Paul McGoldrick

About Paul McGoldrick

Paul McGoldrick is a personal-injury attorney at Shorall McGoldrick serving clients in Phoenix, 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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• 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.

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.

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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