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$2 million
Slip & Fall
$2 million
Wrongful Death
$4 million
Medical Malpractice
$300k
Animal Bite
$1.3 million
Medical Malpractice
$2.6 million
Motor Vehicle Accident
$1 million
Motor Vehicle Accident
$2.5 million
Motor Vehicle Accident
$2 million
Motor Vehicle Accident
$3.5 million
Medical Malpractice
$3 million
Motor Vehicle Accident
$2.2 million
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$1.3 million
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Arizona Personal Injury Lawyer
About Us Wattel & York Attorneys at Law
Wattel & York is a highly successful personal injury and property damage law firm in the United States, boasting more than 16,000 satisfied clients. We can help you with the following legal issues: personal injury, automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating injuries, slip and falls, product liabilities, dog bites, nursing home neglect cases, and diminished value claims.
We Are Committed To Seeking Justice
If you or a loved one have been injured due to another person’s negligence, do not hesitate to give us a call. We offer free at-home consultations or at our many locations statewide. Our accident attorneys are committed to seeking justice for those whose lives have been affected by an injury. We are available 24 hours a day at 1-877-572-4143.
We take insurance companies to task regularly by litigating cases. Sometimes no offers are made and
litigation is the only choice. Often insurance companies offers are so poor that litigation makes economic sense. Here
is sample of some lousy prelitigation offers and final litigation results.
Important Things To Know About Personal Injury Law
A tort is a type of civil wrong done to a person that resulted in their injury or harm. Personal injury law, also known as tort law, allows the injured individual to file a lawsuit and seek legal remedy from the liable party. A personal injury attorney represents the injured victim, advises them of their rights, and fights for them to receive the damages that they deserve.
Your Attorneys' Practice Areas Matter
Not all personal injury attorneys practice the same types of tort law. At Wattel & York, our practice areas include:
A statute of limitations is the time limit in which a personal injury lawsuit needs to be filed. In Arizona, the statute of limitations is set for two years for all personal injury claims. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you have two years to wait to file. The problem with reaching out to an attorney with only weeks or days left before the deadline is that it might not get processed in time, and the statute of limitations could expire. After that, you will have no means of recovering the financial compensation that you otherwise deserve. If you file the case sooner, your case will be much stronger, so call Wattel & York now.
Types Of Damages
There are two types of damages or money awarded to a plaintiff to compensate for their injuries or other losses: punitive damages and compensatory damages. Your Arizona personal injury attorney will fight hard for you to receive the two types of compensatory damages that you may be eligible for economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages compensate a victim and their family members for the financial losses related to the personal injury. Most of the time they include medical expenses, last wages, and future lost earnings, but there are other types of damages that a victim can receive based on the type of accident they were injured in. For example, your damages may include the value of the vehicle that was destroyed in the accident. In a medical malpractice case, damages could include the additional medical treatment that the plaintiff needed to treat their injuries.
Non-economic damages compensate a victim for the emotional distress, pain, and suffering that they endured due to the defendant’s actions or inactions. For example, in a wrongful death claim, the surviving family members can file for loss of companionship.
The Sooner You Hire A Personal Injury Attorney, The Better
The insurance company will contact you and try to get you to say anything that will harm your case. They won’t do that when they see that you are represented by a reputable attorney from Wattel & York. We begin working on your case immediately to get your compensation sooner and move forward from your injury. Call us now.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is important that you seek immediate medical attention if you are seriously injured in an automobile accident. After everyone is out of danger and any medical and police help has been summoned, obtain the following:
The full names of the drivers of all of the vehicles involved
The driver’s license numbers and addresses of all of the drivers
If any of the driver’s appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, notify police or other emergency personnel immediately
The full names and addresses of any passengers in any of the vehicles
The full names and addresses of any pedestrians or other parties involved
The full name, address, and phone number of any witnesses to the accident
In addition, you should make observations and record notes about the following:
Did any person involved in the accident report any personal injury shortly after the accident?
Was medical assistance rendered at the scene of the accident?
What personal injury did the injured person report? Did anyone say “I’m not hurt”?
What was the actual location of the accident?
In what direction were the vehicles traveling just prior to the accident?
At what time of day did the accident occur?
What were the weather conditions at the time of the accident?
Was there anything “wrong” with the vehicles before the accident, such as a broken headlight or brake light?
Was there any damage to the vehicles as a result of the accident? What parts of the vehicle were damaged?
Who are the registered owners of the vehicles (names and addresses)?
Were all vehicles involved in the accident insured?
What are the names of the insurance companies and the policy numbers?
Did any of the vehicles need to be towed from the scene of the accident?
How did the accident occur?
Did anyone accept responsibility for the accident, or make a comment such as “It was my fault, I am sorry. I was speeding / not paying attention / not wearing my glasses / distracted / tired / late for work / in a hurry / my coffee had just spilled / I should have seen you but I was on my cell phone / I’ve been taking these pills / my eyesight isn’t what it used to be after dark, etc”?
Did the police come? If so, did they issue anyone a ticket? Which officers were present? What are their names and badge numbers?
Were any of the drivers involved driving while working, or driving a company owned vehicle?
Yes! It is important to contact the police immediately if you are involved in an accident. Doing so will provide proof of the accident, and will allow for an immediate investigation of the scene of the accident. In addition, police will take statements of witnesses, and will examine the other driver to check for drug or alcohol use. The police can also be valuable witnesses to your injury at the scene, and they can assist in securing an admission of fault from the negligent driver. Even in minor accidents, resist the temptation to “keep things simple” by “settling up” with the other driver on the spot. You should make sure that you have not suffered injuries which do not develop symptoms until days or even weeks after the accident, and you should always consult with your doctor and an experienced attorney to make sure that you are aware of all of the avenues of recovery available to you.
After leaving the scene of an accident, or while still there if you are safely able, you should immediately contact an experienced car accident attorney in Arizona who is experienced in handling personal injury matters. At Wattel & York, our Phoenix personal injury lawyers will promptly arrange for an attorney to consult with you free of charge so as to enable us to immediately take action on your behalf, while all of the evidence is still “fresh”. If necessary and feasible, we will have an investigator conduct a thorough analysis of the accident scene so that no evidence goes undetected. Contact Wattel & York, Attorneys At Law at (480) 222-2020 for a free consultation so we can discuss your case, or complete our online case form here.
Most auto insurance companies require their policyholders to promptly report every auto accident. Your insurance company will want to gather all of the basic information concerning the accident for its records – whether you are at fault or not. Sometimes the insurance company will want your authorization to make a recorded statement concerning the accident. We suggest that if you or your passengers were injured in the accident, or if you believe the insurance company might try to claim you are not covered or you have any concerns about the adequacy of your coverage, you should contact an attorney before you go any further, and certainly before you give the insurance company permission to record your conversation (NOTE: You should never give a statement to the other driver’s insurance company without consulting with an attorney). However, bear in mind that failure to provide information to your insurance company on a timely basis – your policy will set forth how quickly you must notify the company – could result in loss of coverage for the accident, without it constituting bad faith by the insurer.
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“Amazing people, they had my claim for about a week before they were able to get my truck totaled out. Otherwise I would have been stuck with a truck that had heavy front end damage if they hadn’t stepped in to help me. I tried to deal with my insurance company myself for over a month and that got me nowhere, all I got was a massive headache and a messed up truck. They are very professional and act quickly on your claim. I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for help.”
Candy J.
2/9/2020
“I was in an accident and decided to call Wattel and York. After months of going to a Chiropractor, I finally felt better. When it came time for settlement, the insurance company was making an offer I wanted to accept, Mr. Wattel advised against it and felt the insurance company was shortchanging me. He recommended I file a lawsuit and that will get them to cave. Well, Dave filed suit, and sure enough, the insurance company increased their offer by $4,000! I am very satisfied with how my case was handled.”
Nardeasha S.
20/20/2020
“Wattel & York were flat out outstanding with my personal injury case. They made the process painless and kept in constant communication throughout the entire time. Any questions I might’ve had were promptly answered and detail oriented. They gave me crucial advice that I would’ve otherwise not been aware of. I couldn’t have asked for more from them. Put your trust in these guys, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks Wattel & York.”
Mattew P.
13/9/2020
“Thank you so much for all your hard work on our behalf! Thinking I could handle it on my own, I was originally reluctant to take my accident claim to an attorney. But I am SO glad I called you instead. Your people were always helpful, pleasant and responsive at every step along the way. You represented us with honesty and integrity and made a traumatic experience as painless as it could be. And best of all, you helped us get a settlement that was fair and far more than I could ever have negotiated on my own! I highly recommend Wattel &York to anyone who has suffered a personal injury.”
Cathy M.
“I was the passenger in a vehicle that was 'T- Boned' at an intersection in 2014. The issues of responsibility and recovery became a difficult and convoluted confusion. I really needed help. This Team at Wattel and York walked me patiently and encouragingly through difficult months, sorting through issues and finally arriving at a satisfactory conclusion. I especially want to name two great and encouraging "warriors" of Wattel and York who directed me along the way..Brian Torba and Melissa Patterson..to them and the whole team I say "Thank You" with heart felt gratitude. Sincerely, God Bless You.”
Robert G.
“Honesty. Integrity. Transparency. Partnership. Wattel & York brought all of these qualities and more to my accident case. I'd love to thank all of the team members who helped me with the process: David Guzman, who conducted the initial interview in my home, Aly Shomar-Esparza, who seamlessly guided me through paperwork and filings, Debbie Harrach, who conducted final review, paperwork revisions and scheduling, and Thomas Grisoni, who counseled me before and attended my deposition. I never felt alone during the arduous process and always knew there was a professional team looking out for my best interest. I highly recommend Wattel & York if you are unfortunately involved in an accident that was not your fault.”
Russ W.
“I was a passenger in a car that got t-boned a few years ago and got a huge gash. I didn't know a lot about lawyers, so I basically just picked one on the flip of a coin. I called Wattel and York and they explained everything, I went into the office and filled out paperwork. Got treatment on my gash over the time I worked with them, glad I did as it opened back up a couple times and bled. They did really good, got me the maximum amount of money, and made sure I was well taken care of. I was updated from time to time so that was good. The only thing I might change is I never got to thank or talk to my lawyer. I think it was because I was already used to dealing with the lady at their Glendale office so they just kept her as my point of contact. So it's okay, I'll thank them with a good review. The last thing I could say about them is months after I thought my case was over they called me and said they had another check for me for a few hundred dollars. Apparently, they negotiated with the hospital I went to after the accident. It was a nice surprise and shows they really had my interests in mind.”
Trent B.
“Wattel & York has been great for me in the past few years. I was involved in a really bad accident while I was on Active Duty in Yuma, Arizona and they have been patient with me every step of the way through a very long process. I would recommend them to anyone thank you for all your help.”
Levy G.
“Appreciate David taking the time to speak with me. He was most kind. From the front line with the receptionist, to him, the firm was a class act all the way around.”
Claire B.
“Dave Wattel represented me and my son on a Personal Injury case from a motor vehicle accident back in 2009. Jake P. handled my deposition and Dave did the Quarterbacking. The insurance company hired NFL referee Ed Hochuli's firm to try and deny our claim. But Wattel & York made it look as easy as Tom Brady on the football field. The result was more than acceptable and my son and I were compensated for our injuries and rehabilitation. Dave Wattel cares about his clients. If I ever find myself in a situation like this again, Wattel & York will be on speed dial!!”
