{"id":371498,"date":"2016-11-15T18:28:23","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T23:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/arizona-law\/arizona-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline.html"},"modified":"2024-06-06T12:47:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T17:47:19","slug":"arizona-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/arizona-law\/arizona-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline.html","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Arizona Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline<\/h1>\n
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Most of us will get into a car accident at some point. Unfortunately, nobody teaches us what to do if we get into a car crash. You may not know if you have to report your accident. You may think it\u2019s okay to exchange insurance information with the other driver and be on your way.<\/p>\r\n

Whether you live in Phoenix or Tempe, you must deal with traffic. Odds are, you may be the victim of a rear-end accident. Worse yet, you may suffer injuries in a head-on collision. Regardless of the type of accident, you may have to sue the other driver.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we\u2019ll discuss the car accident settlement process and explain the average Arizona car accident claim timeline. If you still have questions about your case, contact an experienced Arizona car accident lawyer.<\/p>\r\n

Do I Need to Report a Car Accident in Arizona?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Arizona law doesn\u2019t require you to report a car accident involving only property damage. You can resolve the claim with the insurance company if nobody suffers bodily injury.<\/p>\r\n

You must report a car crash resulting in injury or death. You can do so verbally or in writing, whichever is faster.<\/p>\r\n

You must report the accident to the following parties:<\/p>\r\n