Arizona Car Accident Lawyer – Gregory Stuck, Esq.
A Trial Attorney Admitted in Arizona
Gregory Stuck is licensed in Arizona and represents people seriously injured in crashes across the state. Arizona matters are handled by appointment and remotely, with local counsel associated where a case benefits from it, and with the same trial-first preparation behind every case the firm takes.
Arizona Never Bars Your Recovery for Shared Fault
Arizona is a pure comparative fault state under A.R.S. 12-2505. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but never eliminated, and the Arizona Constitution makes fault a jury question in all cases. Adjusters who imply your share of blame kills the claim are describing some other state’s law.
No Caps, By Constitutional Command
The Arizona Constitution flatly prohibits laws limiting the damages recoverable for injury or death. Article 2, Section 31 has said so since statehood in 1912. The jury that hears an Arizona case decides its full value.
The Two Rules That Cut the Other Way
Honesty about Arizona law requires naming the rules that favor the defense. First, the seat belt defense: under Law v. Superior Court, unreasonable nonuse of a seat belt can reduce damages if the defense proves, usually through experts, that specific injuries were enhanced by nonuse. Second, several liability: under A.R.S. 12-2506 each defendant pays only its own percentage of fault, and defendants can point at empty chairs. Both rules reward the side that prepares harder: contesting the seat belt predicates and keeping every responsible party in the case is core trial work here.
Government Defendants Mean a 180-Day Clock
If a city, county, or state vehicle or road condition is involved, A.R.S. 12-821.01 requires a formal notice of claim with a specific amount within 180 days and suit within one year. This deadline destroys more Arizona claims than any other rule. The full authorities are collected in the Arizona Law Reference.
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Contingency representation, no attorney fee unless we recover. Case costs and expenses are explained in the written fee agreement. Call (407) 630-8692.