What should you know about car accidents in Arizona?
Rush-hour traffic on I-10 through downtown Phoenix, the I-17 Black Canyon Freeway and Loop 101 produces many rear-end and lane-change collisions. Between Phoenix and Tucson, the I-10 corridor mixes commuters with long-haul drivers, and summer monsoon dust storms can drop visibility with little warning. Extreme heat also contributes to tire blowouts on long desert drives.
Arizona tip: Arizona's two-year injury deadline passes quickly — ask the responding agency for your crash report number early.
Who may be responsible for a car accident in Arizona?
The driver who caused the crash is usually responsible, but other people or companies may share liability. In Arizona, that can include the other driver, the vehicle owner, an employer — depending on who caused the crash.
Under Arizona's pure comparative fault rule, a share of blame for the car accident lowers what you can recover but never bars the claim outright. Read Arizona car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a car accident claim in Arizona?
Generally two years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the car accident. Claims involving Arizona cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.