Car accident lawyer in Tempe, AZ

First steps after a Tempe crash

See a doctor within a day or two and describe every symptom. Ask Tempe police or the Arizona Department of Public Safety for the crash report number. Photograph the vehicles, the road, the light rail tracks if they were involved, and the signals. Collect names and numbers from witnesses, including students who stopped. Keep bills, receipts and notes about missed classes or work together. Arizona drivers often hear from the other driver's side quickly; you may wait to give a recorded statement until a car accident attorney has explained your options. Keep your account consistent and keep the crash off social media, where posts are easy to misread.

Tempe roads and crash conditions

Loop 101 runs along Tempe's eastern edge and Loop 202, the Red Mountain Freeway, along the north, with their interchange and the exits near Arizona State University carrying heavy traffic. US 60, the Superstition Freeway, crosses the south side with constant weaving at the Interstate 10 and Loop 101 junctions. I-10 forms the western boundary, including the Broadway Curve, one of the busiest freeway sections in Arizona. Mill Avenue, University Drive, Rural Road and Apache Boulevard are crowded with students, cyclists, scooters and light rail trains. Game days at the stadium flood the streets. Summer heat causes tire failures, and monsoon storms bring dust and flash floods.

What a free case review gives you

Whenever you call, you get a person who speaks English, Spanish or Arabic. We ask how the crash happened, what injuries you noticed, what care you have received and what the other side has said. We explain Arizona's pure comparative fault rule and its deadlines in plain language. The free consultation is a conversation with no obligation attached. If a personal injury lawyer licensed in Arizona should evaluate your case, we explain how the referral works. If the case looks weak, we say so and suggest what you can do yourself, which matters for students who may leave Tempe before a case progresses.

Getting you to an Arizona attorney

Car Accident Lawyers Agency is a referral service, not a law firm, and the attorneys make every legal decision. We connect injured people in Tempe with independent attorneys licensed in Arizona who handle crash cases in Maricopa County, including those involving pedestrians, cyclists, scooters and light rail, which raise their own questions. The match considers the kind of crash, the injuries, whether a rideshare or commercial vehicle was involved and where the case would be filed. The attorney contacts you about representation. We are honest when a case is not one to pursue, because a clear answer early is better than waiting on a case that will not move.

What usually happens next

Your personal injury attorney notifies the other driver's side and handles the contact from then on. They gather the crash report, medical records, bills, photographs, witness statements and any available video from ADOT, campus or business cameras. Arizona's pure comparative fault system means responsibility can be split in any proportion, so documenting the crash accurately matters. Once your treatment has reached a stable point, the attorney drafts a demand and negotiates. If no fair resolution follows, a lawsuit can be filed in Maricopa County Superior Court. You are informed at each stage and asked before any major decision, and your main job is to follow your treatment plan.