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Phoenix, Arizona

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Car accidentTruck or commercial vehicleUber or LyftMotorcycleHit while walking or cyclingSomething else

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Car accident claims in Phoenix

The short answer

Phoenix is in Maricopa County, so injury lawsuits from Phoenix crashes are usually filed in Maricopa County Superior Court or, for smaller claims, a Maricopa County Justice Court. You can request a Phoenix Police crash report through the city's public records portal. If state troopers handled a freeway crash, the report comes from the Arizona Department of Public Safety instead. ClaimFinch can connect you with one participating local injury attorney who handles cases in Phoenix.

Which court handles Phoenix injury cases

Civil lawsuits in Maricopa County are filed in either the Superior Court or a Justice Court, depending on the amount involved. Larger injury cases usually go to Maricopa County Superior Court, and smaller civil claims go to a Justice Court.

The Superior Court has several locations, including downtown Phoenix and regional centers around the county. Where a case is filed can depend on its details, and an attorney can tell you which court fits yours.

How to get a Phoenix Police crash report

  • Go to the Phoenix Police public records portal at phxpublicsafety.phoenix.gov and sign in.
  • Choose Submit Requests, select a traffic crash report, fill out the form and pay online.
  • You'll get a confirmation email after you pay.
  • Check View Requests. When the status says Completed, you can download your report.
  • Need help? Call the Phoenix Police Public Records and Services Unit at 602-534-1127, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 3-Point Claim Check

  1. 1

    An injury

    You were hurt, even if it didn't seem serious at first.

  2. 2

    Someone else at fault

    Another driver or company caused the crash.

  3. 3

    Insurance coverage

    There's a policy that may cover what happened.

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If the crash happened on a Phoenix freeway

Phoenix area freeways include I-10, I-17, SR 51, Loop 101 and Loop 202, all managed by ADOT. If an Arizona DPS trooper investigated your crash on an interstate or state highway, your report comes from DPS, not Phoenix Police.

You can request a DPS collision report online through the DPS Public Services Portal at psp.azdps.gov. DPS says to wait at least 14 days after the crash before checking, since troopers have up to 14 days to submit reports. For crashes on city streets, contact Phoenix Police.

Arizona rules that apply in Phoenix

Arizona law applies to Phoenix crashes. You generally have two years to file an injury lawsuit (A.R.S. § 12-542). If you were partly at fault, you can generally still recover, but your recovery is reduced by your share (A.R.S. § 12-2505).

If a City of Phoenix vehicle or a city road problem was involved, a written notice of claim is generally due within 180 days (A.R.S. § 12-821.01). That deadline is much shorter than the usual two years.

Talking with a participating attorney near you

ClaimFinch is a marketing service, not a law firm. After you answer a few questions, we can connect you with one participating local injury attorney who handles car accident cases in Phoenix and Maricopa County.

The attorney can look at your crash report, your medical records and your deadlines, and tell you your options. It's free to check your claim, and you don't have to go ahead.

How it works

  1. 1

    Answer a few questions

    Tell us what happened. It takes about a minute.

  2. 2

    A local attorney's office calls you

    If it looks like you might have a claim, we match you with one participating attorney near you, and their office gives you a quick call.

  3. 3

    They explain your options for free

    No upfront attorney's fees, and they're only paid if you recover.

Common questions

Do I need my crash report before I talk to an attorney?

No. It helps to have the report number if you got one at the scene, but you can check your claim first. An attorney can help you get the report later.

How do I know if Phoenix Police or DPS has my report?

Look at the paperwork the officer gave you. Phoenix Police usually handle crashes on city streets, while DPS troopers handle many crashes on interstates and state highways. DPS says to contact the local agency for crashes on city or county roads.

Does it cost anything to talk to a participating attorney?

Participating attorneys work on contingency. No upfront attorney's fees, and they're only paid if you recover.

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Arizona car accident claimsCan you claim without a police report?Do I need a lawyer for a car accident?

Last reviewed October 2026. This is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different.

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