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Construction zones are a common sight on Arizona roads, especially in urban areas with heavy traffic and ongoing expansion. While these work zones are meant to improve road safety over time, they present unique and hazardous conditions that can lead to injuries. In turn, Arizona work zone accidents have been far too common, leaving victims with expensive medical bills, damaged property, and time missed from work.
As an injury victim, it’s important to know that you have rights.
Your Right to Seek Compensation After a Work Zone Accident
After suffering an injury in a work zone, you have the right to recover compensation for your losses. These can include your medical expenses, time off from work to deal with your injury, damage to your vehicle, and pain and suffering.
Arizona adheres to a pure comparative negligence rule, established under A.R.S. § 12-2505. This means that your compensation award will be reduced by the percentage of fault you share for the accident. Unlike states that follow the modified comparative negligence rule, you can still recover damages even if you are 99% at fault for the accident.
Your Rights When Dealing With Insurance Companies
In many Arizona work zone accident cases, insurance companies try to minimize their payouts or shift blame onto the injured party. Even if an adjuster seems friendly and helpful, their goal is often to protect the company’s bottom line. Know that you have the right to refuse lowball settlement offers and pursue full compensation for your losses.
More than that, you have the right to be treated fairly. You’re protected from bad faith tactics that insurance companies often use, and you have the right to work with an experienced construction accident attorney throughout the process.
Proving Liability After a Work Zone Accident
In 2023, Arizona saw 41 work zone fatalities, an increase from previous years. If you or a loved one is injured in one of these accidents, knowing how to establish liability can be the difference between recovering compensation and being left with expensive medical bills and other losses. To prove liability, you must establish these four factors of negligence:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Damages
Why Choose Bleaman Law Firm, P.C.
With 122,247 vehicle crashes in 2023 alone, the need for an experienced attorney in Arizona is quite high. With over three decades of experience, Marc Bleaman of Bleaman Law Firm, P.C., knows what it takes to build a strong case to help injury victims recover compensation. Our firm understands the state’s work zone accident laws, and we put that knowledge to work for our clients.
Hire a Construction Accident Lawyer
If you’ve been injured in a work zone accident, it’s important to know your rights and understand your legal options. Hire a construction accident lawyer for assistance as you pursue the compensation you deserve. Your attorney can investigate the crash, collect evidence to establish negligence, and represent you in settlement negotiations or court proceedings.
Contact Bleaman Law Firm, P.C., today to schedule a consultation. We’ll discuss your case, help you understand your rights, and get to work building your case.
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