Frequently Asked Questions

Tyler Injury Law handles personal injury matters on a contingency-fee basis when the firm accepts the case. That generally means no attorney’s fee is owed unless compensation is recovered. Contact Tyler Injury Law to learn more about our contingency fee claim costs.

There is no honest universal calculator for a personal injury claim. Value depends on liability, available insurance, the nature and permanence of the injuries, medical treatment, future care, lost income, scarring, disability, credibility, comparative fault, and how the injuries changed the client’s life.

The timeline depends on medical recovery, the complexity of liability, insurance coverage, the number of parties, and whether litigation is necessary. Some claims resolve after treatment and negotiation. Others require filing a lawsuit, discovery, expert testimony, mediation, or trial.

Arizona generally follows comparative-fault principles. A person may still pursue compensation even when another party alleges partial fault, but any recovery may be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to the injured person.

Protect your health first. Obtain appropriate medical care, report the incident, photograph the scene and injuries when possible, identify witnesses, preserve damaged property, avoid posting about the claim on social media, keep all bills and records, and do not sign a release before understanding the consequences.

After a settlement is authorized, the client generally signs a release and the insurer issues payment to the firm’s client trust account. The firm confirms the funds have cleared, resolves applicable medical bills or liens, deducts the agreed attorney’s fee and case costs, provides a written settlement statement, and distributes the client’s net recovery.

Many personal injury claims resolve without a trial. A lawsuit may still be necessary when liability is disputed, the insurer undervalues the damages, coverage issues exist, or a deadline must be protected.

A denial is not always the final word. The next steps may include reviewing the policy and denial letter, gathering additional evidence, correcting factual errors, presenting legal authority, pursuing another responsible party or coverage source, or filing suit when appropriate.