Phoenix Accident & Injury Attorney

Lawyer Helping Accident Victims in Phoenix, Arizona

American Trial Lawyers Association - Top 100 Trial Lawyers Thank you for visiting our Arizona personal injury website. At Goldwater Law Firm, PC we are committed to providing accident victims with the compassionate yet aggressive representation that they need in order to seek the monetary compensation they deserve following a serious accident. Our firm takes on accident and injury claims and lawsuits for clients throughout Phoenix and the surrounding areas, including Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe and Glendale.

Suffering injury in an accident of any kind can be very traumatic to the accident victim as well as his or her family. It may lead to financial difficulties, as well as extensive emotional trauma, depression, and anxiety. At times, the injuries themselves may limit the way the victim is able to live his or her life from here on out. Personal injury law offers those who have been injured because of another's negligent conduct the opportunity to seek justice and financial compensation from the responsible party. This may be another driver who caused an auto accident, a negligent doctor who slipped and caused a serious injury, or perhaps a dog owner who did not properly control his or her dog, causing it to attack. Whatever the circumstances of the case, the victim can seek the help he or she needs from an experienced Phoenix injury attorney.

In talking to an attorney about your case and your legal options, you can find out more about what steps you can take to maximize your potential financial recovery after an accident or other related incident. This may make a significant impact on the outcome of your case as well as your ability to rebuild your life.

Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer Bob Goldwater

Phoenix personal injury lawyer Bob Goldwater is experienced in helping clients with such claims and lawsuits as:

You may think that you were at fault in the accident that led to your injuries. You may be unsure of whether you can file a claim against the individual or entity that caused your injuries. At Goldwater Law Firm, PC our legal experience and our familiarity with the field of Arizona personal injury law enables us to accurately assess our clients' cases and advise them on their options. Regardless of your particular case, take a moment to talk to a personal injury attorney at our Phoenix, Arizona law firm. We are confident that we can help you make an informed decision about your case.

Responsibility in Phoenix Injury Claims

Legal responsibility, or liability, is an important part of any Phoenix personal injury claim, whether this is related to a slip and fall accident, auto accident or dog bite. It will be necessary for the plaintiff (the victim) to establish the fault of the defendant (the person against whom a personal injury claim is brought). To do this, the following factors will need to be addressed:

That the defendant had an obligation to the plaintiff, to act with a certain level of caution or to provide a standard level of care.
That the defendant did something or failed to do something that violated this obligation.
This action or failure to act was the proximate cause of the plaintiff's injuries.

In personal injury claims, fault is established and guilt is found based upon a preponderance (majority) of evidence. Unlike criminal cases where guilt must be proven beyond any shadow of a doubt, personal injury claims are resolved by proving that it was "more than likely" that the defendant's actions led to the plaintiff's injuries.

By establishing the fault of the defendant in a personal injury claim, a Phoenix injury lawyer can help an accident or injury victim seek and recover financial compensation that will enable the victim to begin rebuilding his or her life. The penalties imposed in civil court are financial in nature. As such, the damages awarded to the victim will be intended to assist the victim in rebuilding and recovering to a similar position as to before the accident occurred. This may include money for medical care, future treatment, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lost wages from missed work, future lost earnings, and emotional injuries as well. An attorney's goal will be to assist the victim in recovering just monetary damages.

Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice & Wrongful Death Claims

Following an accident, serious injury or loss of a loved one, the last thing anyone wants to deal with is legal paperwork or a lawsuit in order to help ensure that they can get the compensation they need in order to survive financially and move on. Unfortunately, this is what many Phoenix accident victims and their families go through when they do not immediately hire a lawyer to address their concerns and handle all aspects of their claim.

A skilled Phoenix accident and injury attorney such as Bob Goldwater can evaluate your unique situation, make an accurate determination of what would be helpful to the outcome of your claim and then plan a strategy to help you file a claim with the insurance company involved and bring a lawsuit against the responsible party in order to hold them liable for your injuries and losses. With experienced and aggressive representation such as this, a victim can focus on what counts: recovery and being with loved ones.

Accident Attorney Serving Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale, Tempe, Gilbert and Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix accident lawyer Bob Goldwater is here for you if you have been injured or have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions. Your initial consultation is free of charge, and you pay nothing unless we collect compensation on your behalf.

Contact Phoenix accident attorney Bob Goldwater regarding your accident and injury case!