Gilbert Car Accident Lawyer

Hurt in a crash at a Gilbert Road signal or on a neighborhood street near a school? A Gilbert car accident lawyer at Kent Law can take the fight to the insurance company while you heal. We represent people injured in Gilbert from our Phoenix office in Ahwatukee. For every type of injury case we handle in town, see our Gilbert personal injury page. For more on car claims across the Valley, visit our car accident lawyer page. The other driver's insurer already has adjusters working to pay you as little as possible. Call (480) 359-KENT today. Free case review. No fee unless we win.

What to do after a car accident in Gilbert

What you do in the first hours after a crash can shape your whole claim. Follow these steps if you can.

1. Call 911. Report the crash and any injuries. If you can move safely, get out of traffic.
2. Get medical care the same day. Go to an ER, urgent care, or your doctor, even if you feel fine. Some injuries, like whiplash and concussions, show up hours later. A same-day visit also links your injuries to the crash.
3. Take photos. Photograph both cars, the plates, the damage, skid marks, debris, traffic signals, street signs, and your injuries. At a big intersection like Warner Road and Higley Road, capture the lights and lane markings.
4. Get the other driver's information. Get their name, phone number, driver's license, plate, insurance company, and policy number. A photo of their insurance card works.
5. Talk to witnesses. Get names and phone numbers. People who stopped to help often saw the whole crash.
6. Look for cameras. Businesses along the arterials and near SanTan Village may have video. So may doorbell cameras on neighborhood streets. Write down where you see them and tell us. Footage doesn't last forever.
7. Get the report number. The Gilbert Police Department usually investigates crashes on town streets. Arizona DPS usually handles crashes on state highways and freeways, like Loop 202 and US 60. Ask the officer for the report number before you leave. Gilbert Police sell most crash reports online through LexisNexis BuyCrash, and you'll need that number and the crash date.
8. Notify your own insurer. Tell your insurance company about the crash. Your policy may require you to cooperate with them.
9. Call us before any recorded statement. Call Kent Law at (480) 359-KENT before you give a recorded statement to any insurer, including your own. The other driver's adjuster works to pay as little as possible, and your own words can be used to cut your claim.

Car crashes in Gilbert by the numbers

In 2024, the Arizona Department of Transportation counted 2,914 crashes in Gilbert. Of those, 21 were fatal crashes and 695 were injury crashes. Those crashes killed 22 people and injured 951 (ADOT, 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5, p. 13).

Gilbert is in Maricopa County, which had 72.74% of all Arizona crashes and 50.13% of fatal crashes in 2024 (ADOT, 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, p. 13).

Statewide, rear-end crashes were the most common type of multi-vehicle crash: 38,654 crashes, or 37.51%. That included 12,221 injury crashes, 38.35% of all multi-vehicle injury crashes. Arizona also had 16,866 left-turn crashes, 127 of them fatal, and 18,182 angle crashes (ADOT, 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 3-1, p. 18).

Those crash types are part of daily driving in Gilbert. Traffic runs on a grid of busy arterials: Gilbert Road, Val Vista Drive, Higley Road, Lindsay Road, Warner Road, Ray Road, and Williams Field Road. Loop 202 (the Santan Freeway) and US 60 carry drivers in and out of town. Most of the crash cases we handle happen on city streets and at intersections, not on freeways.

Arizona laws that affect your Gilbert car accident claim

Pure comparative fault

Arizona uses pure comparative fault. If you were partly to blame, your damages are reduced by your share of the fault. In most cases, you are not shut out (A.R.S. § 12-2505). If you were 20% at fault, your damages are reduced by 20%. Insurers know this rule. They often try to shift blame onto you to shrink what they pay. We push back with evidence. There are exceptions, such as A.R.S. § 12-711 for some alcohol- or drug-related situations, so talk to us about your facts.

Minimum insurance limits

Arizona's minimum liability limits (A.R.S. § 28-4009) are $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $15,000 for property damage. A serious injury can go far past $25,000 in medical bills and lost wages. When the at-fault driver carries only the minimum, other coverage matters.

UM and UIM coverage

Arizona insurers must offer uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in writing. Drivers can decline it (A.R.S. § 20-259.01). That choice matters. The Insurance Research Council estimated 10.6% of Arizona drivers were uninsured in 2023 (via the Insurance Information Institute). If you bought UM or UIM coverage, your own policy may help when the other driver has no insurance or not enough. Your own insurer may still try to pay as little as possible. Learn more about uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.

Filing deadlines

Most Arizona injury lawsuits must generally be filed within 2 years (A.R.S. § 12-542). Claims against a government move faster. If a public entity or public employee caused your crash, a notice of claim is generally required within 180 days (A.R.S. § 12-821.01). The lawsuit itself must generally be filed within 1 year (A.R.S. § 12-821). Say a Town of Gilbert truck, or a town employee driving on the job, runs a red light on Ray Road and hits you. Your notice of claim would generally be due within 180 days, and your lawsuit within 1 year. Don't wait to call.

Common car crash cases in Gilbert

Here are common ways drivers and passengers get hurt in Gilbert.

Rear-end crashes at signals

Long signal lines on Gilbert Road and Val Vista Drive mean sudden stops. A distracted driver looks down and slams into the car ahead. Even a low-speed hit can injure your neck and back. Insurers like to call these crashes "minor." We don't accept that label. Read more about rear-end collisions.

Left turns at arterial intersections

Turning left across several lanes at intersections like Warner and Lindsay or Ray and Higley takes patience. When a turning driver misjudges the gap, or an oncoming driver speeds through a yellow light, the crash is violent. Fault is often disputed, so video and witness accounts matter.

Angle crashes and red lights

Angle crashes, often called T-bone crashes, hit the side of your car where there is little protection. Many happen when someone runs a red light at a busy intersection. Signal timing, camera footage, and damage patterns help show who had the light.

School zones, neighborhoods, and shopping areas

School-zone traffic brings parents, buses, kids on bikes, and drivers in a hurry. On residential streets, cars back out of driveways and roll through stop signs. The Heritage District and SanTan Village add parking-lot traffic and drivers hunting for spots.

Freeway merges on Loop 202 and US 60

Merging onto Loop 202 or US 60 at speed leaves little room for error. A driver who changes lanes without looking can push you into another car. Arizona DPS usually investigates these crashes, not Gilbert Police.

Hit-and-run crashes

Arizona had 16,136 hit-and-run crashes in 2024. They killed 86 people and injured 4,202 (ADOT, 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 5-3, p. 28). If the driver who hit you fled, your own UM coverage may come into play. Learn more about hit-and-run accidents.

Evidence and damages

Evidence we gather

We start building proof right away:

• The police report
• Scene and vehicle photos
• Vehicle damage
• Witness statements
• Traffic, business, and doorbell video
• Your medical records and bills
• Vehicle data, when available
• Crash reconstruction experts and other expert witnesses, when your case needs them

Damages you may be able to recover

Depending on your case, damages can include:

• Medical bills
• Future medical care
• Lost wages
• Lost earning capacity if your injuries limit your work
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage to your vehicle

We document every category so nothing gets left on the table.

How we handle Gilbert car accident cases

Kent Law focuses on personal injury, and most of our cases are motor vehicle collisions. We move from day one and put pressure on the insurer from the start.

We have handled thousands of injury cases, and we recover millions of dollars for injured clients every year. We handle negotiated settlements, mediation, arbitration and trial. We take on denied and stalled claims, including cases already at the litigation stage. Some insurance adjusters and defense attorneys have hired Kent Law for their own injury cases. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Jonathan Henry, our Managing Attorney, brings extensive trial experience. Adam C. Kent started his career as a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, has practiced in Arizona since 2006, and founded Kent Law in 2011. Attorney Andrew Shaver rounds out our team.

Gilbert car accident cases are usually filed in Maricopa County Superior Court. We fight for every penny of compensation you deserve, and we don't back down.

We usually meet at our office. If you can't get here, we can come to you at the hospital or at home, or meet by phone or video.

What it costs

We handle car accident cases on a contingency fee. No fee unless we win. Your case review is free, and we explain the written fee agreement before you sign.

Talk with a Gilbert car accident lawyer

The insurance company is already building its side. Start building yours. Call Kent Law at (480) 359-KENT to talk about your Gilbert car accident. Free case review. No fee unless we win. See all the cities we serve.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different.