Arizona · Personal injury
Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers and Laws
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The law
Arizona injury law in 60 seconds
Filing deadline
2 years
For most injury claims (A.R.S. § 12-542).
Fault rule
Pure comparative fault
You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (A.R.S. § 12-2505)
Car insurance
At-fault (tort) state
The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.
Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.
Case types
Rankings by case type
Open a city above, then narrow its ranking to the kind of case you have:
- Car accident lawyers
- Truck accident lawyers
- Motorcycle accident lawyers
- Rideshare accident lawyers
- Slip and fall lawyers
- Wrongful death lawyers
FAQ
Arizona personal injury questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Arizona?
In most cases, 2 years from the date of the injury (A.R.S. § 12-542). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.
What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Arizona?
You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (A.R.S. § 12-2505)
Is Arizona a no-fault car insurance state?
Arizona is an at-fault (tort) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.