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Arizona pairs pure comparative fault with a tight 2-year personal-injury SOL — and there’s no PIP no-fault auto here, so traditional fault-based tort claims drive most car-crash recoveries. Whether you’re in Maricopa, Pima, or rural counties, Arizona’s legal climate has a distinct Western flavor.

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Two years from the date of injury under ARS § 12-542 for most negligence claims. Claims against the State or political subdivisions require a 180-day Notice of Claim under ARS § 12-821.01 — miss this and the case is barred. Medical malpractice has the same 2-year SOL under ARS § 12-542, with limited discovery-rule extensions.
No — Arizona is a traditional fault-based tort state for auto crashes. There’s no mandatory PIP requirement. You can sue the at-fault driver directly for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Liability coverage minimums are $25K/$50K. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is available and strongly recommended given Arizona’s relatively high uninsured-driver rate.
Under ARS § 12-2505, Arizona uses pure comparative fault. Even if you’re 99% at fault, you can still recover 1% of your damages. Arizona is one of about 13 states using this rule. The jury assigns percentages to each party, and your award is reduced by your share. This is more plaintiff-friendly than the 50% or 51% bars used in most modified-comparative states.
ARS § 12-2603 requires plaintiffs in medical-malpractice cases to file a Preliminary Expert Opinion Affidavit from a qualified expert. The affidavit must describe the factual basis for the claim, the standard of care, the breach, and the causal connection to the injury. The defendant can challenge the adequacy of the affidavit — and a successful challenge can lead to dismissal. The requirement screens out non-meritorious claims at an early stage.
Arizona workers’ comp runs through the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) under ARS § 23-1041 et seq. You file a Workers’ Report of Injury (form 102), attend hearings before Administrative Law Judges, and can appeal to the ICA en banc. Income benefits are 66 2/3% of average monthly wage up to a state maximum. Arizona is one of the few states where ICA can deny workers’ comp insurance to private carriers under certain circumstances — creating a market with both private insurers and the state fund (SCF Arizona, now CopperPoint).

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