{"id":1725,"date":"2026-05-07T00:03:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T00:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rubenlawgroup.com\/?p=1725"},"modified":"2026-06-24T18:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T18:16:29","slug":"1725","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rubenlawgroup.com\/es\/car-accident\/1725\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Still Get Paid If You Were Partially at Fault in Arizona?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most people assume that if they were even a little bit at fault for an accident\u2026 they can\u2019t recover anything.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s not true.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Arizona, you can still recover compensation even if you were partially responsible for the accident. But there\u2019s a catch\u2014and it directly affects how much you get paid.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break it down.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arizona Uses a \u201cComparative Negligence\u201d Rule<\/b><\/h2>\n

Arizona follows something called <\/span>pure comparative negligence<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What this means is simple:<\/span><\/p>\n

You can recover money for your injuries<\/span>
\n<\/span>Even if you were partly at fault<\/span>
\n<\/span>But your compensation gets reduced based on your percentage of fault<\/span><\/p>\n

Example:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s say your total damages are <\/span>$100,000<\/b><\/p>\n

    \n
  • You are found <\/span>20% at fault<\/b><\/li>\n
  • The other driver is <\/span>80% at fault<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    You can still recover:<\/span><\/p>\n

    $80,000<\/b><\/p>\n

    Now let\u2019s say you were <\/span>60% at fault<\/b><\/p>\n

    You can still recover <\/span>$40,000<\/b><\/p>\n

    Why Fault Percentage Matters More Than You Think<\/b><\/h2>\n

    This is where things get serious.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Insurance companies know that <\/span>every percentage point matters<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Because the more fault they place on you\u2026<\/span>
    \n<\/span>the less they have to pay.<\/span><\/p>\n

    So what do they do?<\/span><\/p>\n

    They try to:<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Shift blame onto you<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Twist statements<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Use small details against you<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Downplay the other driver\u2019s responsibility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Even something simple like saying <\/span>\u201cI didn\u2019t see them\u201d<\/span><\/i> can be used to increase your percentage of fault.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Common Situations Where Fault Is Shared<\/b><\/h2>\n

      You might be partially at fault if:<\/span><\/p>\n

        \n
      • You were speeding slightly<\/span><\/li>\n
      • You didn\u2019t signal properly<\/span><\/li>\n
      • You were distracted<\/span><\/li>\n
      • You made a rolling stop<\/span><\/li>\n
      • You were driving in poor conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        But here\u2019s the key:<\/span><\/p>\n

        Being partially at fault does NOT mean you lose your case<\/b><\/p>\n

        How Fault Is Determined<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Fault is usually decided based on:<\/span><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Police reports<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Witness statements<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Photos and video footage<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Vehicle damage<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Expert analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The stronger the evidence, the harder it is for insurance companies to manipulate the outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

          The Real Risk: Accepting Fault Too Early<\/b><\/h2>\n

          One of the biggest mistakes people make after an accident is <\/span>admitting fault too soon<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Right after an accident, you don\u2019t have all the facts.<\/span><\/p>\n

          But if you say something like:<\/span><\/p>\n

            \n
          • \u201cThat was my fault\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
          • \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
          • \u201cI didn\u2019t see you\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            That statement can follow you through the entire claim.<\/span><\/p>\n

            And it can cost you thousands.<\/span><\/p>\n

            How to Protect Your Case<\/b><\/h2>\n

            If you\u2019ve been in an accident in Arizona, here\u2019s what actually helps protect your claim:<\/span><\/p>\n

              \n
            • Get medical attention immediately<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Document everything (photos, videos, details)<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Avoid giving recorded statements too early<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Don\u2019t discuss fault at the scene<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Speak with an attorney before accepting any settlement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Don\u2019t Let Insurance Decide Your Percentage of Fault<\/b><\/h2>\n

              Here\u2019s the reality:<\/span><\/p>\n

              Insurance companies are not trying to be fair.<\/span><\/p>\n

              They are trying to <\/span>pay as little as possible<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

              And in a comparative negligence state like Arizona, the easiest way to do that is by increasing your percentage of fault.<\/span><\/p>\n

              At <\/span>Ruben Law Group<\/b>, we focus on building strong cases that clearly show what happened\u2014and who is actually responsible.<\/span><\/p>\n

              Speak With an Arizona Injury Attorney Today<\/b><\/h2>\n

              If you were involved in an accident and think you may be partially at fault, don\u2019t assume you don\u2019t have a case.<\/span><\/p>\n

              You may still be entitled to compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n

              Contacto <\/span>Ruben Law Group<\/b> today to discuss your situation and understand your options.<\/span><\/p>\n

               <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Most people assume that if they were even a little bit at fault for an accident\u2026 they can\u2019t recover anything. That\u2019s not true. In Arizona, you can still recover compensation even if you were partially responsible for the accident. But there\u2019s a catch\u2014and it directly affects how much you get paid. Let\u2019s break it down. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1778,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Partially at Fault for an Accident in Arizona? You May Still Have a Case","_seopress_titles_desc":"Being partially at fault doesn't automatically prevent you from recovering compensation in Arizona. Learn how comparative negligence works and what it could mean for your injury claim.","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17,11,26],"tags":[19],"class_list":["post-1725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-auto-accident","category-car-accident","category-en","tag-car-accident"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rubenlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1725","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rubenlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rubenlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rubenlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rubenlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1725"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/rubenlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1725\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1733,"href":"https:\/\/rubenlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1725\/revisions\/1733"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rubenlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1778"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rubenlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rubenlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rubenlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}