What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Arizona?
In Arizona, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under A.R.S. § 12-542(1).
Personal injury Deadlines in Arizona
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Arizona?
In Arizona, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under A.R.S. § 12-542(1).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Arizona?
Two years after the cause of action accrues, for injuries done to the person of another.
Can the Arizona deadline for personal injury be extended?
Section 12-502 tolls for minority and incapacity. A claim against a public entity requires a notice of claim within 180 days and must be filed within one year, not two.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Arizona?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 180 days; suit within 1 year under A.R.S. §§ 12-821.01, 12-821. Section 12-821.01 requires a notice of claim to be filed with the public entity or employee within 180 days after the cause of action accrues, and the notice must state a specific amount for which the claim can be settled. Section 12-821 then cuts the filing p…
How does Arizona compare to other states for personal injury?
Arizona's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Arizona:
