Michael Harper

Harper Law Offices PC

Payson, Arizona • Serving Gila County

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About Michael Harper

Michael Harper is a personal-injury attorney at Harper Law Offices PC serving clients in Payson, 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: Arizona State

Common questions about Personal Injury in Arizona

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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.

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.

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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Practice Areas

Litigation Personal Injury Real Estate/Real Property

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Office Location

Harper Law Offices PC

111 W Cedar Ln Ste C

Payson, AZ 85541

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