Car Accident Lawyer in Arizona

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What to do after a car accident in Arizona

The steps you take right after a crash can shape your entire claim. If you can, get to safety and call 911 so there is an official report. Get medical care even if you feel fine — some injuries show up days later, and a gap in treatment can be used against you. Photograph the vehicles, the scene, the road, and your injuries; write down the other driver's name, insurance, and license plate; and get names and numbers for any witnesses. Be careful about giving a recorded statement to any insurance company before you have spoken with an attorney, and keep everything — bills, photos, and every message with the insurer.

How we handle your Arizona car accident claim

You focus on healing; we handle the rest. We gather the crash report, your medical records, and the evidence, deal with the insurance adjusters so you don't have to, and build the strongest version of your claim before demanding a fair recovery. If the insurer will not be reasonable, we are prepared to take the next step. Every car accident matter starts with a free, confidential review, and we will tell you honestly whether you have a case — we do not charge to tell you where you stand. Se habla español.

Why work with Woods Law Group

Insurance companies have teams of adjusters and lawyers working to pay you as little as possible. Having your own attorney levels the field. We take these cases on a contingency basis for clients we represent, which means no fee unless we recover for you. You get straight answers, real communication, and a firm that treats your recovery as the priority.

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Arizona deadlines and fault rules

Arizona is an at-fault state, and its comparative-fault rule is more generous to injured people than most. Arizona applies pure comparative fault, which means a driver found mostly to blame still recovers a share — being seventy per cent at fault reduces the recovery by seventy per cent rather than ending the claim. Many states cut recovery off entirely once you pass half the blame, so an Arizona case that would be worthless elsewhere may still be worth pursuing. That also means an insurer’s early assignment of fault is an opening position, not a verdict. Uninsured and underinsured coverage must be offered here as well and can be declined in writing. Where a city, county or state vehicle is involved, a short written notice is required long before the ordinary filing deadline.

Arizona injury law: deadlines, fault and caps

Arizona injury law has some features that set it apart from its neighbors.

Filing deadline: Arizona generally gives you two years from the injury to file, but only 180 days to serve a notice of claim on a public entity.
Fault: Arizona follows pure comparative negligence — being partly, or even mostly, at fault reduces your recovery but does not bar it.
Damage caps: Arizona is unusual: its constitution prohibits caps on injury or death damages, so a statutory cap does not limit what you can recover.
Multiple defendants: Arizona generally applies several (not joint) liability, so each responsible party is accountable for its own share.

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

Deadlines vary by state and by who is involved, and they can be short — especially if a government vehicle or public entity caused the crash. Because a missed deadline can end a claim entirely, the safest step is a free review right away.

How much is my Arizona car accident case worth?

It depends on your injuries, your medical treatment, lost income, and other factors — and it is exactly what our attorney evaluates for free. We will not quote a number sight unseen, but we can tell you whether your case is worth pursuing.

What if the other driver didn't have insurance?

You may still have options. Your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage can sometimes step in, and there may be other sources of recovery. If you were hit by an uninsured or hit-and-run driver, a free review can explain what may be available to you.

How much does a car accident lawyer cost?

We handle car accident claims on a contingency basis for cases we take, which means no fee unless we recover for you, and the initial review is always free. Cost should never stop you from finding out where you stand.

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