Car Accident Lawyer in Sedona, AZ
SR-89A through Oak Creek Canyon and SR-179 carry Sedona’s highest crash volume. Yavapai County.
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Sedona Road Network and Context
Sedona is a destination tourism community in Yavapai County, split between the Village of Oak Creek (south, closer to I-17) and the main Sedona city core, connected by SR-179. SR-89A is the primary arterial through Sedona, running west from Sedona’s Uptown through Tlaquepaque and the west side commercial corridor, then climbing north through Oak Creek Canyon — a narrow two-lane canyon road with steep walls, blind curves, creek crossings, and peak-season traffic volumes that can back up several miles. The Oak Creek Canyon segment of SR-89A is among Arizona’s most crash-concentrated scenic roads; the combination of distracted tourist driving, narrow canyon road conditions, and wildlife crossing events on a road not designed for its current volume produces crashes year-round. SR-179 connects Village of Oak Creek to the main Sedona commercial area and to I-17 at McGuireville (exit 298), carrying the bulk of Phoenix-area tourist vehicle ingress. The Uptown Sedona area on SR-89A generates heavy pedestrian and parking-lot conflict exposure during peak tourism seasons. Verde Valley Medical Center (269 S Candy Lane, Cottonwood AZ) serves as the primary hospital for the area.
Sedona is in Yavapai County. Civil personal injury claims file in Yavapai County Superior Court (120 S Cortez St, Prescott AZ). Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood is the nearest full-service hospital; serious trauma transfers to Flagstaff Medical Center or to a Phoenix-metro Level I center depending on injuries and transport direction. Sedona PD handles in-city crashes; Yavapai County Sheriff covers surrounding unincorporated areas; DPS handles SR-89A, SR-179, and state highway crashes.
Key Arizona Law
- ARS 12-542 — 2-year statute of limitations
- ARS 12-2505 — Pure comparative fault
- ARS 28-4009 — Minimum liability insurance (25/50/15)
- ARS 20-259.01 — UM/UIM coverage
What You Can Recover
- Past and future medical bills
- Lost wages and earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Vehicle damage and rental
- Permanent injury damages if applicable
Our Fee Structure
Contingency fee. No fee unless we recover compensation for you. Free consultation with Josh Wood.
Related Pages
- Sedona Personal Injury Lawyer
- Cottonwood Car Accident Lawyer
- Prescott Car Accident Lawyer
- Arizona Personal Injury Lawyer
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Arizona?
2 years from the crash date under ARS 12-542. Missing this deadline permanently bars the claim. Insurance companies start building their defense immediately — don’t wait.
What if the other driver was underinsured?
Arizona minimum liability coverage is 25/50/15 (ARS 28-4009). If you carry UM/UIM coverage (ARS 20-259.01), your own policy becomes the primary recovery path when the at-fault driver’s limit isn’t enough.
What if I was partly at fault?
Arizona follows pure comparative fault (ARS 12-2505). If you were 20% at fault, you recover 80% of your damages. Insurers inflate your fault percentage to reduce their payout — we counter that argument.
What can I recover after a car accident?
Past and future medical bills, lost wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, vehicle damage and rental costs, and permanent injury damages if applicable.
Ready to Talk?
Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Speak directly with Josh Wood.