David Catanese

About David Catanese

David Catanese is a 1983 graduate of Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y., a 1987 graduate of the Arizona State University College of Law and a 1992 graduate of the Arizona Trial College. In addition to the State Bar of Arizona, he is admitted to practice before the U.S District Court for the Ninth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He is an AV preeminent rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbell and has been selected by his peers as one of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers. David has been representing injured victims in Arizona for 27 years, including the areas of medical malpractice, legal malpractice, insurance broker negligence, product liability, civil rights violations, malicious prosecution, slip and fall, workplace injury and discrimination, construction site negligence, trucking accidents, boating accidents, and auto accidents.

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• Law School: Arizona State

Common questions about Personal Injury in Arizona

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What damages can I recover in an Arizona personal-injury case?

Economic damages cover medical bills (past and future), lost wages, lost earning capacity, and property damage. Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. Punitive damages are available in cases involving fraud, malice, or evil mind under ARS § 12-820.04, subject to a clear-and-convincing-evidence standard. Arizona has no statutory cap on most personal-injury damages.

How are personal-injury attorney fees structured in Arizona?

Most Arizona personal-injury attorneys work on contingency: typically 33% of the recovery if the case settles before suit is filed, 40% if a lawsuit is filed, and sometimes 45% if the case proceeds through trial. Court costs and expert-witness fees are generally advanced by the firm and reimbursed from the recovery. Initial consultations are almost always free.

How long do I have to file a personal-injury lawsuit in Arizona?

Arizona's general personal-injury statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of injury under ARS § 12-542. Claims against a government entity require a notice of claim within 180 days under ARS § 12-821.01, with the lawsuit filed within 1 year. Medical malpractice has its own 2-year limit under ARS § 12-542 but with a 'discovery rule' that may extend the start date.

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