Tempe Car Accident Lawyer | ASU Corridors + I-10 & US-60 | Wood Injury Law
Tempe’s combination of 70,000 ASU students, heavy rideshare traffic, cyclists on Mill Avenue, and major freeway interchanges at I-10 and US-60 creates one of the most accident-prone environments in the Valley. If you were injured in a crash in Tempe, Wood Injury Law gives you a former insurance defense attorney fighting for your claim, no fee unless we win, and a free case review from the start.
Why Tempe Accident Victims Choose Wood Injury Law
- Former insurance defense attorney. Josh Wood spent years working for insurance companies. He knows their evaluation process, their settlement tactics, and where they look to cut your payout. He uses that knowledge against them on your behalf.
- No fee unless we win. You pay nothing out of pocket. Our fee comes from your recovery.
- Free case review. No cost, no obligation to find out where your case stands.
- Serving all of Arizona. We handle cases in Tempe, Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, and across the state.
Common Causes of Car Accidents in Tempe
- I-10 freeway crashes near the Tempe/Phoenix interchange, a consistently high-volume, high-speed segment
- US-60 (Superstition Freeway) rear-end and merge collisions near the Loop 101 Price interchange
- Apache Boulevard pedestrian and cyclist accidents in the ASU corridor, particularly between Rural Road and McClintock
- Mill Avenue rideshare pickup and drop-off conflicts, especially on weekend nights when Uber/Lyft traffic peaks
- Rural Road collisions at University Drive where student pedestrian volume is highest
- Loop 101 (Price Freeway) accidents at the Tempe town lake interchanges during commute hours
Arizona’s Fault Law and What It Means for Your Claim
Arizona is a pure comparative fault state under ARS 12-2505. You can recover compensation regardless of your percentage of fault. If you were 30% at fault and your total damages are $80,000, you recover $56,000. The insurance company cannot simply deny your claim because you played some role in the accident.
That said, insurance adjusters will try to assign you as high a fault percentage as they can justify. In Tempe cases, that often means pointing to pedestrian behavior on Apache, cyclist positioning on Mill, or your proximity to an ASU event when the crash happened. These arguments are not neutral: they’re designed to reduce your payout.
Josh Wood built cases like that for insurers before he switched sides. Now he builds the counter-case, the one that establishes the true fault picture and fights for the full value of your damages.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Tempe
- Call 911. Get medical attention before you do anything else. Tempe has multiple urgent care clinics and Banner Desert Medical Center is close to the US-60 corridor.
- Document the scene thoroughly: photos of vehicle positions, road conditions at the intersection, any traffic signals or bike lane markings, and your injuries.
- Get witness contact information from students, bystanders, or other drivers while they’re still present.
- Do not speak to the other driver’s insurer before talking to a lawyer. In Tempe cases involving ASU or rideshare, the insurer may have multiple parties to protect, none of whom are you.
- Call Wood Injury Law. The earlier you involve an attorney, the more evidence we can preserve.
Tempe Car Accident FAQ
How long do I have to file a claim in Arizona?
Two years from the accident date under ARS 12-542. The clock starts the day of the crash. Do not wait until you’re done treating to call a lawyer.
What if a rideshare driver caused my accident?
Rideshare accidents in Tempe involve multiple layers of insurance: the driver’s personal policy, Uber or Lyft’s corporate policy (which can reach $1 million in coverage when the driver has a passenger), and potentially your own UM/UIM coverage. The interaction between those policies is something insurers exploit. Wood Injury Law handles rideshare claims and knows how to navigate that complexity.
How much is my case worth?
Medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, future care needs, and fault allocation all factor into the number. Insurance companies are systematic about making their first offer too low. An attorney who knows their system gets you closer to the real value.
Do I need a lawyer for a car accident in Tempe?
You’re not required to hire one. But the insurer has professionals working to protect their financial interest in your claim. A free call to Wood Injury Law costs nothing and gives you a clear picture of whether you need representation.
Contact Wood Injury Law — Free Case Review in Tempe
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