Defective Auto Parts Lawyer in Arizona
A tire that blows out, an airbag that does not deploy, or brakes that fail can turn an ordinary drive into a catastrophe through no fault of your own. We help Arizona drivers and passengers hold the responsible parts makers accountable.
When the car — not the driver — is to blame
Sometimes a crash is not about how anyone drove, but about a component that failed: a tread separation, a seatbelt that unlatched, an airbag that ruptured, or brakes that gave out. These cases often point to the part manufacturer or automaker rather than the people in the cars. Sorting out whether a defect played a role is exactly what an investigation can reveal.
Why the vehicle should not be repaired yet
After a serious crash, the vehicle and the failed part are key evidence, so it is important not to repair, scrap, or release the vehicle before it can be examined. We work quickly to preserve it and bring in engineers to analyze what failed. Every defective-parts matter begins with a free, confidential review.
Personal Injury law in Arizona
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.
Frequently asked questions
The other driver was not really at fault — can I still have a case in Arizona?
Possibly. If a defective part like a tire, airbag, or brake system caused or worsened the crash, the parts maker or automaker may be responsible even when no driver was clearly to blame. A free review helps identify whether a defect was involved.
Arizona law — what people ask
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Arizona?
Generally two years. But if a public entity is involved you must serve a formal notice of claim within 180 days and file suit within one year — and Arizona runs a much shorter one-year clock on dog-bite strict-liability claims specifically.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona applies pure comparative negligence, so fault reduces your recovery rather than ending the claim, and there is no percentage at which it cuts off. Arizona also treats fault questions as belonging to the jury rather than being resolved beforehand.
Does Arizona cap what I can recover?
No — and this sets Arizona apart from most states. Its constitution prohibits laws limiting damages for injury or death, and that applies to medical-malpractice claims too, where most states impose a cap. If you have read that pain and suffering is capped, that is not Arizona law.
What if more than one party was responsible?
Arizona generally applies several liability, so each responsible party answers for its own share rather than the whole judgment. That makes identifying every responsible party early a practical question about what is actually collectible.
The driver who hit me had no insurance. What now?
Your own uninsured or underinsured coverage is the usual route. Arizona also requires insurers to offer that coverage in writing — so if you were told your policy carries none, the underwriting file is worth checking before that answer is accepted.
Will the jury hear that my health insurance paid my bills?
Usually not — Arizona generally follows the collateral source rule. Medical-negligence cases are the statutory exception, where that evidence has been made admissible, which changes how medical damages are presented in those claims specifically.
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