About Don Stevens
Mediator: 40+ years experience and professional training in personal injury, wrongful death, professional negligence, insurance coverage, partnership dissolution, employment.
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Education
- Law School: U of Arizona
Common questions about Personal Injury in Arizona
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Do most personal-injury cases in Arizona go to trial?
No - over 95% of personal-injury cases in Arizona settle before trial. The typical process involves a demand letter to the at-fault party's insurer, negotiation, formal complaint and discovery if no settlement, then mediation. Most non-litigated claims resolve within 6-12 months; cases that go to suit typically take 12-24 months from filing to settlement or verdict.
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.
Should I have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage in Arizona?
Yes. Auto insurers must offer UM/UIM coverage under ARS § 20-259.01, though it can be rejected in writing. Roughly 12% of Arizona drivers are uninsured, and many more carry only state minimums that won't cover serious injuries. UM/UIM pays your damages when the at-fault driver is uninsured, underinsured, or a hit-and-run, and is one of the most cost-effective coverages available.
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Don Stevens PC
2095 W RUNNING IRON LN
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
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