Arizona Car Accident FAQs
Answers to what people ask most after a crash in Arizona. This is general information, not legal advice — for your situation, a free, confidential review can tell you where you stand. Se habla español.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Arizona?
Generally two years from the date of the crash. If a city, county, or state vehicle was involved, a written notice of claim is due within 180 days and suit within one year — far shorter, and easy to miss. Read more →
The other driver says I was partly to blame. Is my claim over?
No. Arizona follows pure comparative negligence, so your recovery is reduced by your share of the fault rather than barred — even if your share turns out to be the larger one. Read more →
Does Arizona cap what I can recover?
No. Arizona's constitution prohibits laws limiting damages for injury or death, which makes it unusual — most states cap something. If you have read about a cap on pain and suffering, that is not Arizona law. Read more →
The driver who hit me had no insurance. What now?
Your own uninsured motorist coverage is usually the answer. Arizona also requires insurers to offer UM/UIM in writing, so if you were told you have none, the policy file is worth checking before that answer is accepted. Read more →
Is Arizona a no-fault state?
No. Arizona is an at-fault state, so the driver responsible for the crash — through their insurer — pays for the harm they caused. Read more →
Should I give the other insurer a recorded statement?
Get advice first. Those statements are taken early, before you know your own diagnosis, and are used later to argue your injuries are less serious than they are. Read more →
How much is my Arizona car accident case worth?
There is no formula. It depends on your injuries, the treatment ahead, lost income, how fault is divided, and the insurance available. Be wary of anyone who quotes a number before reviewing the file. Read more →
What does a car accident lawyer cost in Arizona?
Nothing up front. These cases are handled on contingency — a percentage of what is recovered, owed only if there is a recovery — and the first review is free. Read more →
Still have questions about your crash?
A quick, confidential review can answer them — about two minutes, no cost, no obligation.