Tempe AZ Car Accident Attorney

• Call (623) 400-8417 between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM, 7 days a week.
• Share when and where the crash happened, who was involved, what vehicles were in the crash, and how you were hurt.

2. We listen and gather the basics.

A trained intake specialist asks practical questions about:

• Crash location (for example, Rural Rd, Baseline Rd, Apache Blvd, I-10, US-60, or another Arizona road).
• How the crash happened (rear-end, T-bone, hit-and-run, DUI, distracted driving, rideshare, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, parking lot, etc.).
• Your injuries (for example, whiplash, back or neck pain, fractures, concussion, possible brain or spinal cord injury).
• Whether police came to the scene and whether a report exists.

3. We connect you with a local Arizona car accident attorney.

• We match your situation with an independent, licensed personal injury attorney who handles your type of case under Arizona law.
• For most callers during open hours, contact with an attorney's office happens the same day.

4. You have a free consultation with the law firm.

• The attorney or their team reviews fault, available insurance, your injuries, and likely next steps.
• They can explain what your claim may include (medical bills, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and in some cases punitive or wrongful death damages).
• You decide whether to hire the firm. There is no obligation to move forward.

5. If you hire the lawyer, they take over the claim.

• The law firm deals with insurers, builds evidence, values the claim, and handles negotiation or litigation.
• Your attorney–client relationship is with the law firm, not with this connection service.

When It Makes Sense to Call

Calling now is especially important if:

• Anyone was injured or is in pain after the crash.
• Fault is being disputed or you are being blamed.
• The other driver was uninsured, underinsured, or fled the scene.
• A commercial vehicle, rideshare, or multiple vehicles were involved.
• An adjuster is pressing you for a recorded statement or quick settlement.
• A city, county, or state vehicle may be at fault.

Early legal help can:

• Protect you from low, early settlement offers.
• Preserve camera footage and witness information that may disappear within days.
• Keep statutory deadlines (including 180-day government notice deadlines and the two-year lawsuit deadline) from sneaking up on you.

What This Service Does and Does Not Do

We do:

• Provide a free, no-obligation connection to an Arizona car accident attorney.
• Focus on Tempe and East Valley crashes, with coverage across Arizona.
• Help match your case with attorneys who handle your type of crash and injury.

We do not:

• Act as a law firm or provide legal representation.
• Decide which lawyer you must hire. The choice is always yours.
• Give specific legal advice about what you should do in your case. That advice comes from the attorney you speak with.

Crash and Injury Types Commonly Handled by Network Attorneys

Network attorneys routinely handle:

• Crash types: truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, rear-end collisions, T-bone crashes, rollovers, hit-and-run collisions, parking lot crashes, pedestrian accidents, DUI-related crashes, distracted driving crashes, rideshare (Uber and Lyft) accidents, and uninsured/underinsured driver claims.
• Injury types: whiplash and neck injuries, back and disc injuries, concussions and traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, shoulder and knee injuries, lacerations, internal injuries, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis.

If your situation involves a vehicle crash and injuries anywhere in Tempe or Arizona, you can call for a free case review to see whether a network attorney can help.

Fault System: Arizona Is Not a No-Fault State

• Arizona is a fault (tort) state. The driver who causes a crash, through their insurer, is responsible for the harm.
• You typically pursue compensation by:
• Making a claim with the at-fault driver's liability insurer, and/or
• Using your own coverage (such as uninsured/underinsured motorist or MedPay), and/or
• Filing a lawsuit against the at-fault driver or other responsible parties.
• Common damages in an Arizona car accident claim can include:

medical bills, future treatment, lost income, reduced earning capacity, vehicle and property damage, and pain and suffering. In some cases, punitive damages may be available, for example in serious DUI crashes.

Two-Year Lawsuit Deadline (A.R.S. § 12-542)

• For most injury and property damage claims from a car accident in Arizona, you have two years from the crash date to file a lawsuit under A.R.S. § 12-542.
• If you miss this deadline, courts will usually dismiss the case, and insurers then have little reason to pay.
• Treatment, investigation, negotiation, and lawsuit filing all have to fit inside this window, which is why attorneys encourage starting early.

Shorter Deadlines for Government-Related Crashes

• If a city, county, or state vehicle (or another public entity) may be at fault:
• You must generally file a notice of claim within 180 days under A.R.S. § 12-821.01.
• The lawsuit deadline is typically one year under A.R.S. § 12-821.
• These rules can apply to crashes involving city trucks, police vehicles, buses, or other government fleets.

Because these government deadlines are much shorter, callers who think a public vehicle or road defect is involved should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

Pure Comparative Fault (A.R.S. § 12-2505)

• Arizona uses pure comparative fault under A.R.S. § 12-2505.
• Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, but sharing fault does not automatically bar your claim.

Example (for illustration, not a prediction of any real case):

• If your total damages are valued at $100,000 and you are found 20% at fault, you could recover $80,000.
• At 50% fault, you could recover $50,000.
• Even at 90% fault, you could still recover 10% of your damages.

Insurers have a financial incentive to push more fault onto injured people. An attorney can review the facts of the crash, the police report, witness statements, and other evidence before you accept any fault assessment.

Minimum Liability Insurance and Why It Often Is Not Enough (A.R.S. § 28-4009)

Under A.R.S. § 28-4009, Arizona drivers must carry at least:

• $25,000 per person for bodily injury.
• $50,000 per crash total for bodily injury.
• $15,000 for property damage.

Serious injuries can exceed these limits quickly through emergency care, imaging, surgery, hospitalization, and follow-up treatment.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UM/UIM) and MedPay (A.R.S. § 20-259.01)

• Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage can pay when the at-fault driver carries no insurance or flees the scene.
• Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage can apply when the at-fault driver's limits are too low to cover your losses.
• Under A.R.S. § 20-259.01, insurers must offer UM and UIM on Arizona auto policies, and you must reject them in writing if you do not want them.
• Many drivers have UM and UIM coverage without realizing it, which is why attorneys almost always review the injured person's own policy.

Medical payments coverage (MedPay) is another optional coverage that can help with early medical bills, regardless of who was at fault. It can work alongside liability and UM/UIM claims.

Key Traffic Laws That Affect Fault

• A.R.S. § 28-914 – Hands-free / distracted driving law:

Holding or supporting a phone while driving is generally prohibited. Phone use that violates this statute can be important evidence in a distracted driving claim.

• A.R.S. §§ 28-1381 to 28-1383 – DUI laws:

These cover DUI, extreme DUI, and aggravated DUI. A drunk driving conviction can strengthen a civil claim and may support a request for punitive damages.

• A.R.S. §§ 28-661, 28-662, 28-663 – Duties at the scene and hit-and-run:

Drivers must stop, exchange information, and provide reasonable aid when a crash occurs. Leaving the scene is a crime and can impact the civil claim. Victims of hit-and-run crashes may still recover through UM coverage, even if the driver is never identified.

Wrongful Death, Punitive Damages, and Damage Caps

• Wrongful death claims are governed by A.R.S. § 12-613 and allow certain surviving family members or the estate to seek damages when a crash causes a death.
• Punitive damages may be available in cases involving particularly reckless conduct, such as certain DUI crashes, when strong evidence supports them.
• No general cap on compensatory damages:

The Arizona Constitution (article 2, § 31) generally prohibits laws that limit the amount of compensation recoverable for injury or death. The value of a claim still depends on evidence of the actual losses.

Why It Helps to Talk With an Arizona Car Accident Attorney

Arizona's statutes work together with local crash facts, police reports, insurance policies, and medical records. Applying these rules to any one crash requires legal judgment.

This service connects injured people with independent Arizona car accident attorneys who can:

• Explain which statutes and deadlines apply to your situation.
• Review fault, coverage, and evidence.
• Estimate a reasonable settlement range based on your specific facts and treatment.

If you were hurt in any Arizona car crash and have questions about your rights or deadlines, you can call (623) 400-8417 for a free case review and connection to a local attorney.

Tempe and Arizona Car Accident FAQs

This document answers common questions based on information published by Tempe AZ Car Accident Attorney and publicly available Arizona law. It is not legal advice for your specific case. For legal advice, speak directly with a licensed Arizona attorney.

Costs, Fees, and How Lawyers Are Paid

How much does it cost to call Tempe AZ Car Accident Attorney?

There is no charge to call (623) 400-8417 for a case review. The initial crash review and connection to a law firm are free to you.

How do car accident lawyers in the network charge?

Attorneys in the network typically work on a contingency fee basis:

• You pay no upfront attorney fee.
• The attorney's fee is a percentage of the money they recover for you, if any.
• The exact percentage and how case costs are handled are set out in a written agreement between you and the law firm before work begins.

If the attorney does not win money for you, you generally owe no attorney's fee under a standard contingency arrangement. Always read and discuss the fee agreement with the law firm so you understand the terms.

Does this connection service take a cut of my settlement?

No. Tempe AZ Car Accident Attorney is a free connection service for callers and is not a law firm. Participating attorneys compensate the service separately. That arrangement does not change the terms of your fee agreement with the law firm.

Timing, Deadlines, and Process

How quickly can I speak with a Tempe car accident lawyer?

If you call (623) 400-8417 between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM, any day of the week, most callers are connected with an attorney's office the same day, based on the site's description of typical response.

How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Arizona?

For most injury and property damage lawsuits from a crash in Arizona, you have two years from the date of the accident under A.R.S. § 12-542.

If a city, county, or state vehicle may be at fault, you generally must:

• File a notice of claim within 180 days under A.R.S. § 12-821.01, and
• File suit within one year under A.R.S. § 12-821.

Deadlines can be complex, and exceptions exist in some situations. An attorney should confirm which deadlines apply to your case.

When should I call this service after a crash?

The site recommends calling as soon as possible, especially when:

• Anyone was injured or is in pain.
• Fault is disputed or you are being blamed.
• The other driver was uninsured, underinsured, or fled the scene.
• A commercial vehicle, rideshare, or government vehicle was involved.
• An adjuster is pushing for a recorded statement or quick settlement.

Early legal help can preserve evidence and keep deadlines from becoming a problem.

Fault, Insurance, and Claim Value

What if the crash was partly my fault?

Under Arizona's pure comparative fault rule (A.R.S. § 12-2505), you can usually still recover money even if you share some blame. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, not automatically eliminated.

An attorney can review the facts, police report, and other evidence before you accept any fault assignment from an insurer.

Is Arizona a no-fault state for car accidents?

No. Arizona is a fault state. The driver who caused the crash, through their liability insurer, is responsible for the harm. You typically bring a claim against the at-fault driver's policy, your own UM/UIM or MedPay coverage, or both, and in some cases file a lawsuit.

What if the driver who hit me has no insurance or drove away?

Arizona policies often include uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, and many also include underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, unless you rejected them in writing. These coverages can:

• Step in when the at-fault driver has no insurance, and/or
• Help when their policy limits are too low for your losses, or
• Apply in some hit-and-run situations where the driver is never identified.

An attorney can review your policy and explain which coverages may apply.

What is my Tempe car accident claim worth?

The site explains that claim value depends on factors such as:

• Your medical bills and expected future treatment.
• Lost income and how injuries affect your ability to work.
• Property damage to your vehicle and other items.
• Pain and suffering and how injuries affect your daily life.

Arizona generally does not cap compensatory damages in injury and wrongful death cases, but every claim is fact-specific. Only a licensed attorney who reviews your records and circumstances can estimate a likely settlement range.

Working With Police, Hospitals, and Records

Do I need a police report to file a claim?

A police report is very helpful but not always required. Many Tempe crash reports are available online through BuyCrash once approved. Others may come through the Tempe Police Department Records office or the Arizona Department of Public Safety (for many freeway crashes).

Even without a report, attorneys can often work with photos, witness statements, vehicle damage, and medical records to build a claim.

Where are Tempe crash victims usually treated?

According to the site, Tempe has no Level I trauma center inside the city. Nearby trauma centers include Banner Desert Medical Center (Mesa), Chandler Regional Medical Center (Chandler), Valleywise Health Medical Center, and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix. HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center (1500 S. Mill Ave.) provides 24/7 emergency care within Tempe.

Where you were treated, and whether you were transported to a trauma center, can become part of how an attorney documents the seriousness of your injuries.

About This Service

Is Tempe AZ Car Accident Attorney a law firm?

No. The site makes clear that this is not a law firm. It is a free connection service that:

• Takes basic information about your crash.
• Connects you with an independent, licensed Arizona personal injury attorney who handles car accident cases.
• Focuses on Tempe and East Valley crashes, with coverage available across Arizona.

Your attorney–client relationship, if you choose to hire a lawyer, is with the law firm, not with this service.

What areas does the service cover?

The service focuses on:

• Tempe, Arizona, including Downtown Tempe, the ASU campus area, North and South Tempe, Meyer Park, Holdeman, and Escalante.
• Tempe ZIP codes 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, and 85287.
• Crashes across the East Valley and wider Arizona.

If your crash happened anywhere in Arizona, you can call (623) 400-8417 for a free case review and connection to a local attorney.

Tempe AZ Car Accident Attorney is a free connection service for people hurt in car crashes in Tempe and across Arizona. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal representation. Instead, we:

• Listen to what happened in your crash.
• Connect you with an independent, licensed Arizona personal injury attorney who handles car accident cases.
• Focus on Tempe and East Valley crashes, with coverage available statewide.

Your attorney–client relationship, if you choose to hire a lawyer, is with the law firm you select, not with this service.

How to Reach Us

• Phone: (623) 400-8417
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, 7 days a week
• Typical response: Most callers speak with an attorney's office the same day during open hours.

Office Location

• Mailing / office address:

3101 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012

This location is for the service that connects you to attorneys. Individual law firms you may be connected with have their own office locations.

Fees and How Lawyers Are Paid

• Free case review: There is no charge to call (623) 400-8417 for an initial crash review.
• No fee unless the lawyer wins: Attorneys in the network typically work on a contingency basis. That means:
• You do not pay an upfront attorney fee.
• The attorney's fee is a percentage of the money they recover for you, if any.
• The exact percentage and cost terms are set out in a written agreement between you and the law firm, before any work begins.
• No fee from this service: This connection service does not charge you. Participating attorneys compensate the service separately. That arrangement does not reduce the amount you recover under your agreement with the law firm.

Who This Service Is For

People injured in:

• Tempe car, truck, motorcycle, and rideshare accidents.
• Rear-end, T-bone, rollover, hit-and-run, parking lot, and pedestrian crashes.
• Crashes anywhere in Tempe ZIP codes 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, 85287, and the surrounding East Valley and greater Arizona.

If you were hurt, an adjuster is calling, or fault is being disputed, you can call for a free case review to find out where you stand.

Important Notes

• This service does not give legal advice or decide which attorney you must hire.
• You choose whether to speak with or hire any attorney we connect you with.
• For legal advice about your specific situation, speak directly with a licensed attorney.

Tempe combines a major university, three freeways, a light rail line, and a dense nightlife area into one city. Traffic on roads like Rural Road, McClintock Drive, Baseline Road, and Apache Boulevard mixes commuters with large numbers of ASU students on foot, bikes, and scooters.

Common local features include:

• Busy intersections such as Rural Rd and University Dr and McClintock Dr and Apache Blvd.
• Light rail tracks that complicate left turns and lane changes.
• Weekend and nighttime traffic around the Mill Avenue District, where impaired driving risk increases.

Local knowledge of these patterns can matter when an attorney is proving how and why a specific Tempe crash happened.

Types of Tempe Car Accident Cases Handled by Network Attorneys

Network attorneys routinely handle Tempe cases involving:

• Crash types:
• Truck and commercial vehicle crashes on I-10, US-60, Loop 101, and Loop 202.
• Motorcycle accidents, especially left-turn and lane-change collisions.
• Rear-end crashes in stop-and-go traffic on major arterials and freeway ramps.
• T-bone collisions at busy intersections.
• Rollover crashes, often involving SUVs and pickups.
• Hit-and-run crashes, including claims made through uninsured motorist coverage.
• Pedestrian accidents, including crosswalk and campus-area collisions.
• Parking lot crashes that still cause real injuries.
• Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) crashes involving passengers, drivers, and third parties.
• Injury types:
• Whiplash and neck injuries.
• Back and disc injuries.
• Concussions and traumatic brain injuries.
• Broken bones, shoulder and knee damage, lacerations, internal injuries.
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis.

Where Tempe Cases Are Handled

Courts

• Maricopa County Superior Court
• Handles most injury lawsuits over $10,000.
• Main civil courthouse: East Court Building, 101 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ.
• Southeast Regional Court Center (closest Superior Court complex to Tempe): 222 E. Javelina Ave., Mesa, AZ.

• Maricopa County Justice Courts
• Handle civil suits under $10,000 and small claims up to $5,000.
• Most Tempe addresses fall in the University Lakes or Kyrene precincts, both located at 201 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ.

• Tempe Municipal Court
• Address: 140 E. 5th St., Tempe, AZ.
• Handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, and city ordinance cases. The traffic citation is decided there, but most injury claims resolve with insurers or in civil court.

Hospitals and Treatment Locations

• Tempe itself has no state-designated Level I trauma center.
• Nearby Level I trauma centers include:
• Banner Desert Medical Center, 1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa, AZ.
• Chandler Regional Medical Center, 1955 W. Frye Rd., Chandler, AZ.
• Valleywise Health Medical Center and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, both in Phoenix.
• Phoenix Children's Hospital for serious pediatric injuries.

• Within Tempe:
• HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center (formerly Tempe St. Luke's), 1500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, operates a 24/7 emergency department and often treats less severe injuries.

Where you were treated, and whether you were transported to a trauma center, can become part of how an attorney documents injury severity.

Police Agencies and Reports

• Tempe Police Department investigates crashes on most city streets.
• The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) handles many freeway crashes on I-10, US-60, Loop 101, and Loop 202.

Tempe and DPS crash reports are released through different systems with different timelines and fees. Many Tempe reports are available online through BuyCrash once approved; others may require requests through local Records offices or DPS.

Network attorneys can guide callers on which agency wrote the report and how to request it.

Tempe Service Areas

Attorneys in the network take cases from every part of Tempe, including:

• Downtown Tempe
• ASU campus area
• North Tempe
• South Tempe
• Meyer Park
• Holdeman
• Escalante

Tempe ZIP codes served include 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, and 85287.

Crashes elsewhere in the East Valley and across Arizona are also eligible. Call (623) 400-8417 for a free case review if your crash happened anywhere in Arizona.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.