Car accident lawyer in Flagstaff, AZ

What to do first after a Flagstaff crash

Get medical care promptly, including at the campus health center if that is nearest, and keep records; altitude and cold can mask symptoms. Get the report number from Flagstaff police, the Coconino County sheriff or the Department of Public Safety. Photograph the vehicles, the road and conditions such as snow, ice, elk or sun glare. Collect witness details quickly, because many drivers here are visitors who leave within a day. Visitors should keep their lodging and travel details. Note missed work or classes. A recorded statement to the other driver's side can wait until you have talked with an attorney.

Crash situations common in Flagstaff

I-40 runs east-west through Flagstaff carrying heavy freight between California and New Mexico, and I-17 ends here after climbing from Phoenix, bringing weekend visitors escaping the desert heat. US 89 heads north toward the Grand Canyon's east entrance and Page, and US 180 toward the South Rim and the ski area. Historic Route 66 and Milton Road are the busy local corridors near the university and downtown. Winter storms drop heavy snow and leave ice on the interstates and mountain roads, often catching Phoenix drivers without winter experience. Elk crossings are a serious hazard at night, summer monsoon storms bring sudden downpours and hail, and tourist traffic peaks all summer.

What our free case review involves

Night or day, (470) 600-0106 is answered in English, Spanish or Arabic. The free consultation runs through the crash site, the responding agency, the report, your injuries and your treatment. Arizona uses pure comparative fault, so we ask how the crash unfolded and what evidence exists. We ask whether you live here or were visiting, and whether a commercial truck, tour vehicle or elk was involved. Lost work, missed classes and expenses are discussed. We then explain the usual course of a Coconino County case in plain words. You sign nothing and pay nothing for the call, and if a case is not one to pursue, we say so.

Connecting you with an Arizona-licensed attorney

Car Accident Lawyers Agency's part is the introduction. We connect Flagstaff residents, students and visitors with an independent personal injury lawyer licensed in Arizona who handles northern Arizona crashes like theirs, whether an I-40 truck collision, an icy I-17 wreck, an elk-related crash on US 89 or a pedestrian struck near campus. Visitors who have returned home can usually work with an Arizona attorney remotely, and students can continue a case after graduation. We are also honest when a case is not one to pursue, for example when injuries are minor or fault clearly rests with you, and we explain why.

What usually follows when an attorney is on the case

Your car accident attorney puts the other side on notice and gathers the crash report, medical records, photographs and any video from businesses, dash cameras or highway cameras, sending a preservation letter if a truck was involved. Arizona's pure comparative fault rule reduces recovery by your share, so they build the record of how the crash happened. Medical bills and lost income are logged as you recover. When your recovery can be set out, they send a demand and negotiate. Many Flagstaff cases resolve by agreement; others are filed in Coconino County Superior Court. The attorney explains each step, and any decision to accept or decline is yours.