Peter Akmajian

About Peter Akmajian

Peter Akmajian is a 1984 graduate, with distinction, of the University of  Arizona College of Law.  After graduation he clerked for the Honorable Frank X. Gordon on the Arizona Supreme Court.  Peter is a certified specialist in personal injury and wrongful death and focuses his practice on representing patients and their families in medical malpractice cases.  Peter is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyer, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers and the American Board of Trial Advocates.  Peter serves on several boards, including the Arizona Justice Project and Triangle Y Ranch Camp.

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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.

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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