When an injury turns your life upside down, you need someone who knows how to fight back. With 17+ years of Arizona legal experience, Gordi Mikalacki helps injury victims take on insurance companies and pursue the full compensation they deserve.
- 17+ Years of Arizona Legal Experience
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- No Fees Unless We Win Your Case
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— Steve V.
★★★★★ “Gordana was incredibly responsive and informative! You can tell that this law team cares about their existing and prospective clients. The top characteristics you should be looking for in a law team are timeliness, clear communication, and genuine dedication. This team delivers on all three. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing guidance or representation.”
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An Injury Can Change Your Life in Seconds. What Happens Next Matters.
The accident may be over, but its consequences can follow you for months or even years. Medical treatment, missed work, physical limitations, and uncertainty about the future can quickly become overwhelming, especially when an insurance company is already asking questions.
That’s Where Gordi Comes In.
Gordi Mikalacki has spent more than 17 years working within Arizona’s legal system. Today, she puts that experience to work helping injured people throughout Phoenix and Maricopa County pursue accountability and compensation after preventable injuries.
At Elmm Law Group, we take care of the legal process while keeping you informed and involved in the decisions that matter. You’ll know who’s fighting for you, and you’ll have an attorney who knows your case.
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Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Phoenix
Personal injury can take many forms, but every case starts with the same question: Did someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing cause you harm? Elmm Law Group represents injured people and families across Phoenix in a wide range of serious injury claims.
Car Accidents
Injured by a negligent, distracted, speeding, or impaired driver? We help crash victims pursue compensation for their injuries and losses.
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Truck Accidents
Commercial vehicle claims can involve multiple companies and complex evidence. We investigate the crash and identify every potentially responsible party.
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Motorcycle Accidents
We represent injured riders and fight attempts by insurers to unfairly blame motorcyclists for crashes they didn’t cause.
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Pedestrian Accidents
We help pedestrians seriously injured by negligent drivers pursue compensation for medical care, lost income, and other damages.
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Bicycle Accidents
When drivers fail to safely share the road, cyclists can pay the price. We represent riders injured in preventable collisions.
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Slip & Fall Accidents
Unsafe property conditions can lead to serious injuries. We help victims determine whether a property owner may be legally responsible.
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Dog Bites
We represent adults and children injured in dog attacks, including claims involving serious wounds, scarring, and emotional trauma.
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Child Injuries
When negligence harms a child, we help families pursue accountability while considering the child’s potential long-term needs.
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Catastrophic Injuries
Life-changing injuries require a long-term view of medical care, earning capacity, independence, and quality of life.
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Nursing Home Abuse
We help families take action when abuse or neglect harms a loved one entrusted to a nursing home or care facility.
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Product Liability
If a defective or dangerous product caused your injury, the manufacturer, distributor, or another company may be responsible.
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Wrongful Death
We help families seek justice and compensation when negligence or wrongful conduct takes the life of someone they love.
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Get Your Free Consultation - Available 24/7Why Get Gordi?
Because the lawyer you choose matters.
When you’re injured, you don’t need another person telling you to wait for a callback. You need someone who listens, explains what’s happening, and knows how to protect you when an insurance company starts looking for ways to reduce your claim.
That’s the kind of practice Gordi Mikalacki built.
With more than 17 years of experience in Arizona law, including experience as an Assistant Attorney General, Gordi brings a seasoned legal perspective to every case. But Elmm Law Group remains intentionally personal: you’ll know your attorney, your attorney will know your case, and you’ll never be treated like another file in a stack.
We handle the investigation, insurance companies, negotiations, and legal deadlines while you concentrate on what matters most: getting your life back on track.
And because we work on contingency, you don’t pay us an attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
What Can a Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer Do for You?
After a serious injury, you should be focused on your recovery, not tracking down records, arguing with insurance adjusters, or trying to determine what your claim is actually worth.
A personal injury lawyer can take the legal burden off your shoulders while protecting your claim from mistakes that could cost you later. At Elmm Law Group, we can:
- Investigate what happened and gather evidence before it disappears.
- Identify who may be responsible, including parties you may not initially realize played a role.
- Handle the insurance companies so you aren’t pressured into saying or signing something that could hurt your claim.
- Document the full extent of your losses, including medical expenses, lost income, future care, and the ways your injuries have affected your life.
- Negotiate for a fair settlement based on what your case is actually worth, not simply what the insurer first offers.
- Take your case to court when necessary if the responsible party or insurer refuses to offer a fair resolution.
From the first phone call through the final resolution, our job is to protect your claim while you focus on moving forward.
Your Claim Is About More Than Medical Bills
The cost of a serious injury isn’t always visible on an invoice.
There’s the emergency room bill, but there may also be months of physical therapy. There’s the paycheck you missed, but there may also be a career you can no longer pursue in the same way. And there are losses that don’t come with receipts at all, such as chronic pain or being unable to do the things you once enjoyed.
A Phoenix personal injury claim may seek compensation for:
The Financial Cost
Medical expenses, future treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, and other injury-related expenses.
The Personal Cost
Physical pain, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life.
The Long-Term Cost
Future medical needs and financial losses that may continue for months, years, or, in catastrophic cases, a lifetime.
Every case is different. Our job is to make sure the conversation about compensation reflects the full impact of your injury, not just its most obvious costs.
Find Out What Your Case May Be Worth - Free ConsultationHow Does a Personal Injury Claim Work in Arizona?
Every personal injury case is different, but most claims move through several common stages. At Elmm Law Group, we guide you through each one and keep you informed about what’s happening with your case.
- We Investigate What Happened
We gather available evidence, review reports and records, speak with witnesses when appropriate, and identify the people or companies that may be responsible for your injuries. - Your Injuries and Treatment Are Documented
Understanding the full extent of your injuries takes time. We collect medical records and other documentation to establish your treatment, recovery, and potential future needs. - We Calculate Your Damages
We evaluate the financial and personal impact of the injury, including medical expenses, lost income, future losses, pain and suffering, and other damages that may apply. - We Pursue the Claim
Once the case is sufficiently developed, we present the claim to the responsible party or insurer and negotiate for a fair resolution. - We File a Lawsuit When Necessary
Many claims settle without going to trial. If the other side refuses to offer a fair resolution, filing a lawsuit may be necessary to continue pursuing the compensation you deserve. - Your Case Is Resolved
A case may ultimately resolve through settlement or, when necessary, a verdict at trial.
You don’t have to navigate any of these steps alone. We handle the legal process while keeping you informed about the decisions that affect your case.
3 Things to Know About Personal Injury Claims in Arizona
Arizona law gives injured people important rights, but it also places deadlines and other rules on personal injury claims. Three are especially important.
- The Clock May Already Be Running
Most Arizona personal injury lawsuits are subject to a two-year statute of limitations under A.R.S. § 12-542. Some claims have significantly shorter requirements, particularly those involving public entities, where a notice of claim may be required within 180 days. - You Can Still Have a Claim If You Share Some Fault
Arizona uses a pure comparative-fault system. If you were partly responsible for your injury, that doesn’t necessarily prevent you from recovering compensation. Instead, your recovery can be reduced according to your share of responsibility. - Arizona Doesn’t Generally Cap Compensation for Personal Injuries
Arizona’s Constitution prohibits statutory limits on damages recovered for causing injury or death. The amount that may actually be recovered still depends on the damages you can establish, liability, available insurance or assets, and the facts of your case.
These rules can become more complicated when applied to a real claim.
The sooner an attorney understands what happened, the sooner they can identify the deadlines and legal issues that may affect your case.
Find Out What Your Case May Be Worth - Free ConsultationProtect Yourself After a Serious Injury
The days following an injury can be confusing. While every case is different, a few simple decisions can help protect your health and preserve important evidence.
What You Should Do
- Seek appropriate medical attention and follow your providers’ treatment recommendations.
- Document what happened with photos, video, reports, receipts, and other records when possible.
- Save witness information and any communications related to the incident.
- Keep track of your losses, including missed work, medical expenses, and other injury-related costs.
- Talk with an attorney if you have questions about liability, insurance, deadlines, or compensation.
What You Should Avoid
- Don’t rush into a settlement before you understand the extent of your injuries and potential future needs.
Don’t sign documents you don’t fully understand. - Don’t speculate about fault when speaking with insurers or other parties.
Don’t post details about your accident, injuries, or recovery publicly on social media. - Don’t assume you don’t have a case simply because someone says you were partly responsible.
When in doubt, protect your health, preserve the evidence, and get answers before making decisions you can’t undo.
Serious Accidents Are a Reality in Phoenix
Personal injury law may be governed at the state level, but personal injury cases happen locally.
A collision on I-10 can raise different issues than a pedestrian crash in Downtown Phoenix. A fall inside a local business requires different evidence than a dog attack in a residential neighborhood. And when a claim involves a city vehicle or public property, different procedural requirements may come into play.
Elmm Law Group represents injured people throughout Phoenix and Maricopa County, including cases arising on and around:
- I-10 and I-17
- Loop 101 and Loop 202
- SR-51
- Major Phoenix arterial roads and intersections
- Businesses and commercial properties
- Residential properties and neighborhoods
Questions We Hear From Phoenix Injury Victims
I’m not sure I have a case. Should I still call?
Yes. You don’t need to know whether you have a valid legal claim before speaking with a lawyer; that’s one of the reasons consultations exist. Tell us what happened, and we can help you understand whether someone may be legally responsible and what options may be available.
Is it too early to call a personal injury lawyer?
You don’t need to wait until treatment is finished or the insurance company makes an offer. In some cases, getting an attorney involved early can help preserve evidence and avoid mistakes during the claims process.
What if the insurance company already offered me money?
You can have an attorney review your situation before accepting an offer or signing a release. An early settlement may come before the full extent of your injuries, future treatment, or lost income is known.
What if I was partly responsible for what happened?
You may still have a claim. Arizona’s pure comparative-fault rule generally allows an injured person to recover even when they share some responsibility, although compensation can be reduced according to their percentage of fault.
Do I have to go to court?
Not necessarily. Many claims settle without a trial. Whether litigation becomes necessary depends on the evidence, the positions taken by the parties, and whether a fair resolution can be reached.
How much will it cost to talk to Gordi?
Your initial personal injury consultation with Elmm Law Group is free. If we take your case on contingency, you don’t pay attorney fees upfront, and an attorney fee is collected only if compensation is recovered for you.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Don’t worry if you don’t have everything. If available, helpful information can include photographs, accident or incident reports, insurance information, medical records or bills, witness information, and communications you’ve received from an insurer.
What happens if Elmm Law Group takes my case?
We explain the next steps, begin investigating the claim, handle appropriate communications with the insurance companies, gather supporting evidence and documentation, evaluate your damages, and pursue the claim while keeping you informed.
Ready to Get Gordi on Your Side?
You don’t need to know the law. You don’t need to have every document ready. And you don’t need to be certain that you have a case.
Start by telling us what happened.
Gordi and the Elmm Law Group team will listen, answer your questions, and help you understand what options may be available. There’s no cost to discuss your personal injury case, and you won’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
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