Posted On: June 23, 2010

Mesa Personal Injury Lawyers in Arizona - Mesa Wrongful Death Lawyers - Mesa Car Accident Lawyers - Certified Specialist Expert in Injury and Wrongful Death Law in Mesa Arizona and throughout the Valley

As Mesa wrongful death attorneys from car accidents and other events, we would like to let you know that there are many details that most people do not know about pursuing a Mesa car accident claim when a loved one has passed away. Typically, wrongful death cases it is necessary to have an estate set up and specific surviving family relatives then have the right to make a claim for damages. Depending on the circumstances typically the law allows for a parent, spouse or child to make a claim for the wrongful death of a loved one.

The estate can usually claim back compensation for the descendant’s lost wages, costs for medical care and the funeral, and the pain the descendent consciously suffered before death. Some surviving family members may have the opportunity to make individual claims for damages that they suffered as a result of the decedent’s death. For example, a surviving member if qualified under the words of the statute, can be compensated for emotional distress they underwent, loss of consortium, along with some other claims.

Surprisingly, the Arizona wrongful death law usually only allows for a surviving spouse and their children to recover for a wrongful death. After these fatal accidents, even the decedent’s siblings don’t have access to separate wrongful death recovery claims for their loved one unless they are able to become a beneficiary under the estate. Each claim is different and that is important to remember when pursuing a wrongful death claim.

Arizona wrongful death cases are typically very complicated and require the expertise of a an experienced Mesa personal injury lawyer. At Breyer Law Offices, we know that these cases require a lawyer who is experienced in wrongful death law and understands the intricacies of the legal system. In these wrongful death cases, it is vital to collect every individual detail of the case, especially the lost wages, as future lost wages are usually a majority of the wrongful death claim given the strict wrongful death statute in Arizona for those who have been killed by the negligence of another individual. Although it is very difficult to start pursuing an investigation after a wrongful death of a loved one, it is very important to prepare a case so that the family members get the maximum settlement possible.

Mark and Alexis Breyer are experienced personal injury lawyers. Mark is a certified specialist in injury and wrongful death law by the State Bar of Arizona. This means that the State Bar of Arizona has certified him as being an expert in injury and wrongful death law in Arizona. There are only about 2% of Arizona injury and wrongful death lawyers who have been declared experts in this area of law by the State Bar of Arizona.

If you need help following the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of another individual, call us now and you will be able to talk directly to our office.

Posted On: June 22, 2010

Mesa Personal Injury lawyers - Mesa car accident attorneys - Arizona, 3707 E. Southern Avenue, Mesa Arizona 85206

As Mesa personal injury lawyers, we see all the time that people are taking cell phone for granted when talking on the phone and driving. People believe that they can use cell phones anywhere while doing anything thing. Drivers do not realize how much attention is taken away from the road when they are on the cell phone and speaking to someone. Texting and driving is even more dangerous.

In seven states now, drivers are not allowed to drive while talking on their cell phones. In six of these seven states, if the driver is caught on the cell phone, they only get basically a warning or a ticket but only for driving while talking on the phone. They do not get any other tickets for other traffic offenses.

Over the last three years, text messaging while driving was made illegal in 28 states. In Arizona, texting while driving is legal. In fact, in Arizona people can still drive and talk on the cell phne as well and that is not illegal yet either. The Arizona Senate banned texting in March 2010 through the bill SB 1334 however the bill did not make it out of the House of Representatives and never became a law.

If you or a loved one was in a Mesa car accident involving the use of a cell phone, contact our law team. We have an office conveniently located in Mesa and as Mesa car accident lawyers we understand what is necessary to achieve the best settlement possible. Mark Breyer is a certified specialist in injury and wrongful death law – certified by the State Bar of Arizona. Here at Breyer Law Offices, P.C., we are experienced attorneys who can provide you with the information you need to make a good decision on what to do next in your case. There are very important deadlines and statute of limitations that many people do not know about. If you need the help of a lawyer or just want a free consultation call us right away. We will give you honest answers and let you know what should be done on your case to get the best results, which is what you deserve.

Posted On: June 2, 2010

Mesa car accident lawyers discuss car crash cases that involved AES 28-701(A)

Many Mesa car accidents that cause very serious personal injuries and many fatalities as well happen because a driver fails to yield. When a driver fails to yield often the police officer cites the drivers with ARS28-701(A). This statutes means that the driver did not control the speed of the vehicle in which they were driving and as a result were unable to avoid an auto accident. This is a very common citation in serious injury personal injury cases in Mesa and all over Arizona.

It is always important to note that just because a police officer gives a citation or does not give a citation, it does not mean that the injured party does not have a case. There are still more questions to be answered. Often times, when the person receives a failure to yield citation that person will be deemed at fault. However, the insurance company, the judge and jury are the ones who ultimately decide who is at fault. In reality, it is the jury and sometimes the judge who decide but the insurance company still initially can deny payment indicating that they do not believe their insured is at fault, causing the case to go to a judge or jury.

As Mesa injury lawyers and attorneys who handle cases throughout the State of Arizona, we get many calls from individuals who were not cited in the accident and yet the insurance company is refusing to accept responsibility for their insured's actions. This is not uncommon at all. The reason for this is that the insurance companies are not required by Arizona law to follow the determination of the police officer. The insurance company is able to make their own determination as to fault.

If you have been seriously injured in a Mesa car accident or a car accident in Arizona, call the Arizona car accident lawyers. We can review your claim and give you an honest opinion of where we think your claims stands given Arizona law. You can depend on the husband and wife law team for an up front evaluation.