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Arizona’s Personal Injury Liability Law: A 2-Part Introduction

February 13, 2023

Personal injury laws vary from state to state. Navigating the specifics of Arizona’s personal injury liability law is essential in ensuring a successful outcome for your case; and, to receiving the MAXIMUM COMPENSATION FOR YOUR INJURIES YOU DESERVE!

It is important to remember that dealing with the legal system and insurance companies during a personal injury case will not be easy without professional assistance. The process can become so frustrating that many people give up, missing out on the compensation that they rightly deserve. This can be especially true for those who need to focus on healing and getting back to their regular lives. 

Don’t let this happen to you! Jeff GOULD Law is a champion for the rights of Arizona’s citizens, guiding our clients to recover MAXIMUM COMPENSATION in their cases by  guiding and advising you on your rights from start to successful resolution.  

Jeff GOULD Law is the Attorney in YOUR Corner, and we will fight for you every step of the way! 

1: Personal Injury Liability Law

Under Arizona’s personal injury liability law, individuals are protected when injured due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of another person or entity, such as a private business. Injured parties can receive compensation for their injuries and damages, including but not limited to:  medical  bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability, and more when they can prove the other party was negligent, at-fault, and/or responsible for their injury.

Arizona’s personal injury liability law helps investigating agencies, claims adjusters, attorneys and even the court evaluate who and how the responsible party was, in fact, responsible. This includes responsibility for injuries during incidents such as car accidents, falls, dog bites, medical malpractice, and more.

 If you have an injury caused by an automobile accident or a dog bite or one of these injury events and factors, you may have a personal injury case and could be entitled to compensation! Reach out to Jeff GOULD Law today.   All initial consultations are FREE!

2: Level Of Responsibility

The level of responsibility assessed in a personal injury case can impact the judgment and potential compensation awarded to the injured party. There are numerous and various factors utilized to determine the level of responsibility, such as comparative negligence and strict liability.

Arizona uses what is known as a comparative negligence law. This means that if an injured party is proven to be partly responsible for their injury, they may be awarded less compensation (according to the percentage of their comparative negligence fault).  A thorough understanding of this vital component of personal injury law is one of the many tools Jeff GOULD Law brings to the table, ensuring our clients don’t miss out on the total compensation they are entitled to receive!

Strict liability applies to injuries sustained from dog bites. In Arizona, this strict liability law means that a dog owner assumes responsibility for any injuries incurred if their dog bites someone, regardless of where the bite took place and the dog’s previous behavior.  There are 2 well known possible defenses in strict liability dog bites, and those are limited to whether the victim was a trespasser and/or provoked the dog/bite.   At Jeff GOULD Law we handle your dog bite injuries and damages from the start with the dog owner’s homeowners/renters insurance and into litigation to a jury to obtain maximum damages. 

When pursuing a personal injury case, there are many considerations to consider aside from the definition of responsibility. These include the statute of limitations on pursuing legal action and ensuring that your rights are protected during the process.  Given the numerous factors that go into this responsibility assessment, it is crucial to have Jeff GOULD Law on your side to ensure you recover the MAXIMUM COMPENSATION!

Jeff GOULD Law has been helping our clients navigate the Arizona judicial system with the utmost professionalism and compassion for over 25 years. We help our clients receive the MAXIMUM COMPENSATION that they are rightfully owed. 

As the old saying goes, the devil is in the details. Make sure you don’t get caught off guard during your personal injury case, and contact Jeff GOULD Law,  the Attorney in YOUR Corner TODAY!

DISCLAIMER: The information on this blog/site is NOT, nor is it intended to be, legal advice.  It is for general informational use only. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. Further, this information does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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