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Around 1 million Canadians travel to the Grand Canyon State each year. Arizona is home to the longest canyon in the world as well as numerous national parks. Add to this a thriving arts culture and Arizona is a promising retreat for individuals and families alike.
Unfortunately, traveling to Arizona is not without its risks. Accidents can occur without warning and cause serious harm.
In Canada, many physical and mental rehabilitation options fall outside of health insurance. Those included offer insufficient sessions for proper healing.
By initiating legal claims, you can receive financial and medical benefits from your auto insurance and the insurance of the driver who caused the accident.
Recovering compensation for your personal injury is difficult as it is, but getting injured outside of your home province adds new layers of complexity.
Personal injury claims require a lawyer in the area the accident occured. Normally this isn’t a problem as the accident location is the same as where you reside. Having been injured in Arizona, however, this is no longer the case.
Cross Border Injuries has made its mission securing legal assistance for Canadians injured in America. We have over 100 Attorneys across Canada and the United States. No matter which province you are from or which state you are injured in, we can help.
Arizona ranks among the top 10 states in America with the highest number of motor vehicle accidents. Unsurprisingly, the tourist hubs of Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff have the highest percentage of these accidents.
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can cause serious mental and physical impairments – even if not immediately obvious. The law recognizes this and makes insurance companies deliver the necessary benefits for your full recovery. Benefits include.
In addition to benefits through your own insurance, you are entitled to compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company as well. This is called a third-party or tort claim. One in five drivers in Arizona are uninsured. This can potentially limit your recovery options.
It is always recommended to opt for uninsured driver protection through your insurance company. Without this protection, a skilled team of cross-border car accident lawyers can still overcome this obstacle.
To receive this full compensation in an out-of-province claim, you require a second attorney. We will provide you with an Arizona Lawyer who will handle the at-fault party’s insurance company while your provincial lawyer will take care of your own. This two-pronged approach is what we at Cross Border Injuries are best at. If you choose to initiate a car accident claim in Arizona keep in mind the state has a 2 year limitation period. Let us work toward the full resolution you deserve – Give Us a Call.
Why Use Two lawyers?
Motor Vehicle Accidents have Two distinct parts.
The first is called Accident Benefits or a first party claim – This part is between you and your own insurance company.
The second is called a Tort or a third party claim – This is between you and the at-fault drivers insurance company.
A Tort or 3rd Party claim must be brought about in the state where the injury occured.
This requires a Lawyer licensed in the State of the accident.
Furthermore, different countries have distinct legal systems and regulations, which can significantly impact the resolution of injury claims. By using Cross Border Injuries, each of your personal injury lawyers is an expert in their geographical region. This means that you have the best chance of success for each of your claims.
Arizona Specific Laws
Arizona is a pure comparative negligence state. After an accident each party is assigned a percentage of responsibility. The amount of compensation awarded will be reduced by the percentage of fault.
Urban development in Arizona is responsible for many slip and fall accidents. Uneven sidewalks, debris and poorly marked hazards are leading causes of falls.
Some might think Slip and Falls are not a big deal – take it from us, they can be. Trip and falls can cause soft tissue damage, cuts/scrapes, and sprains. In more serious instances they have been known to cause;
Even the “minor” side of these bodily damages can cause significant altering to daily functioning. For example, time off work might be taken to complete the recovery process. In more serious cases medical intervention and rehabilitation may be needed.
Pursuing compensation for pain and suffering is your legal right. The state of Arizona allows you to bring a legal claim up to 2 years after the accident date.
These claims fall under premises liability which state that a property owner is responsible for the safety of visitors. It is your lawyer’s responsibility to prove that the property owner knowingly allowed dangerous conditions that could have caused a fall.
Cross Border Injuries Arizona Attorneys are experts in slip and falls and will represent you as a Canadian. Contact us today to see if you have a case.
When trail walking, many people choose to bring their dogs along. When dogs are forced too close to others on a narrow path they may attack.
Dog bites caused by a negligent owner can lead to serious bodily harm. Usually attacking the arms and lower legs, a dogs sharp teeth and saliva can cause a range of injuries, including;
Seek medical attention directly after a dog bite. Bacterial infection can worsen even a small injury.
Arizona is a strict liability state. This means that the dog owner is responsible for your compensation even if their dog has never bitten anyone before.
These accidents seem to be straightforward, but this is not always the case. Even as the clear victim of a dog bite it takes an experienced Arizona lawyer to achieve success. It is imperative that your lawyer knows the ins and outs of the local laws, collects the relevant facts and overcomes the objections of the opposing counsel.
Cross Border Injuries Arizona Attorneys are experts in achieving fair resolutions for their Canadian dog bite clients. Your ability to initiate a claim ends after 2 years. Reach out now to begin the compensation process.
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