Arizona Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: How Long Do You Have to File?
Short answer: In Arizona, most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of the injury (A.R.S. § 12-542). Claims against a city, county, state agency, or other public entity follow a much shorter timeline: a written notice of claim is due within 180 days. If you miss the deadline, a […]
Slip and Fall in a Phoenix or Tucson Store: What You Need to Prove
A successful slip and fall claim in an Arizona store generally requires showing that a hazardous condition existed, that the store knew or reasonably should have known about it, and that the store failed to fix it or warn customers within a reasonable amount of time. Simply falling and getting hurt isn’t enough on its […]
My Personal Injury Claim Was Denied in Arizona — What Are My Options?
A denied insurance claim is rarely the final word — it’s usually the insurance company’s opening position, often based on disputed liability, insufficient documentation, or a technicality they’re hoping you won’t challenge. In Arizona, you generally have the right to appeal the denial, request a detailed explanation, file a complaint with the state insurance regulator, […]
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Arizona: What It Covers
If you’re hit by a driver who has no insurance, or not enough insurance to cover your injuries, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can step in to pay for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering — but only if you purchased that coverage, since Arizona insurers are only required to offer it, […]
Halloween Pedestrian Accidents in Arizona: What Parents Should Know
Halloween night sees pedestrian accidents spike significantly compared to an average evening, largely because trick-or-treaters are walking in low light, often in dark costumes, moving between parked cars and crossing mid-block rather than at crosswalks. If a driver hits a child or adult while trick-or-treating in Phoenix or Tucson, the driver is typically still held […]
What Damages Can Families Recover in an Arizona Wrongful Death Claim?
Arizona law allows surviving family members to recover several categories of damages in a wrongful death claim, including funeral and burial expenses, the deceased’s lost future income, loss of companionship and guidance, and the emotional pain and suffering caused by the loss. Unlike a typical personal injury claim, these damages belong to the surviving family […]
Is Arizona a Strict Liability State for Dog Bites?
Yes. Arizona is a strict liability state for dog bites, meaning a dog owner is generally responsible for injuries their dog causes by biting someone, regardless of whether the owner knew the dog had aggressive tendencies or took every reasonable precaution. This is different from many other states, where a victim must prove the owner […]
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Arizona (and Who’s Usually Liable)
The most common causes of motorcycle accidents in Arizona are drivers failing to see motorcycles at intersections, unsafe lane changes, and left-turn collisions where a car turns in front of an oncoming rider. In the majority of these crashes, the driver of the car or truck — not the motorcyclist — is found at fault, […]
How Much Is a Truck Accident Case Worth in Arizona?
Truck accident settlements in Arizona are typically much higher than standard car accident claims — often into six or seven figures — because commercial trucking companies carry significantly more insurance coverage, and the injuries involved tend to be more severe due to the size and weight difference between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle. Federal […]
Injured in an Uber or Lyft Accident in Arizona? What You Need to Know
Rideshare accidents in Arizona are more complicated than typical car accidents because the insurance coverage that applies depends entirely on what the Uber or Lyft driver was doing at the moment of the crash — waiting for a ride request, en route to pick up a passenger, or actively transporting one. Each phase carries a […]