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Now Injury Law represents people hurt in Mesa, Arizona, from our central Phoenix office. Free consultation — you owe nothing unless we win. Most Arizona injury claims must be filed within two years, and claims against a public entity need a notice of claim within 180 days. Se habla español.
Key facts
| Filing deadline (most injury claims) | 2 years | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
|---|---|---|
| Claims against a public entity | Notice of claim within 180 days; lawsuit within 1 year | A.R.S. § 12-821.01, A.R.S. § 12-821 |
| Shared fault | Pure comparative fault: your share reduces, but does not bar, recovery | A.R.S. § 12-2505 |
| Arizona office | 340 E Palm Lane, Ste A265, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 · (480) 631-4945 | |
| Fee | Free consultation — you owe nothing unless we win | |
| Language | Se habla español (bilingual case managers) | |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Mesa’s freeways and arterials
Mesa covers a lot of ground. The Superstition Freeway (US-60) runs east–west through the middle of the city, the Loop 202 (Red Mountain to the north and Santan to the south) wraps around it, and the Loop 101 marks its western edge with Tempe. Wide arterials like Main Street, Southern Avenue, Broadway Road, Power Road and Country Club Drive carry fast traffic with frequent turning movements. Valley Metro light rail runs along Main Street downtown.
Typical Mesa crashes include high-speed freeway collisions in congestion, left-turn crashes on six-lane arterials, and pedestrian and bicycle collisions near light rail, schools, and downtown. In summer, extreme heat adds tire blowouts and vehicle failures to the list, which can raise questions about maintenance and product defects.
Where a Mesa case would be heard
The Maricopa County Superior Court operates its Southeast Justice Center at 222 E Javelina Ave in Mesa, and several justice courts for smaller civil matters share that complex. Larger injury lawsuits are filed in Superior Court, whose main courthouses are in downtown Phoenix. Most claims settle before trial, but we prepare each case as though it may be filed.
Arizona law, applied to your claim
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file (A.R.S. § 12-542). If a City of Mesa vehicle, bus or road condition is involved, a formal notice of claim is due within 180 days (A.R.S. § 12-821.01). Arizona uses pure comparative fault (A.R.S. § 12-2505): your recovery is reduced by your share of fault, but being partly at fault does not end your case.
Arizona is an at-fault insurance state. The other driver’s liability coverage is usually the first source of payment, and your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage can make a major difference if their policy is small.
After an accident in Mesa
Get medical care right away. Banner Desert Medical Center and other hospitals and urgent cares serve Mesa, and in the summer, heat exposure at a crash scene can be a medical issue on its own. Tell the provider every symptom, even ones that seem minor.
Photograph the vehicles and intersection, collect witness information, and write down the report number. Call your own insurer to report the crash, but don’t give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer until you have talked with us.
How we work for Mesa clients
You get a named case manager and a standing response window. We collect the police report (Mesa Police or the Arizona Department of Public Safety for freeway crashes), preserve evidence, connect you with treatment, and deal with the adjusters, then walk you through every offer before you decide.
Practice Areas
Cases we handle in Mesa
If you’re not sure whether you have a case, call anyway. The first conversation is free.
Car Accidents
Truck & Commercial Vehicles
Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Rideshare Accidents
Slip & Fall Injuries
Dog Bites
Brain Injury
Serious Injury Claims
Wrongful Death
Questions
Frequently asked
My crash was on the US-60. Who wrote the report?
Freeway crashes are usually handled by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). City streets are usually Mesa Police. We can request the report.
I was partly at fault. Is my claim over?
No. Under Arizona’s pure comparative fault rule, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault but not barred.
Do I need to drive to Phoenix?
No. Most of the work is done by phone, text and e-signature. We can meet when it helps.
How much does it cost?
No attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. The first conversation is free.
Contact
Time matters in injury cases
Evidence disappears, deadlines run, and adjusters move fast. Our Phoenix office is about 17 miles (roughly 25 minutes without traffic) from Mesa. The first conversation is free and confidential.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Contacting us does not create an attorney–client relationship.