Legal Question in Personal Injury in Arizona
This happened about 2 hours ago. I was riding my bike in the bike lane and it was my right of way. I had a flashing headlight on. There was an intersection and a car was trying to turn left onto the highway. He apparently did not see me and started making the turn. I hit his car and fell down. I was bruised a little and my front tire was all twisted. At that point I wasn't sure if I should call the cops or go through his car insurance. He gave me his contact information and then left. My roommate came to pick me up and he said we contact the cops. We phoned the police and they told me that once the two parties involved have exchanged information, the cops don't come into the picture. Now I am not sure if I did the right thing by getting his contact information instead of calling the cops on the spot. Now I am also feeling some shoulder pain and may need to see the physiotherapist.
I need to recover the cost of my bike and any physiotherapy sessions I may need. Should I contact his insurance on my own and deal with them or should I get my own lawyer? If I get a lawyer, how much would it cost?
1 Answer from Attorneys
In the state of Arizona, if you have been injured by another party, you may be entitled to just compensation for your out of pocket expenses, medical bills and pain and suffering. Generally, there are two issues in any personal injury case. The first is the issue of liability and the second is the issue of damages. In other words, the parties may disagree as to who caused the accident, the value of the damages sought, or both. Most attorneys accept personal injury cases on a contingency basis, meaning you don�t pay unless you win a settlement or award. It�s important to understand that the statute of limitations in personal injury cases is generally two years, so if you�d like compensation, you may be running out of time to file a lawsuit. Please feel free to contact me for more details as I am always happy to help. Best of luck to you.
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