Marshal LawArizona Personal Injury Lawyer

Nothing up front. Marshal Law handles Arizona injury cases on a contingency fee — we're paid a percentage of the recovery only if we win a settlement or verdict. The consultation is free, and if there's no recovery, you owe no attorney's fee.

Generally two years from the date of the injury under A.R.S. § 12-542. Claims against a city, county or the State of Arizona require a Notice of Claim within 180 days and a lawsuit within one year. Because exceptions exist, contact a lawyer as soon as possible rather than relying on the general rule.

It depends on the severity of your injuries, the cost of past and future medical care, lost income, pain and suffering, and the insurance available. Arizona places no cap on personal injury damages. Because of the state's low 25/50/15 minimum coverage, the value of a claim often hinges on finding every policy — including your own UM/UIM coverage. We evaluate all of this in a free consultation.

Yes. Arizona uses pure comparative negligence (A.R.S. § 12-2505). Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault but not eliminated — even a driver found 60% at fault can recover 40% of their damages. Insurers routinely overstate your share of fault, which is exactly where an experienced lawyer earns their keep.

No — not before speaking with a lawyer. Marshall spent years as an insurance-defense attorney and knows that the "friendly" recorded statement is designed to lock you into admissions that lower your claim's value. You are not required to give one. Refer the adjuster to Marshal Law instead.

You may be able to recover under your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, a resident relative's policy, or other liable parties such as an employer or vehicle owner. Arizona insurers must offer UM/UIM coverage, and many drivers have it without realizing it. We check every policy.

Marshall Bridges is licensed in Texas, and his Arizona bar admission is in progress alongside the opening of our Scottsdale office. Until admission is complete, Arizona matters are handled in association with Arizona-licensed counsel so that no client is ever without a properly licensed attorney. Consultations are available now.

Injury cases are won on medical proof. Marshall spent eight years as a U.S. Air Force combat medic and came into law already able to read medical records and diagnoses — something most lawyers have to learn on the job. He understands the echelon of care, so he can help clients get to the right provider and the right next treatment, spot under-diagnosed injuries, and rebut insurance doctors who claim you "should have healed by now."

Yes. Marshall Bridges is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He also holds an LL.M. in Risk Management in addition to his Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law, and has tried more than 100 cases.

Every case is prepared as if it is going to trial, and Marshall has taken more than 100 cases to verdict. Insurance companies track which firms never sue and offer them less; preparing for trial from day one is what produces full-value settlements — and when a carrier refuses to pay fair value, we file.

Straightforward claims with clear liability often settle within a few months of finishing treatment. Cases with disputed fault, serious injuries or low policy limits may take a year or more, particularly if a lawsuit is filed. We never rush a settlement before the full extent of your injuries is known.