiles and drivers navigate the streets and highways. These traffic laws aim to protect drivers and pedestrians. When intoxicated drivers operate automobiles, they are no longer cognizant of the rules of the road that keep us safe. Drunk drivers may have blurry vision, and they might experience delayed reaction time when they operate their vehicles. Consequently, they might not stop their cars in time to avoid colliding with another vehicle.

Drunk drivers often exhibit negligence and inattention that leads to injuries, property destruction, and death when they cause their vehicles to collide with another vehicle or pedestrian. When you or a member of your family are the victims of a drunk driving car accident, you deserve answers. You also deserve financial compensation for your medical bills and physical and mental suffering and anguish. Call Zanes Law at 866-499-8989 to speak to a drunk driving accident lawyer in Tucson, AZ, today.

Our legal team has a proven track record of success when it comes to handling personal injury car accident cases brought on by a drunk driver. In many cases, we can resolve the case by way of a favorable financial settlement with the drunk driver’s motor vehicle insurance company. However, our legal team is equally effective in a court of law. If the insurance company refuses to fairly compensate you for your injuries, our legal team will zealously fight for your interests and represent you in court. We will do everything possible to convince the jury to compensate you for the full value of your case.

Filing a Car Accident Claim in Tucson

Filing an insurance claim on your own can be a complicated process. It can be time-consuming and complex to gather all the information and paperwork the state of Arizona requires. Moreover, when you are filing a claim against the drunk driver’s insurance company, you can be sure that they are not going to do you any favors. The insurance company, after all, is a big business and is not looking to spend a lot of money when it comes to paying out personal injury settlements and judgments. They want to keep as much money as possible in-house for the benefit of their shareholders.

It is important to have an experienced lawyer by your side who can file the claim on your behalf and assist you throughout the negotiation process. A Tucson drunk driving accident attorney from Zanes Law can help you understand the process and timeline for filing an insurance claim against the drunk driver who caused your car accident.

Your lawyer will help you establish a solid case and negotiate the insurance payout to which you are entitled. Immediately following your car accident, you should take the following important steps:

  • File a police report with the Tucson Police Department
  • Obtain the full name and address of the other driver
  • Obtain the name of their insurer
  • Take a photo of their insurance card
  • Take photos of your vehicle from varying angles
  • Take photos of the at-fault driver’s car
  • Take photos of the accident scene
  • Take or obtain photos of your injuries
  • Obtain copies of your medical records and bills
  • Obtain copies of medical records and bills of any passengers
  • Obtain names and contact information of any witnesses

A drunk driving accident lawyer in Tucson can help you obtain originals and copies of the relevant documents and paperwork that will help bolster and support your insurance claim. If you or a family member were victims of a drunk driving car accident, your attorney can be your greatest ally against the insurance company and will work to negotiate a reasonable and fair settlement that fully compensates you for your injuries.

Get the medical help you need immediately following a drunk driving car accident. Then call Zanes Law at 866-499-8989 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation with a lawyer near you today.

For a free legal consultation with a drunk driving accidents lawyer serving Tucson, call 866-499-8989

A Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in Tucson Can Help You Build a Case

Avoid speaking to the at-fault driver’s insurance company on your own. The insurance company is looking out for its own best interests. They may even offer you an immediate settlement that is much lower than you deserve. A drunk driving accident lawyer is your advocate and can help you understand and successfully navigate the claims and settlement process.

In some cases, an adjuster from the at-fault driver’s insurance company might ask you to give a recorded statement. You should never agree to provide a recorded statement without having your lawyer present in person or on the phone with you. In a recorded statement, the insurance company adjuster will likely ask you questions about the accident and how it occurred, with the intention of ‘tripping you up’ or getting you to say something that is damaging to your case.

In fact, an insurance company will not usually request a recorded statement unless there is some question as to fault or liability. Therefore, if the at-fault driver’s insurance company contacts you for one of these statements, you should refuse. Even despite what the adjuster might say, you do not have to provide a recorded statement to them.

The unexpectedness of a drunk driving accident can leave you devastated and unsure of your next steps. It can also leave you with a variety of injuries from cuts and scrapes to broken limbs to life-changing disabilities. All these things can play a significant role in determining the value of your case. Your lawyer will take time to evaluate the severity of your injuries and your prognosis for recovery. He or she can then assemble and submit a settlement demand package to the at-fault driver’s insurance company and work to negotiate a favorable personal injury settlement on your behalf.

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Navigating Arizona’s Car Accident Timeline

Your claim must meet all state-sanctioned filing deadlines because failure to do so can hurt your claim. In fact, failure to meet the right timelines can result in an inability to file a claim at all.

The state of Arizona has a fixed amount of time for you to file a lawsuit for a car accident under AZ Code 12-542. As the victim of a car accident, the state imposes a two-year time limit for claiming damages. The two-year statute of limitations typically begins to run on the date of the drunk driving accident and expires two years later.

The State of Arizona’s statute of limitations is shorter than in other states. In other jurisdictions, the victim of a drunk driving accident or other car accident might have three or even four years from the accident date in which to file a lawsuit that seeks monetary compensation and damages. One main reason for this relatively short statute of limitations in Arizona is to ensure that witnesses remain available to testify at depositions and trial—and to ensure that memories remain fresh.

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In the majority of cases, Arizona’s statute of limitations is a hard and fast deadline. If you do not file a lawsuit for damages within two years of the drunk driving accident date, the chances are good that you will forever lose your right to seek monetary compensation for your injuries.

It is important to note that there are some intricacies and exceptions to the statute of limitations in Arizona. Your experienced Tucson DUI accident lawyer at Zanes Law can help you understand whether these exceptions are applicable in your case. However, you should always assume that the two-year time deadline will apply to your case unless your attorney tells you differently. If you are getting down to the wire on the two-year statutory deadline, your attorney can go ahead and file a lawsuit to protect the statute. Even after a lawsuit starts, your lawyer can continue to negotiate a favorable settlement on your behalf with the at-fault party’s motor vehicle insurance company.

Contact a Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in Tucson Today

If you sustained injuries or your family member lost their life in a car accident caused by drunk driving, our Tucson, AZ attorneys are here for you. When you schedule a free consultation with our lawyers, we meet you at the most convenient location for you. We will come to your home, office, or hospital room, and you can complete your consultation and sign-up with a single phone call. Call Zanes Law at 866-499-8989 or use our contact page to receive your no-cost, no-obligation legal consultation today.

When individuals are involved in a drunk driving accident, there are often numerous legal questions that come to mind. First and foremost, after you sustain injuries in any type of motor vehicle accident, seek the medical treatment you need for those injuries. While you are treating your injuries, the experienced Tucson car accident lawyers at Zanes Law will begin investigating your claim and preparing it to go forward. In the meantime, what follows are the answers to some common questions that arise following drunk driving accidents in Tucson.

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