PhoenixPersonal injury attorney
Phoenix personal injury attorney
Hurt on the I-10, at work, or on someone else's property? Arizona gives you two years, no damage caps, and recovery even if you were partly at fault. Blueshoe builds your claim fast — on contingency or a flat fee you see up front.
WHERE YOUR CASE IS FILED
Phoenix injury venues, named
From Maricopa County Superior Court to the 180-day public-entity trap — where your claim belongs, and the clock that comes with it.
Maricopa County Superior Court
Serious injury and wrongful-death cases are filed at Arizona's busiest trial court, downtown Phoenix — where Valley juries decide what a claim is worth, uncapped by statute.
Justice courts & small claims
Smaller injury and property-damage claims (up to $10,000; small claims to $3,500) run through Maricopa County's 26 justice courts — faster and cheaper when the numbers fit.
Notice of claim — public entities
Hit by a city vehicle, hurt on public property, or injured by government negligence? You must serve a notice of claim within 180 days (A.R.S. § 12-821.01) — the most missed deadline in Arizona injury law.
WHAT WE HANDLE
Phoenix injury claims, case by case
Arizona gives injured people unusual leverage: no damage caps, pure comparative fault, and juries that decide value. Here's how that plays out claim by claim.
What is my Phoenix car accident claim worth?
Whatever a jury says it is — Arizona's constitution forbids damage caps (art. 2, § 31). Your claim covers medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering, reduced only by your share of fault under pure comparative negligence (A.R.S. § 12-2505). Arizona minimum policies are just $25,000 per person, so identifying every layer of coverage matters.
The I-10, I-17, US-60, and the Loop 101/202 corridors produce a large share of the Valley's serious collisions. Two-year deadline from the crash (A.R.S. § 12-542).
Do I have a case after a motorcycle accident?
Yes, if another driver's negligence played any part. Phoenix rides year-round, and 'I didn't see the bike' is not a defense. Arizona requires helmets only for riders under 18 — and not wearing one doesn't bar an adult rider's claim, though insurers will argue it.
What makes truck accident cases different?
Federal rules and bigger stakes. Commercial carriers on the I-10 freight corridor answer to FMCSA hours-of-service, maintenance, and licensing standards, and carry far larger policies. Preserving the truck's data and driver logs quickly is the difference between a claim and a case.
Can I sue for a slip and fall in Phoenix?
If the property owner knew — or should have known — about the hazard and didn't fix or warn, yes. Store falls, unlit stairwells, and pool-area injuries are the Valley's most common premises cases. On public property, the 180-day notice-of-claim clock applies.
Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Arizona?
The surviving spouse, children, parents, or the estate's personal representative (A.R.S. § 12-611 et seq.), within two years. Damages cover both the family's loss and the financial support the person would have provided — uncapped, like all Arizona injury damages.
Do I need an expert for a medical malpractice case?
Yes. Arizona requires a preliminary expert opinion affidavit certifying the standard of care was breached (A.R.S. § 12-2603) in most cases — one reason malpractice claims need attorney involvement early, well inside the two-year window.
What if a defective product injured me?
Arizona strict product liability holds manufacturers and sellers responsible for defective design, manufacturing, or warnings — no proof of carelessness required. Keep the product, the packaging, and the receipt; the thing itself is the evidence.
Asked by injured Phoenicians
Injury matters are typically contingency — you pay a percentage of the recovery, nothing up front, nothing if there's no recovery. Where a flat fee fits better (a demand, a UIM claim), Blueshoe quotes it before you commit. Either way, the assessment is free.
Legally reviewed by Catherine O’Grady, State Bar of Arizona No. 011647
Managing partner & chief compliance officer · 30+ years in practice · Reviewed July 2026 · Full bio →