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If you’ve been injured in an accident, one of the most difficult things to be aware of is the fact that you have options. Suffering from the pain of your injuries is challenging enough, but paired with medical bills and property damage you can’t afford, you may feel helpless and alone.
Our attorneys at Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience, PLC are here to remind you that there is a way out of this situation, and that we can help you reach a solution that will ultimately benefit you and your future. Our personal injury attorneys have been serving Mesa, Arizona clients for 60 years and have recovered millions for clients to ensure they don’t have to pay a dime after a traumatizing experience.
When you hire our Mesa and East Valley injury attorneys, you can rest at home or in the hospital comfortably knowing that we have a handle on the details of your case. You can trust us to hold the party responsible for your injuries accountable for their negligent actions.
Call our East Valley injury law firm today at (480) 833-8800 for a free consultation, or fill out our online form. To us, you’re not a case number – you’re a human who deserves to be treated with compassion.
Thanks to our five decades of service, our attorneys have been able to successfully settle a wide range of injury claims for our clients.
We can apply our vast wealth of knowledge to your case while also knowing that your case is unique and your needs are specific. We strive to be as accessible as possible throughout your case to answer any of your questions and inform you of where we’re at in the legal process.
While some injuries suffered in accidents can be minor and relatively easy to recover from, some are more serious and can require thousands of dollars in medical treatment. Some victims never fully recover from their injuries and need long-term care.
Our East Valley personal injury laywers handle cases involving these catastrophic injuries, including burns, brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. We also handle child injuries and school injuries.
Additionally, if you have fallen ill as a result of food poisoning, we can hold at-fault parties responsible for negligence. Some types of food poisoning can be especially harmful to a person’s overall health.
Ready to make a full recovery? Your first step towards reclaiming your life begins with calling our East Valley and Mesa personal injury lawyers at (480) 833-8800. We can handle your case from here.
"Being in a car accident was difficult enough. Not having to worry about the case or how things would be paid out for medical expenses was the greatest…Thanks so much for everything!"
"My experience with Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience has been nothing short of amazing... I recommend Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience to all my friends and family..."
"Jess was amazing. He instantly put my mind at ease on the handling of my case. If you want great results and to deal with great people, Jess Gulbrandsen is who you need to see after a car accident."
If you've been injured in an accident, you may be unsure of how to handle your situation or what to do first. Your first priority, though, should always be your health. Seeking medical attention for your injuries is important because the sooner your condition is diagnosed by a medical professional, the sooner you can be treated and given time to recover. Even if you don’t notice any injuries immediately, symptoms may appear in the hours and days following your accident – getting medical attention is always the safest option.
After you’re been treated, hire a personal injury law firm that is known for its success rate in helping clients recover from their injuries. Our firm has recovered millions in a wide range of injury claims and has the resources you need to begin investigating your accident. The more evidence you have to support your claim and protect your rights to compensation, the better. We’re able to collect information like medical records and receipts, photos and videos of your injuries and the accident scene, witness statements, and more. We can also communicate with insurance adjusters on your behalf.
Handling a personal injury claim on your own can be overwhelming and confusing, and you may not be able to secure the full amount of compensation you need to cover your costs. All you have to do to relieve yourself of these burdens is pick up the phone and call our firm. We can handle the rest.
Personal injury law refers to the civil claims that are filed as a result of wrongful conduct or negligence. The concept of negligence requires every person to behave responsibly and avoid putting others at risk; a driver has a responsibility to keep the road safe for other drivers, for example, while a property owner must maintain their premises for visitors and tenants. When people fail to provide others with a duty of care, accidents and injuries occur. By establishing liability, victims can hold negligent parties financially responsible for their damages.
Plaintiff
The plaintiff in a personal injury case is the victim who files the claim. This is the person who has been injured and is alleging that the at-fault party is responsible for negligence. Plaintiffs can be compensated for the damages they’ve accrued as a result of their injuries.
Statute of Limitations
This refers to the deadline to file a personal injury claim successfully. All states have their own statutes that dictate how much time a victim has to collect compensation. In Arizona, victims have two years from the date of injury to file a claim. Missing this deadline means forfeiting your right to recover damages.
Defendant In a personal injury case, the defendant is the person being accused of negligence. Defendants, if found guilty of negligence, are responsible for compensating victims. Defendants can be individuals like drivers and property owners, as well as entities like employers, commercial trucking companies, and more.
Damages This refers to the costs you’ve accrued as a direct result of your injuries. When you win your lawsuit, you can be compensated to cover the costs of medical expenses like hospital stays, medications, surgeries, physical therapy, and more, as well as lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. Families who file wrongful death claims can also recover damages like burial and funeral expenses, loss of income, and loss of companionship.
