About Douglas Sutherland
Douglas Sutherland is a personal-injury attorney at The Sutherland Law Firm serving clients in Kingman, Arizona. Personal-injury claims in Arizona are subject to a 2-year statute of limitations under ARS § 12-542 (with a 180-day notice-of-claim requirement under § 12-821.01 for cases against government entities) and apply pure comparative negligence under ARS § 12-2505. See contact details below for consultation.
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Education
- Law School: Washburn
Common questions about Personal Injury in Arizona
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Is Arizona a no-fault state for car accidents?
No. Arizona is a fault-based ('tort') state for auto accidents, not a no-fault state. The injured party can pursue a claim against the at-fault driver and that driver's liability insurer. Minimum required auto liability coverage is $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident for bodily injury and $15,000 for property damage under ARS § 28-4009.
What if I'm injured on government property or by a government employee in Arizona?
Claims against Arizona state, city, or county entities require a written notice of claim within 180 days of the incident under ARS § 12-821.01, with the lawsuit filed within 1 year. The notice must include specific facts and a sum certain demanded. Sovereign immunity has been largely waived for tort claims, but procedural requirements are unforgiving - missing the 180-day notice generally bars the claim entirely.
Is Arizona a comparative-fault state?
Yes. Arizona follows pure comparative negligence under ARS § 12-2505. You can recover damages even if you are found 99% at fault, but your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. There is no threshold beyond which a plaintiff is barred from recovery, unlike modified-comparative states.
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The Sutherland Law Firm
722 E Beale
Kingman, AZ 86401
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