What is the average settlement for a car accident in Arizona?

Car accident settlement amounts in Arizona can vary enormously, but the rough average falls between roughly $10,000 and goes up to over $30,000. Some car accident cases settle for over a million dollars.

What should I do after a car accident in Arizona?

It’s important to call the police, even after a minor car accident. In cases involving injuries or property damage, the responding police officer will prepare a police report. This report will be very important for any future insurance claim or lawsuit.

How long after a car accident can you sue in Arizona?

two years
Under ARS § 12-542 the Arizona statute of limitations for alleging a personal injury in a car accident is “two years after the cause of action accrues.” This two year time period generally begins on the day of the accident.

How long does an insurance company have to settle a claim in Arizona?

40 days
In Arizona, insurance companies have 40 days to settle a claim after it’s been filed. Additionally, insurance companies operating in Arizona must acknowledge the claim within a certain amount of time and then decide whether to accept it before paying out the final settlement.

What does a car accident lawyer do?

A car accident lawyer helps victims build personal injury claims and seek compensation for the damages other drivers cause. Car accidents can result in significant injuries that can take years to heal, and in many cases, the victims never fully recover.

Is Arizona a no fault state for car accidents?

Arizona Is a “Fault” Car Accident State This means that the person who was at fault for causing the car accident is also responsible for any resulting harm (from a practical standpoint, the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier will absorb these losses, up to policy limits).

How long after a car accident can you file a police report in Arizona?

within 24 hours
Law enforcement is required to file a written accident report within 24 hours in any of the following circumstances: There is a death or injury.

Is AZ a no fault state?

A small number of states use a no-fault system for awarding compensation after a car accident. However, Arizona is an at-fault state. That means that whoever is responsible for causing an accident in Arizona has to pay for it. Read on for more information from the car accident lawyers at Brown & Hobkirk, PLLC.

How is fault determined in a car accident in Arizona?

Arizona follows a “pure comparative fault” rule when both parties are found to share blame for an accident. In most car accident cases, the jury is asked to calculate two things based on the evidence: The total dollar amount of the plaintiff’s damages, and the percentage of fault that belongs to each party.

What are unfair claims settlement practices?

An unfair claims practice is what happens when an insurer tries to delay, avoid, or reduce the size of a claim that is due to be paid out to an insured party. Insurers that do this are trying to reduce costs or delay payments to insured parties, and are often engaging in practices that are illegal.