The two clocks
Arizona generally allows two years from the date of injury to file most claims. Claims against a government entity require a notice of claim within 180 days. Separately, the evidence window — footage, physical evidence, witness memories — closes within weeks. The legal deadline protects the right to file. Early action protects the ability to prove the claim.
Moments that usually trigger a call
The first request for a recorded statement. The first suggestion that you were partly at fault. The first settlement offer. A diagnosis that means ongoing treatment. Learning the responsible party is uninsured or underinsured.
What waiting can cost
Not the claim itself. What fades is proof: overwritten footage, repaired vehicles, unreachable witnesses, and treatment gaps that insurers later point to.
Where to go from here
Our practice areas page covers the case types we handle, and there's a full guide on how to choose a personal injury attorney in Phoenix. A free consultation is available any hour — in English or Spanish. (602) 217-0000.