The first 48 hours decide a lot
The steps that protect your health and your claim.
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See a doctor, even if you feel fine
Adrenaline masks injuries. Concussions, soft-tissue damage, and spinal injuries often surface days later. A same-day medical record is the strongest link between your injuries and the crash.
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Document everything at the scene
Photograph the vehicles, their positions, the road, and any visible injuries. Collect the other driver’s name, insurer, and plate, plus names and numbers for every witness.
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Report it the right way
Call the police so there is an official crash report, and notify your own insurer that a collision happened. Stick to the facts.
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Talk to us before the adjuster
The other driver’s insurer will call fast and sound friendly. You are not required to give a recorded statement, and once you sign or settle it is very hard to undo. Let us handle it.
The rules that decide your case
Partly at fault? You still recover.
Arizona follows pure comparative fault. If you share some of the blame, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, not erased. Even a driver found mostly at fault can recover for the share someone else caused.
A.R.S. § 12-2505
What a claim can cover
Medical bills, future treatment, lost wages, reduced earning power, property damage, and pain and suffering. Our job is to count the full long-term cost, not just today’s receipts.
Claims against a city, county, or state
If a government vehicle or public property was involved, special rules apply. You generally must serve a formal notice of claim within 180 days, and the deadline to sue a public entity is shorter than a normal case.
A.R.S. § 12-821.01
Talk before you sign
Adjusters may sound friendly, but their goal is to pay less. You are not required to give a recorded statement. A short conversation with us first can protect your claim’s value.
Vehicle & accident claims
Most of our injury work starts with a crash. We handle the full range, with extra depth where the case demands it.
Semi-truck accidents
18-wheeler crashes bring federal rules, black-box data, and more parties.
Wrongful death
If a crash took someone you love, we help your family seek accountability.
Answers
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
We work on a contingency fee. Nothing up front, and our fee comes out of the recovery we win for you. If we do not win, you owe no attorney fee.
How long do I have to file in Arizona?
Most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury (A.R.S. § 12-542). Claims involving a government entity have a much shorter 180-day notice deadline. Because deadlines can end a case, it is best to call early.
What if the crash was partly my fault?
Arizona uses pure comparative fault, so you can still recover even if you were partly to blame. Your compensation is reduced by your share of fault, but you are not shut out (A.R.S. § 12-2505).
Should I talk to the other driver’s insurer?
Be careful. Adjusters may sound friendly, but their goal is to pay less. You are not required to give a recorded statement, and it is smart to speak with a lawyer first.
How much is my case worth?
It depends on your injuries, medical costs, lost income, how the crash affects your life, and the available insurance. We look at the full long-term picture and give you an honest assessment.
What does it cost to get started?
Nothing. The consultation is free, and you owe no fee unless we win.
Find out what your case is worth
Your consultation is free and confidential, and you owe no fee unless we win.
Injury Law Experts
Desert Legal Group provides dedicated, client-focused legal representation in family law, criminal defense, and personal injury. Low caseloads mean your attorney has time to invest in your case.