Peoria is one of Arizona's fastest-growing cities, and Bell Road, the Loop 101, and Lake Pleasant Parkway carry heavy traffic daily. Intersections near the P83 Entertainment District and the stretch of Lake Pleasant Parkway through the city's expanding northwest are consistent sites of serious crashes. If you were hurt in a collision in Peoria, 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 whose negligence caused the crash 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). Claims against government entities 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 the severity of your injuries, how clearly the other driver was at fault, and the documentation supporting your losses.
After a crash in Peoria
Call 911 and get a police report. Photograph all vehicles, their positions relative to the road, and any visible injuries. Get witness contact information before people leave. 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 Peoria and the West Valley on a contingency fee basis. No fee unless we win. Call (480) 418-SHER (7437) or reach out online.