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What to look for in a personal injury lawyer in Phoenix

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If you’ve been injured in an accident in Phoenix, you may be searching for a personal injury lawyer to help you get the compensation you deserve. But with so many attorneys to choose from, how do you know who to trust? Here are some key qualities to look for in a personal injury lawyer in Phoenix, and why Brad Johnson is a top-rated attorney who checks all the boxes.

  1. Experience: Look for a lawyer who has a proven track record of success in handling personal injury cases in Phoenix.

Brad Johnson has more than 30 years of experience as a personal injury lawyer in Phoenix. He has successfully represented clients in a wide range of cases, and he has recovered millions of dollars in compensation on their behalf.

  1. Communication skills: A good lawyer should be able to explain complex legal concepts in a way that’s easy to understand, and keep you informed throughout the legal process.

Brad Johnson is known for his clear and concise communication style. He takes the time to listen to his clients and explain legal concepts in a way that is easy for them to understand. Brad also keeps his clients informed every step of the way, so they always know what’s happening with their case.

  1. Resources: Find a lawyer with the resources to fully investigate your case, such as access to expert witnesses and other professionals.

Brad Johnson has a team of skilled professionals who work with him on each case, including investigators, medical experts, and accident reconstruction specialists. This allows him to fully investigate his clients’ cases and build a strong case for maximum compensation.

  1. Personal attention: You want a lawyer who will give your case individual attention and treat you like a priority, not just another case number.

Brad Johnson personally handles all cases from the initial intake to the resolution of a case.He also makes himself available to his clients and encourages them to reach out to him with any questions or concerns they may have

If you’ve been injured in Phoenix and need a top-rated personal injury lawyer, Brad Johnson is an experienced attorney with the communication skills, resources and personal attention.. Contact him today to schedule a consultation and find out how he can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Compensation for Burn Injuries at Work

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Workplace burn injuries can be particularly difficult to recover from. Workers may experience many different types of burns, including chemical, electrical, and thermal burns from dangerous conditions. This type of injury can have serious consequences. Severe burn injuries may require skin grafting and leave burn victims at risk of infection.

Because of the seriousness of these injuries, many burn injury victims are able to receive compensation from their employers.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits

In certain circumstances, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation from your employer.

In order to be eligible to file a claim, the injury must be significant enough that simple first aid is not enough to treat the burn – further medical attention is needed in order to qualify for benefits. Additionally, the injury must have occurred during the scope of your employment, even if it took place away from your normal place of work. It doesn’t matter if it was your fault, or how the burn occurred, you will still be eligible for benefits.

For example, if you receive a serious chemical burn while working offsite, you can still seek workers comp for your injuries, regardless of who or what caused the injury.

Not everyone is able to receive workers comp. Your eligibility will also depend on your employment status. Full-time and part-time workers are typically eligible for benefits, but independent contractors, freelancers, and many volunteers typically cannot file claims against their employers.

Types of Compensated Expenses

In your workers’ compensation claim, you can receive compensation for a number of different types of expenses.

Medical Expenses

Injured workers can have a significant number of medical expenses stemming from burns at work. This is especially true for electrical burns, which can cause serious internal tissue damage and often requires hospitalization.

If you are injured at work, you may be required to go to a doctor of your employer’s choice for your first diagnostic appointment. For future appointments and treatment, you may see a doctor of your choice.

However, not all medical treatments are covered. If the treatment is considered therapeutic, rather than necessary for medical improvement, it may not be covered by your claims. Many employers try to limit the amount of medical treatment paid through workers’ compensation, so you should be prepared to demonstrate the medical necessity of your treatments.

In order to maximize your compensation for medical expenses, you should keep all paperwork you receive from your physician, especially documentation related to your treatment plan. Keep track of all your medical bills, including prescription medication in order to demonstrate the expenses you incur as a result of your injury.

Lost Wages

Workers suffering from burn injuries may also be eligible to receive compensation for lost wages due to time spent out of work. Typically, injured employees receive approximately two-thirds of their monthly salary through workers’ comp claims. Additional payments may be available if you have dependents.

Suing Your Employer

Accepting workers’ compensation payments typically means that you aren’t able to sue your employer if you are hurt on the job.

Despite this limitation, there are certain situations where you may be able to seek further compensation. For example, if your workplace does not have proper insurance, you can pursue your employer in court for medical expenses and lost wages you would otherwise have been entitled to.

Additionally, if there was “willful misconduct” on behalf of your employer or a co-worker, you can initiate litigation against both parties. This type of conduct must be more than simple negligence. There are three common scenarios:

  • Your co-worker or employer deliberately violated a safety order or another law, and the violation caused your injury. This situation may arise if, by law, your employer is required to provide safety equipment that meets a certain standard, yet fails to do so. If you receive burns due to the lack of proper safety equipment, you might be successful in your lawsuit.
  • Your employer knew you faced serious injury and required you to proceed with the dangerous situation regardless of the probable consequences.
  • Your co-worker’s actions injuring you were deliberate, such as by deliberately spilling chemicals on your skin or playing a “joke” by rewiring electrical circuits to give you a shock.

If one of these situations occurred, you may be able to proceed with a civil lawsuit on top of your worker’s compensation claims.

This article does not provide legal advice or form an attorney-client relationship. If you received a burn injury while at work, contact our experienced personal injury attorneys to discuss your options with a free legal consultation. Our law firm is dedicated to ensuring that our clients receive the best service possible while recovering from their injuries.

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

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Enjoying the outdoors on a walk or walking for transportation in Arizona are among the benefits of living in a warm climate year-round. With distraction at the wheel now blamed for about 11 percent of all automobile accidents in Arizona—a statistic that is growing–pedestrians are at risk as often as fellow drivers. There are more than 50,000 pedestrian accidents per year in the USA, according to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority. Distraction is one of the causes of these pedestrian accidents, but there are many others.

It is true pedestrians have the responsibility to be as aware as drivers when walking in busy areas. Yet, negligence behind the wheel is the culprit in most pedestrian accidents.

These are among the most common driver causes of negligence behind the wheel:

  • Ignoring weather and traffic conditions
  • Speeding
  • Distracted driving such as talking on the phone or texting
  • Ignoring traffic signals or signs
  • Failing to alert others to your intentions such as signaling to turn
  • Failing to stop at crosswalks for pedestrians
  • DUI

Anytime a driver is behind the wheel and is not fully engaged in driving or in following the rules of the road, people are at risk. Whether the people around these kinds of drivers are walking, in a crowd, on a bicycle, or in a car, catastrophe is a potential threat. Pedestrians may be the most vulnerable of all since they are not protected by anything and have nothing to break the impact or to get away quickly. But what about the pedestrian’s responsibility to be aware and to use pedestrian caution. There are rules of the road for people walking too.

Guidelines for Pedestrian Caution

High-volume city areas have the highest incidence of pedestrian accidents for a few obvious reasons—more vehicles and more pedestrians. There is the idea that there is safety in numbers which leads to pedestrians who are also distracted and not mindful of their surroundings.

Here Are Some Other Potential Dangers Pedestrians May Create:

  • Failing to yield at “Walk” signs when crossing at an intersection
  • “Jaywalking” or failing to use marked crosswalks
  • Jumping in front of or walking into traffic without looking
  • Disrupting traffic flow by entering the road

If you walk frequently for recreation, exercise, or to get to work or school, there are some precautions you can take to lessen the chance of being involved in a pedestrian traffic accident, especially if you must be out early in the morning dawn or late at night. Wearing bright, reflective clothing or using reflective tape to be seen on a backpack, hat, or jacket to help drivers notice you. Another tool is to secure an inexpensive, blinking light from a bike shop and attach it to your hat or purse to increase visibility. Taking care to be aware of your surroundings while you walk can alleviate many of the potential dangers listed above.

If you are involved in a pedestrian accident, you can tamp future issues by following a few simple steps. First, remain calm and move to a safe area and out of traffic right away. Call the police and be part of the reporting process. Never leave the scene before help arrives and trade your contact information with any witnesses at the scene. Do not say anything to anyone at the scene about what you saw, did or didn’t do. If you were the pedestrian, the driver, or a passenger, being respectful, yet reserved in offering information is important. Often, pedestrians and drivers immediately begin blaming one another. Do not fall into this trap. Finally, contact a pedestrian injury attorney.

Call an Experienced Pedestrian Injury Lawyer

Pedestrian accidents range from minor scrapes with vehicles to tragic fatalities. If you have suffered an injury in a pedestrian accident, Brad Johnson Injury Law is your pedestrian injury firm. We can help you get what you need to heal and recover any damages you sustained from medical expenses to lost wages. You may also be eligible for compensation for the pain and suffering you endured because of the accident.

Call our firm today to learn how we can help you, without any out-of-pocket expense to you. As pedestrian accident attorneys, we know how to work with insurance companies, law enforcement, and your medical providers to help you get what you need to get back on your feet after a pedestrian accident.

Do I Have A Personal Injury Case?

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Before determining if you have a case, it’s important to understand what a personal injury is. In legal terms, personal injury describes an injury to the body, mind, or emotions. It does not include claims for property damages to items such as your home, car, or possessions.

Personal injury is typically the result of the negligence or carelessness of another person or entity. If someone sustains an injury from a car accident, dog bite, slip and fall, pedestrian accident, medical malpractice, or defective product and is not at fault, a personal injury claim may be filed to collect compensation.

Car Accident Injury

Car accidents are a very common type of personal injury case. If a person is injured in a car accident as a result of another driver’s negligence, the victim may be able to sue for damages. In addition to covering medical expenses, the injured driver may be entitled to compensation for vehicle damage, lost income, and possibly even emotional suffering.

Workplace Injury

Workplace injuries can be the subject of a personal injury case if the injury was sustained in the place of work and is directly related to working conditions. Even if your employer offers workers’ compensation insurance to help cover medical costs after an injury on the job, opening a legal case may be beneficial in situations of severe injury, as it may cover incalculable costs like pain and suffering.

Medical Malpractice Injury

Medical malpractice personal injury cases can be filed when there was negligence by a medical practitioner that resulted in injury or death. However, the victim has to prove that the injury resulted from some incorrect action or inaction by the medical professional.

Not sure if you have a personal injury case worth pursuing? If you are dealing with an injury because of someone else’s negligence, it might be a good idea to talk to an experienced injury attorney.

What Determines Slip and Fall Settlement Amounts?

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Slip and fall injuries can happen just about anywhere. A wet bathroom floor at the mall, an icy store sidewalk or a slick grocery store aisle where something has spilled. Maybe you’ve been injured in a similar scenario and are considering a slip and fall lawsuit. If so, it can be tough to decide whether you should pursue a case or not.

Your first question may be, “What are average slip and fall settlement amounts?” While each slip and fall case is unique, there are certain factors that go into deciding a settlement.

The first thing to consider is if you should settle out of court. It is the easiest and least expensive way to cover your damages, but you may not get as much as you deserve. If it is not possible to come to an agreement or aren’t sure if your offer is fair, it’s a good idea to look into retaining a reputable personal injury attorney.

It is not possible to determine how much your case will be worth upfront because a jury makes that final decision. Every slip and fall case and its jury are different and unique, so it’s not really possible to predict a range of compensatory damages. Slip and fall cases run the gamut. For example, a New Jersey man sued Perkins Restaurant when he slipped on ice and fell in the parking lot in 2007. In 2011, according to The New Jersey Herald, he was awarded $1.9 million for that injury. This was just one particular situation where the victim was very badly injured and had $250,000 in medical bills, but it shows these cases can sometimes be very serious and it’s best to speak with a lawyer right away.

Medical Bills

Your medical bills are a fairly objective starting point for your claim because they are easily calculated. So this is where any settlement would begin. It takes into consideration not only past medical bills, but current and future expenses (such as physical therapy) you are faced with as a result of your accident.

Pain and Suffering

This is a highly subjective area which makes it impossible to pin down to actual figures. It usually begins with the amount of your medical bills. From there, the jury may be asked to consider a wide variety of other elements. For example, if you were a competitive horseback rider prior to your accident and now you can no longer ride, you have lost more quality of life than a person who is more sedentary. This would be considered pain and suffering and impact your slip and fall settlement.

Lost Income (Past and Future)

If your injury caused you to miss work, those numbers are easy to calculate into your settlement. But what if your injury prevents you from returning to the same type of work? Then the jury needs to take into consideration the cost of new job training as well as any changes to your future income.

It really is impossible to even give a range of what slip and fall settlements might win. You must take into consideration how much your medical bills are, how much work you’ve lost and how the injury will impact your future quality of life, and then decide if your case is worth pursuing. Consulting a reputable personal injury attorney is an excellent way to find out if your case is something that should go to court.

Do I Need a Wrongful Death Attorney?

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What is “Wrongful Death”?

Wrongful death is when an individual loses his or her life because of the willful or negligent act of another. A wrongful death lawsuit describes a civil action in which damages are sought against a party for causing a death, typically when criminal action has failed or is not attempted.

Some common types of wrongful death cases include:

Are you trying to decide whether or not to sue or hire a wrongful death attorney?

If so, there are two preliminary questions to consider before speaking with a wrongful death lawyer:

1. Are you legally allowed to sue for wrongful death in the state of Arizona?

Each state lays out its own guidelines for who can and cannot sue in this type of case. In Arizona, you may file a wrongful death suit if you are:

  • The surviving spouse or a child of the decedent.
  • The parent of the deceased if he or she was a minor child.
  • You are the personal representative of the decedent’s estate, however, you may not sue for your own personal gain.

You can only sue for the benefit of the estate and/or surviving family members.

2. Did the defendant’s wrongful conduct create a natural, direct series of events that led to the injury?

According to wrongful death law, the acts of omission of the defendant must have been the proximate cause of the decedent’s injuries and death. For example, did the deceased have an accident in an employee vehicle that was not properly maintained? Or maybe the deceased was gravely injured in a fight with the defendant and those injuries led to his/her death. There are countless ways a wrongful death may have come about, but it’s important to determine whether or not the death was due to someone else’s negligence or willful act.

Contact Wrongful Death Attorney Today

Do you need to hire a wrongful death attorney? Attorney Brad Johnson covers methods to maximize your settlement value. Call us today at 602-598-5694 to discuss your legal options through a free consultation.

Are You the Type of Person Who Sues?

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This is a line I hear from many of our clients in the beginning stages of a claim. When you are injured in an accident, which was not your fault, you are entitled to make a claim (aka sue) against the third-party insurance company. The “third party insurance company” is the at-fault party’s insurance carrier. Most Brad Johnson Injury Law cases settle outside of the courtroom, directly with the third party insurance carrier. Never feel guilty for seeking the benefits to which you are entitled. Insurance benefits, whether auto or health, are called “benefits” for a reason. They are to protect you and provide assistance when an accident or injury occurs.

Our staff is here to serve you and will make the claim process extremely simple. At Brad Johnson Injury Law we are on a first-name basis; ‘Mr. Johnson’ here, just ‘Brad’. We like to make our clients feel at ease and know they can call us with any questions or concerns they may have without hesitation. We are people just like you and are here to help you through this process. Once you hire Brad Johnson Injury Law your only “job” is to be treated by your doctors until you are healed and let us handle the rest!