This calculator estimates what a personal injury claim could be worth under Arizona law. It applies Arizona’s pure comparative rule, the two-year deadline to file suit and the insurance that usually pays, then shows the math line by line, including what you might take home after a lawyer’s fee.
Because Arizona uses pure comparative fault, you will see a value even at high fault levels, reduced by your share.
Arizona rules behind this estimate
Fault. Arizona uses pure comparative fault. If a jury finds you 20% at fault, your award drops by 20%, and you can still recover something even if you were mostly to blame. Insurers still argue your share up, because every point of fault comes off the payout.
Deadline. You have two years from the injury to file a lawsuit in Arizona. A claim against a city, county or state agency usually needs written notice much sooner, sometimes within months. Missing the deadline almost always ends the claim, and with it your leverage to settle.
Insurance. Who pays depends on how you were hurt: auto insurance for a crash, a homeowner’s or business liability policy for an injury on someone’s property, or the at-fault party’s own assets when there is no insurance. The limit of that policy often sets the practical ceiling on a settlement.
Damage caps. None. Arizona’s constitution bars limits on injury damages.
Arizona personal injury questions
Can I still get a settlement in Arizona if I was partly at fault?
Yes. Arizona uses pure comparative fault, so you can recover even if you were mostly at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Arizona?
two years from the injury in most cases.
Who pays a personal injury settlement?
Usually the at-fault party’s insurer: auto, homeowner’s or business liability coverage. The policy limit often sets the practical ceiling.
Does Arizona cap pain and suffering damages?
Not in most injury cases. None. Arizona’s constitution bars limits on injury damages.