FAQ For Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
- Home / Personal Injury /
- FAQ For Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
July 7, 2017
Recovering from an injury caused by another’s negligence can be difficult for a victim and his or her loved ones.
Serious injuries often amount to large financial losses in the form of medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. For this reason, hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer in Phoenix may provide a valuable asset to most victims and their families.
The Phillips Law Group’s personal injury team has compiled this list of common questions about hiring a personal injury lawyer to help you determine if you need legal representation for your claim.
Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
There are many advantages and benefits to hiring a qualified personal injury attorney.
A personal injury lawyer will have a strong understanding of the legal system and has the experience needed to know if your claim entitles you to pursue compensation for your suffering and losses.
Unfortunately, many personal injury victims are unaware of their claim’s true value and will quickly accept a low initial offer from the at-fault party’s insurance company. A personal injury attorney will be able to accurately estimate how much your claim may be worth and work to help you receive maximum damages.
An attorney will also represent your claim so that it is protected from outside parties that may try to discredit your injury in an attempt to reduce your claim’s value or have it denied. This includes insurance adjusters who review your claim for an insurer.
An adjuster’s only concern is saving money for an insurer by weakening the validity of your claim. A personal injury attorney will know how to handle an insurance adjuster and can protect your claim by providing a legal barrier from unfair approaches used by an insurer.
Our experienced personal injury attorneys will construct a case on your behalf by:
- Gathering evidence to support your claim
- Handling communication with all insurers and attorneys involved
- Reviewing offers and negotiating settlements
- Deciding if your claim should proceed to trial
When Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you feel your claim needs legal representation, you should hire a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Ideally, this would be directly after the accident that caused your injury. However, if you require medical treatment or an extended hospital stay, you should contact an attorney as soon as you are physically able.
This will also provide you better understanding of the injuries you suffered and the possible value of your claim. During your free consultation with our attorneys, we will use the details of your injuries, expenses from medical treatment and other damages to calculate your claim’s value and determine its worth. This means that the more information you have readily available regarding your injury, the more accurate our evaluation of your claim will be.
Another reason for hiring an attorney as soon as possible is that you have a limited amount of time to file a claim. In Arizona, personal injury victims generally have two years to bring a legal action against the at-fault party, also known as the statute of limitations. Our attorneys are well aware of the various statutes of limitations for personal injury claims in Arizona, and will help ensure your claim is properly filed within the state’s timeframe.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire an Attorney?
At the Phillips Law Group, our personal injury attorneys understand the pain and hardships that victims and their families go through following a serious accident. That is why we provide all of our legal services on a contingency fee basis.
This means you do not have pay us upfront for representing your claim. By working on a contingency fees, our attorneys provide their services for no upfront charges. The only time you have to pay us is if we reach a fair outcome for your claim.
Contact Our Lawyers Today
The Phillips Law Group’s team of accomplished personal injury lawyers are ready to help you with your claim today.
We are experienced in representing victims injured in a variety of accidents caused by another’s negligence and will work to recover the compensation you deserve.
Do not hesitate to contact us for a free, no obligation consultation regarding your claim. We will review the circumstances surrounding your injury and determine if you have a case that entitles compensation.
Call 1-800-706-3000 to schedule a consultation with our personal injury lawyers.
Free Case Evaluation
By submitting your contact information, you agree that we may contact you by telephone (including text) and email in accordance with our Terms and Privacy Policy

Your message has been sent
Thank you for your message, we will get back to you soon.
-
Jasmine Delgado is an amazing paralegal. She was patient, kind and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend Phillips law group
-
Great experience! Took care of pretty much everything, and I always felt like I want in good hands. Caroline Fa. was also a great help with everything. She always returned my calls and I never felt unheard. Even after my case she would still help me with my insurance documents.
-
I have been with Phillips Law Group for a little over a year and I have learned what teamwork and family in a workplace looks like. There is always someone around to lend a helping hand, which is something I appreciate and cherish. I feel a sense of joy coming to work every day because of my co-workers as well as being able to help people in what can be a scary and stressful situation. I currently work as a Litigation Legal Assistant with an amazing team. When I started here, I was not very knowledgeable in personal injury. I was lucky to have been placed with an amazing team who was willing to take time to teach and pass on some great skills that have been a huge aid in helping me be successful in my position. I would recommend working here at Phillips Law Group, because they care about their employees and there is so much room for growth.
-
I didn’t know anything about the area, and Phillips Law Group just took care of everything. They helped made sure I knew where I was going, made sure I didn’t have to worry. They literally just took care of me.
-
Jasmine helped me so so much I want to thank her ! And also Aaron , i was always scared after an accident , knowing I would have to deal with lawyers but not here . Luckily I’ve only been in 3 accidents but this time it was fast and easy . And i received all the treatments I needed to help me recover ! Thank you Jasmine and Aaron!
-
PLG is the best! Highly recommend. Love that they do so much to help the community.
-
I’ve been working at Phillips Law Group for nearly four years and I can confidently say this is the best personal injury firm in Arizona to work for. The firm is the best for numerous reasons but to start, Phillips Law Group gives employees opportunities for promotions and growth. I started working within the settlement department, moved to a paralegal assistant and grew to be a pre-litigation paralegal with my own case load. Each attorney I have worked for is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to talk to. Secondly, I love how Phillips Law shows appreciation for employees. They host Friday Zoom Huddles giving out PTO, goodie bags, special shout outs, bonuses and gift cards. They also host extravagant holiday parties and fun contests during the Holidays! Lastly, the firm cares about giving back to the community, which is a trait I value as well. It’s rewarding to see a fast paced firm taking time out of their busy day to pay it forward. I would highly recommend working at Phillips Law Group!
-
A friend of mine recommended Phillips Law and I’m so grateful, because they were so wonderful, so down to earth, so professional. I felt like they were family.
-
-
Liz Gonzales was great!!!!