Torgenson Law Blog

Article Summary It depends. Most times, settlements are paid in a lump sum payment, but larger settlements may be paid in installments. Yes. There is a designated order for how settlements are paid. Debts and legal fees are paid first, and the remaining balance goes...

Article Summary Arizona is a comparative fault state, which means someone can receive compensation from an accident claim even if they are found to be partially at fault.  Economic damages from an accident are determined by lost employment or wages in addition to the cost...

Article Summary The most common type of injury sustained in a car accident is a soft tissue injury. It is difficult to pin down an average payout for a soft tissue injury due to the number of factors that influence an injury settlement. Yes. It...

Article Summary Yes. A new dog bite law became effective in Arizona in September of 2025, requiring dog owners to stay at the scene and exchange information with the victim. Consequences for fleeing the scene include a Class 2 Misdemeanor, which could result in fines...

Article Summary In Arizona, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is two years from the date of the injury. If a case is not filed by that statutory deadline, the person with the claim will lose the right to recover damages...