Michael Sheridan
Michael J. Sheridan
About Michael Sheridan
U.S. Army – 1973-1975
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Education
- Law School: WMU Thomas M Cooley
Common questions about Personal Injury in Arizona
Answered by Arizona Attorney Search Network
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.
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.
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.