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Arizona's statute of limitations for personal injury is two years from the date of the crash under ARS 12-542. Wrongful death follows the same two-year window, measured from the date of death. Missing this deadline almost always bars the claim entirely, so file well before the cutoff.
Yes. Arizona follows pure comparative fault under ARS 12-2505. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you can recover even if you were 99% at fault. The insurance company's fault arithmetic is negotiable; get a lawyer to fight it.
Case value is the sum of past and future medical bills, lost wages and lost earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering. Catastrophic injuries and clear liability push value up. Low-impact with pre-existing conditions push it down. A lawyer's first-week review gives you a realistic range.
No. You are not legally required to give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver's insurer, and doing so almost always hurts your case. They use your words to minimize the claim. Refer them to your lawyer or decline until you have representation.
Nothing. Contingency means the fee is a percentage of the recovery, paid only if you win. No recovery, no fee. Case costs (filing, records, experts) are typically advanced by the firm and reimbursed from the settlement. The initial consultation is free.
Call 911 and get a police report. Photograph vehicles, plates, and scene. Exchange insurance info. Seek medical evaluation even if you feel fine, concussions and soft-tissue injuries often surface hours later. Do not post about the crash online and do not speak to the other insurer.