Glendale sits at the intersection of the I-17, Loop 101, and Loop 303, one of the busiest traffic corridors in the Phoenix metro. State Farm Stadium, Camelback Ranch, and dense residential neighborhoods create a constant mix of commuters, delivery vehicles, and event traffic. Car accidents, pedestrian knockdowns, slip and falls at shopping centers, and dog bites in residential neighborhoods are all common here.
Whatever type of injury brought you here, Arizona personal injury law applies the same in Glendale as anywhere else in the state.
What Arizona law gives you
Arizona is a fault-based state. The person or entity whose negligence caused your injury is responsible for your losses. Under the pure comparative fault rule (A.R.S. § 12-2505), you can recover even if you were partly at fault, your damages are reduced by your share of responsibility. The standard statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury (A.R.S. § 12-542). Claims against government entities, including the city of Glendale or ADOT for road conditions, require a Notice of Claim within 180 days.
What a personal injury claim can recover
Medical expenses past and future, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life are all recoverable. The value depends on the severity of your injuries, the strength of the liability evidence, and how well your losses are documented.
After an accident in Glendale
Get medical care first, even if you feel okay, symptoms from soft-tissue injuries and concussions often appear hours later. Document the scene with photos. Get witness contact information before people leave. Don't give a recorded statement to any insurer before speaking with an attorney.
Our personal injury attorneys handle claims throughout Glendale and the northwest Valley on a contingency fee basis. No fee unless we win. Call (480) 418-SHER (7437) or reach out online.