The Loop 101 through North Scottsdale is one of the busiest corridors in the Valley, and surface streets like Scottsdale Road, Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, and Hayden Road carry heavy commuter and retail traffic daily. Rapid residential and commercial growth in the area has added construction zones, high-speed merge points, and drivers unfamiliar with quickly changing road layouts, all of which contribute to a steady number of serious crashes.
If you were hurt in a crash in North Scottsdale, Arizona's personal injury laws apply the same here as anywhere in the state.
What Arizona law gives you
Arizona is a fault-based state. The driver or party 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 shared some responsibility, your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault but not eliminated. The standard statute of limitations is two years from the accident date (A.R.S. § 12-542). Cases involving government vehicles or road conditions require a Notice of Claim within 180 days.
What a car accident 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 of your claim depends on injury severity, the strength of the liability evidence, and how well your losses are documented.
After a crash in North Scottsdale
Call 911 and get a police report. Photograph all vehicles, their positions, and the scene. Get witness contact information. Seek medical care even if you feel okay, soft tissue and concussion symptoms frequently appear hours after impact. Don't give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer before speaking with an attorney.
Our car accident attorneys handle claims throughout North Scottsdale on a contingency fee basis. No fee unless we win. Call (480) 418-SHER (7437) or reach out online.