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Arizona may be the land of sunshine, but things probably don’t look so sunny for you if you’ve had an accident. You might be laid up in the hospital with no idea when you’ll be able to go home. Your boss is upset because you’re too hurt to work. Debt collectors call your phone day and night.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed after your accident, reach out to RP Legal Group. We serve clients in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, Tucson, Gilbert Town, Glendale City, Scottsdale City and other AZ cities.
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Why Do You Need an Arizona Personal Injury Accident Lawyer?
Not sure whether you need to hire an attorney for your personal injury case? Here are a few examples of when it would be smart to retain legal counsel:
- Your accident involved multiple parties, as is often the case in truck accidents and pile-ups on the freeway. Your attorney can help you determine which parties to make an insurance claim with.
- You lost a loved one in the accident. An attorney who is a member of the State Bar of Arizona can tell you whether you’re eligible to make a wrongful death claim.
- You think you’re partially at fault for the accident and want to know how that might affect your compensation.
- The negligent party refuses to give valuable evidence, such as video footage of your slip-and-fall accident. An attorney can force them to hand over relevant evidence with a subpoena.
- The insurance company has offered a very low settlement or denied your claim. Arizona personal injury lawyers are prepared to counter insurance tactics like acting in bad faith.
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Everything You Need To Know About Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Arizona
You’ve decided that you’d like to file a personal injury lawsuit in Arizona. Here’s what you need to know.
Arizona Comparative Negligence Rules
In Arizona, you can recover some damages even if you’re partly to blame for a car accident or other personal injury accident. Arizona is a pure contributory negligence state, which means the state doesn’t bar you from recovery so long as you’re not 100% at fault for the accident.
Here is an example: Suppose the court decides you’re 40% responsible for a car accident. This means you would collect 60% of your damages.
Arizona Personal Injury Caps
You may wonder whether Arizona has caps on personal injury compensation. This is a good question because most states have a compensation limit. However, Arizona isn’t one of them. It’s one of five states that says personal injury caps are unconstitutional.
Time Limits for Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Generally, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in Arizona (Title 12, Article 3, § 12-542). Some types of cases have different deadlines. For example, you have one year to file if you intend to sue the government.
For dog bites based on negligence, the general two-year rule applies. If you wish to bring a suit under the state’s strict liability statute, you have one year to do so.
There are some exceptions to the two-year deadline. If the defendant leaves Arizona, the clock doesn’t start ticking until they return. The clock also pauses if:
- You are mentally incapacitated
- The victim is a minor
How To File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Arizona
Which court should you file your lawsuit with? That depends on your damages. If they’re less than $3,500, you can use small claims court. If they’re more than $3,500 but less than $10,000, you can file with the Arizona Justice Court. Otherwise, you’ll need to go through the county superior court.
You’ll have to pay a filing fee for whichever court you file with. The initial fee is $73, or $25 for small claims court.
You must file an official complaint with the court clerk to start your lawsuit. This complaint must include the following information:
- The names of all parties involved in the accident
- When, where, and how the accident happened
- Your injuries
- An explanation of the defendant’s negligence
- Your desired remedy
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Types of Cases We Handle in Arizona
RP Legal Group can assist with all personal injury cases in Arizona. Below, learn about some of the types we can help you with.
Auto Accidents
Call us if you’ve been in a car, motorcycle, bus, or truck accident. We also assist with rideshare accidents (Uber/Lyft).
Pedestrian Accidents
Did a reckless driver speed through a red light and hit you in the middle of a crosswalk? Our legal team can hold the driver liable for your injuries.
Construction Accidents
Packed with activity and heavy machinery, construction sites are startlingly dangerous places. If you fell from a ladder or suffered injuries in a trench collapse, we may be able to recover damages from a third party.
Dog Bites
Even a relatively minor dog bite can cause serious injuries and infections. Under Arizona’s strict liability law for dog bites, you can hold a dog owner liable even if their dog has never bitten before.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here, we’ve answered some common questions about personal injury in Arizona.
What’s the Average Personal Injury Settlement in Arizona?
The average personal injury settlement in Arizona is $10,000 to $80,000.
How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Arizona?
Arizona insurance companies typically use the multiplier method to calculate pain and suffering. They add up the victim’s damages and then multiply that figure by a factor of 1.5 to 5.
Does Arizona Have Personal Injury Protection?
Arizona is a fault-based state, so it does not have personal injury protection (PIP). An Arizona personal injury lawyer can help you seek compensation from at-fault drivers.
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