Tempe, Arizona
Tempe personal injury lawyer, 15 minutes away.
Tempe has more freeways meeting in it than almost anywhere in the Valley: I-10, US-60, the Loop 101 and the Loop 202. Add ASU, light rail, the streetcar and scooters, and crashes come in every form. Our Phoenix office is about 15 minutes away.
- Free consultation — you owe nothing unless we win
- Se habla español
- Office in Phoenix
Now Injury Law represents people hurt in Tempe, 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 |
A crossroads city
Tempe is bordered and crossed by I-10, the Superstition Freeway (US-60), the Loop 101 and the Loop 202 (Red Mountain). Its interchanges see constant merging traffic. Arizona State University sits next to downtown Mill Avenue, and Valley Metro light rail and the Tempe Streetcar run through the area.
Students, cyclists, scooter riders and pedestrians share the road with heavy traffic. Many Tempe injuries happen to people who were not in a car at all, and those claims often depend on the driver’s insurance and the injured person’s own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
Scooters, bikes and pedestrians
If you were hurt on a bike or scooter, keep the device, take photos of it and of the scene, and save any app records showing your ride. If a hazard in the road or sidewalk caused the fall, a city or property owner may be involved. Arizona’s 180-day notice-of-claim rule applies to claims against public entities.
Under Arizona’s pure comparative fault rule, being partly at fault, for example riding outside a bike lane, reduces but does not end your claim.
How we work with students and young adults
Many Tempe clients are students or young professionals who have never dealt with an insurance claim. We explain each step in plain language, coordinate with campus or student health insurance where relevant, and handle the adjusters so you can focus on recovering and on school or work. Your case manager has a standing response window, so you always know when you will hear back.
What the law means for your claim
Arizona’s general deadline for injury claims is two years (A.R.S. § 12-542). If a city, county or state entity is involved, a notice of claim is due within 180 days and the lawsuit within one year (A.R.S. §§ 12-821.01, 12-821). Arizona uses pure comparative fault (A.R.S. § 12-2505), so your recovery is reduced by your share of fault but not eliminated by it.
Lawsuits are filed in the Maricopa County Superior Court, whose main courthouses are on Jefferson Street in downtown Phoenix, a few minutes from our office. Most claims resolve through negotiation, but we prepare each case as though it could be tried.
Practice Areas
Cases we handle in Tempe
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
I was hit while riding a scooter. Does car insurance help?
Possibly. The driver’s liability insurance is the main source, and your own auto policy’s uninsured/underinsured coverage may apply. We review every policy.
I’m an ASU student from out of state. Can I bring a claim?
Generally, yes. An injury in Arizona is usually handled under Arizona law and in Arizona courts.
How far is your office?
About 9 miles, roughly 15 minutes without traffic.
Do you have Spanish-speaking staff?
Yes. Se habla español.
Contact
Time matters in injury cases
Evidence disappears, deadlines run, and adjusters move fast. Our Phoenix office is about 9 miles (roughly 15 minutes without traffic) from Tempe. The first conversation is free and confidential.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Contacting us does not create an attorney–client relationship.