Last updated: 17 May 2026

Hurt in a crash in Phoenix? Talk to Garrick, not a case manager.

If you were injured in a Phoenix car accident, you need clear answers fast. Medical bills start coming in. The insurance company starts calling. Your car may be gone, your body may hurt, and nobody seems to be giving you a straight answer.

Garrick McFadden is a Phoenix car accident lawyer and the founder of GAMESQ, PLC. The firm is located in Maryvale at 2330 N. 75th Ave., Suite 211, Phoenix, AZ 85035, and represents injured people across Phoenix, West Phoenix, Maryvale, Glendale, Avondale, Tolleson, Laveen, Goodyear, Peoria, and the rest of Arizona.

When you call GAMESQ, you are not calling a settlement mill. You are calling a small Arizona personal injury firm led by an AV-rated attorney, a former insurance company lawyer, and a trial lawyer who personally works on the cases the firm accepts.

Call (623) 233-4416 now for a free consultation.

You pay no attorney fee unless GAMESQ recovers money for you.

Short answer

Garrick McFadden of GAMESQ, PLC is a Phoenix car accident lawyer located in Maryvale/West Phoenix. He helps Arizona crash victims deal with insurance companies, medical treatment issues, evidence, settlement negotiations, lawsuits, arbitration, and trial when necessary.

Why people hire GAMESQ after a Phoenix car accident

You talk to the lawyer

At many injury firms, the person you meet at intake is not the person who works the case. You may get passed to a case manager, then another case manager, then a negotiator you have never met.

GAMESQ is different. Garrick McFadden accepts a limited number of cases so clients can get direct attorney attention. That matters when the insurance company starts questioning your injuries, blaming you for the crash, or pressuring you to settle too soon.

Garrick knows how insurance companies think

Before founding GAMESQ, Garrick worked as an in-house attorney for Progressive. That background helps him understand how insurance companies evaluate claims, look for weaknesses, delay payments, and try to reduce the value of an injury case.

That does not mean every case becomes a war. It means your lawyer should know the playbook before the insurance adjuster starts running it.

GAMESQ is not a settlement mill

A settlement mill signs as many cases as possible, moves them through a system, and pushes quick settlements. That may be profitable for the firm, but it is not always good for the client.

GAMESQ takes the opposite approach. The firm focuses on careful case selection, strong documentation, smart negotiation, and litigation when that is what the case needs.

The firm is rooted in West Phoenix

GAMESQ is based in Maryvale, in West Phoenix. That matters for people injured on I-10, Loop 101, 75th Avenue, Indian School Road, McDowell Road, Camelback Road, Thomas Road, and the streets that connect Phoenix to Glendale, Avondale, Tolleson, and Goodyear. For neighborhood-specific help, see our Maryvale car accident lawyer page.

If your crash happened in Phoenix or the West Valley, GAMESQ understands the local roads, local courts, local medical issues, and local insurance patterns that can affect your claim.

What to do after a car accident in Phoenix

Get medical care

If you are hurt, get checked out. Do not wait because you think the pain will go away. Some injuries become clearer over the next few days, especially neck, back, shoulder, knee, concussion, and traumatic brain injury symptoms.

Use health insurance if you have it. If you have AHCCCS, Medicare, private insurance, or another health plan, tell your lawyer before signing any medical lien paperwork. Medical liens can affect what you take home from a settlement.

Report the crash

If police respond and investigate a crash involving injury, death, property damage over $2,000, or a citation, Arizona law requires a written accident report under A.R.S. § 28-667 (Arizona Legislature). That report can become an important part of your injury claim because it may identify drivers, witnesses, insurance, location, citations, and the officer’s account of what happened (Arizona Legislature).

Do not give a recorded statement without legal advice

The other driver’s insurance company may ask for a recorded statement. The adjuster may sound polite, but their job is not to protect your claim. Their job is to protect the insurance company’s money.

Before you give a recorded statement, talk to a Phoenix car accident lawyer. A small mistake in wording can create a big fight later.

Save evidence

Photos, videos, dashcam footage, witness names, medical records, repair estimates, rideshare receipts, lost wage documents, and text messages can all matter. Save everything. Do not delete social media posts, but do not post about the crash, your injuries, or your activities after the wreck.

Call a lawyer before the insurance company controls the story

The earlier a lawyer gets involved, the easier it is to preserve evidence and stop the insurance company from framing the claim against you. That is especially true in hit-and-run, uninsured motorist, commercial vehicle, rideshare, motorcycle, pedestrian, and serious injury cases.

How GAMESQ handles a Phoenix car accident case

Free consultation

The first step is a free consultation. Garrick wants to know what happened, where the crash occurred, what medical care you have received, what insurance is involved, and what problems you are dealing with right now.

You do not need to know the law before calling. You just need to tell the truth about what happened and what has changed in your life since the crash.

Investigation

GAMESQ looks for the facts that prove fault and damages. That can include the police report, photos, videos, witness statements, crash location, vehicle damage, insurance coverage, medical records, and the other driver’s conduct.

In stronger cases, the investigation may also include accident reconstruction, expert review, black box data, commercial vehicle records, rideshare trip data, or prior safety violations.

Medical documentation

Insurance companies do not pay for pain just because you say you hurt. They look for documentation. That means treatment records, imaging, specialist opinions, work restrictions, future care recommendations, and a clear explanation of how the crash changed your life.

GAMESQ helps clients understand the medical proof needed to support a claim. The goal is not to over-treat. The goal is to document the real injury clearly and honestly.

Insurance negotiation

Once the injury picture is clear, GAMESQ prepares the claim for negotiation. That usually means sending a demand package that explains liability, injuries, treatment, medical bills, wage loss, pain and suffering, and future damages.

Garrick’s insurance-defense background matters here. He understands how insurance companies evaluate claims and where they try to discount them.

Lawsuit when necessary

Some cases settle. Some cases do not. If the insurance company will not offer fair value, a lawsuit may be necessary.

In Arizona, personal injury claims generally must be filed within two years after the claim accrues under A.R.S. § 12-542 (Arizona Legislature). Do not wait until the deadline is close. Waiting can make evidence harder to find and gives the insurance company more leverage.

Arizona car accident law basics

Arizona uses comparative negligence

Arizona law allows a claimant’s damages to be reduced in proportion to the claimant’s percentage of fault under A.R.S. § 12-2505 (Arizona Legislature). In plain English, the insurance company may argue that you were partly responsible for the crash, and that argument can reduce the amount you recover (Arizona Legislature).

That is why early evidence matters. Photos, witness statements, camera footage, vehicle damage, and the accident report can all help fight an unfair blame-shifting argument.

You may have UM or UIM coverage

If the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough insurance, your own policy may matter. Arizona law requires insurers to offer uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage in writing under A.R.S. § 20-259.01 (Arizona Legislature). UM coverage can apply when the at-fault driver has no insurance, and UIM coverage can apply when your damages exceed the at-fault driver’s liability limits (Arizona Legislature).

Do not assume there is no recovery just because the other driver was uninsured or underinsured. Have a lawyer review every available policy.

Arizona crashes are serious and common

The Arizona Department of Transportation reported 121,107 total motor vehicle crashes in Arizona in 2024, including 37,376 injury crashes, 1,117 fatal crashes, 54,426 people injured, and 1,228 people killed (ADOT 2024 Motor Vehicle Crash Facts). Those numbers are not abstract if you are the person who cannot work, cannot sleep, cannot drive, or cannot get the insurance company to listen after a Phoenix crash.

Types of Phoenix car accident cases GAMESQ handles

Rear-end crashes

Rear-end crashes often happen on freeways, at red lights, and in stop-and-go traffic. Insurance companies may call them “minor impact” cases even when the injured person has real neck, back, shoulder, concussion, or nerve symptoms.

Intersection crashes

Phoenix intersection crashes often involve red-light violations, left turns, speeding, distracted driving, or failure to yield. These cases can turn on witness statements, traffic-light timing, dashcam video, vehicle damage, and the police report.

Hit-and-run crashes

Hit-and-run cases require fast action. You may need police follow-up, witness canvassing, camera footage, and a review of your own uninsured motorist coverage.

Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims

If the other driver has no insurance or too little insurance, your own policy may be the most important source of recovery. GAMESQ reviews liability coverage, UM, UIM, medical payments coverage, and possible household policies.

Uber and Lyft crashes

Rideshare crashes can involve multiple insurance policies depending on whether the driver was offline, waiting for a ride, on the way to pick up a passenger, or carrying a passenger. Do not assume the app company’s insurance automatically applies.

Truck and commercial vehicle crashes

Truck and commercial vehicle cases may involve the driver, employer, vehicle owner, maintenance company, broker, shipper, or other parties. These cases often require early evidence preservation letters and deeper investigation.

Pedestrian and bicycle crashes

Pedestrian and bicycle crashes often cause serious injuries. The insurance company may try to blame the injured person for not seeing the vehicle, crossing in the wrong place, or moving too fast. Evidence matters early.

Motorcycle crashes

Motorcycle riders often face unfair bias. The insurance company may assume the rider was speeding or reckless before it has the facts. GAMESQ focuses on evidence, not stereotypes.

What compensation can include

Every case is different, but a Phoenix car accident claim may include:

• Past medical bills.
• Future medical care.
• Lost wages.
• Loss of earning capacity.
• Pain and suffering.
• Loss of enjoyment of life.
• Scarring or disfigurement.
• Permanent injury.
• Out-of-pocket expenses.
• Property damage.
• Wrongful death damages when a crash causes death.

The value of a case depends on liability, insurance coverage, injury severity, medical proof, credibility, future care, wage loss, and how the crash changed your daily life.

Why timing matters

Waiting can hurt a car accident case. Camera footage can disappear. Witnesses can move. Vehicles can be repaired or destroyed. Skid marks fade. Memories change. Medical gaps create arguments for the insurance company.

Arizona’s general personal injury deadline is two years under A.R.S. § 12-542, but some cases have shorter deadlines, especially claims involving public entities or public employees (Arizona Legislature). If your crash involved a city, county, state vehicle, public bus, government employee, road defect, or public entity, call a lawyer immediately.

Why choose Garrick McFadden

AV-rated

Garrick McFadden is AV-rated, a distinction tied to legal ability and ethical standards. For a person choosing a lawyer after a serious crash, credentials matter because the insurance company is evaluating not only your injuries, but also the lawyer who may take the case to litigation.

Former insurance company lawyer

Garrick’s prior work for Progressive gives him insight into how insurance companies evaluate risk, document claims, and defend injury cases. That experience helps GAMESQ prepare claims with the insurance company’s likely arguments in mind.

Black-owned Phoenix personal injury firm

GAMESQ is a Black-owned Arizona personal injury law firm. The firm represents people from every background, but its identity matters because clients deserve lawyers who understand both the legal system and the communities they serve.

Limited caseload

GAMESQ does not try to sign every case. The firm accepts a limited number of cases so it can focus on the clients it represents.

Trial-ready mindset

Most car accident cases settle, but settlement value depends in part on whether the insurance company believes your lawyer can litigate. A case should be prepared from the beginning as if it may need to be proven.

Phoenix, Maryvale, and West Valley service area

GAMESQ represents car accident victims across:

• Phoenix.
• Maryvale.
• West Phoenix.
• Glendale.
• Avondale.
• Tolleson.
• Laveen.
• Goodyear.
• Peoria.
• Surprise.
• Tempe.
• Mesa.
• Chandler.
• Scottsdale.
• Maricopa County.
• Pinal County.
• Pima County.
• All Arizona counties when the right case fits.

The office is located at:

GAMESQ, PLC
2330 N. 75th Ave., Suite 211
Phoenix, AZ 85035
Phone: (623) 233-4416

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a Phoenix car accident lawyer?

GAMESQ handles car accident cases on a contingency fee. That means you do not pay an attorney fee unless the firm recovers money for you. The consultation is free.

Should I talk to the insurance adjuster?

You can report basic facts to your own insurance company, but you should be careful about recorded statements, especially to the other driver’s insurer. Before giving a recorded statement, talk to a lawyer so you understand the risks.

How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Arizona?

Arizona’s general personal injury deadline is two years under A.R.S. § 12-542 (Arizona Legislature). Some cases can have shorter notice deadlines, especially if a public entity or public employee is involved, so you should get legal advice as soon as possible.

What if I was partly at fault?

Arizona’s comparative negligence law can reduce damages based on the percentage of fault assigned to the claimant under A.R.S. § 12-2505 (Arizona Legislature). Being accused of partial fault does not automatically mean you have no case, but it does make evidence more important.

What if the other driver has no insurance?

You may have an uninsured motorist claim through your own policy. Arizona law requires insurers to offer UM and UIM coverage in writing under A.R.S. § 20-259.01 (Arizona Legislature). A lawyer can review the available policies and coverage.

What if the insurance company already made an offer?

Do not assume the first offer is fair. Insurance companies often make early offers before the full injury picture is known. Have a lawyer review the offer, your medical records, your bills, and your future care needs before signing a release.

Do I need a lawyer for a minor crash?

Maybe not. If there are no injuries, no dispute, and the property damage is handled fairly, you may not need a lawyer. But if you are hurt, missing work, receiving medical care, dealing with an uninsured driver, or getting blamed for the crash, it is smart to get legal advice.

What makes GAMESQ different from larger injury firms?

GAMESQ is built around direct attorney access, limited caseloads, trial readiness, and insurance-company insight. Garrick McFadden personally works on the cases the firm accepts.

Call a Phoenix car accident lawyer before the insurance company controls the story.

If you were injured in a crash in Phoenix, Maryvale, West Phoenix, or the West Valley, call GAMESQ, PLC today. You can speak directly with Garrick McFadden about what happened, what the insurance company is doing, and what steps may protect your claim.

Call (623) 233-4416 for a free consultation.

You pay no attorney fee unless GAMESQ recovers money for you.

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