Personal Injury Attorneys in Pima County, Arizona

Pima County's personal injury practice is anchored by Tucson—Arizona's second-largest city—with major freeway exposure on I-10 and I-19 (the Tucson-to-Nogales border corridor) and substantial mountain/desert recreation injury volume. The Pima County Superior Court civil division (110 W Congress) handles all civil cases over $10,000.

Arizona's statute of limitations for personal injury is 2 years from the date of injury (ARS § 12-542). Claims against a government entity — Pima County, the City of Tucson, RTA, Sun Tran, or any incorporated municipality (Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, South Tucson) — require a 180-day notice of claim under ARS § 12-821.01, with the suit due within 1 year under ARS § 12-821. Missing the notice deadline is fatal.

Arizona's pure comparative fault rule (ARS § 12-2505) lets a plaintiff recover even at 99% fault — damages just reduce proportionally. Most states use modified comparative fault (50% bar). This rule is especially relevant in Pima County motorcycle cases, where juror bias against motorcyclists often produces high fault allocations that nonetheless permit substantial recovery.

Accident reports come from Tucson Police Department, the Pima County Sheriff's Office, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS). Banner-University Medical Center and Tucson Medical Center are the primary trauma destinations — medical records subpoenas typically route through their HIM departments.

Motorcycle accidents are common given Tucson's riding culture. ARS § 28-964 makes Arizona one of the more permissive states — helmet use is required only for riders under 18. UM/UIM coverage under ARS § 20-259.01 is critical; lane sharing is not legal in Arizona unlike California. Dog bite claims under ARS § 11-1025 (strict liability from first bite) are also more common in Pima's desert/exurban communities.

Medical malpractice requires expert affidavit at filing (ARS § 12-2603) within 30 days. Wrongful death under ARS §§ 12-611 to 12-613 — spouse, children, parents have standing; loss of companionship damages available; 2-year SOL.

→ Read the full Arizona personal injury guide for statute-cited coverage of auto accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, slip & fall, dog bites, brain injury, motorcycle, and truck accidents.