Key facts: Arizona
- Wrongful death deadline
- 2 years
- When the clock starts
- Generally the date of injury for personal injury claims; the date of death for wrongful death. Arizona follows the discovery rule for most negligence claims, which delays accrual when the injury was not, or could not reasonably have been, discovered at the time.
- Last verified
- 2026-05-22
- Source type
- Primary (state code or court opinion)
Details and exceptions for Arizona
Two years for both PI and wrongful death. The wrongful death clock runs from the date of death. Claims against public entities require a Notice of Claim within 180 days, with a one-year filing deadline thereafter under Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-821.01. Discovery rule and minor tolling apply.
Related: Arizona comparative negligence rule
Arizona follows a pure comparative rule. Pure comparative negligence; full damages reduced in proportion to the claimant’s fault. Exception: no comparative-negligence recovery for a claimant who intentionally, wilfully, or wantonly caused or contributed to the injury.
Read the full Arizona comparative negligence rule →This page is informational and does not constitute legal advice. Notice deadlines for claims against governmental units, medical malpractice, intentional torts, and other special categories run on separate tracks and can be much shorter. Confirm the controlling rule with a licensed Arizona attorney before relying on it.