Statute of Limitations
Arizona: 2 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 30 days; formal claim within 1 year
2 years (civil lawsuit); report to workers' comp within 30 days
Where to File in Arizona
Arizona applies pure comparative fault (A.R.S. § 12-2505), meaning workers can recover even if partially at fault, with damages reduced proportionally. Arizona has experienced explosive construction growth in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas, creating significant construction accident volume. Federal OSHA governs Arizona construction sites — Arizona does not have an approved state occupational safety plan for private sector employment. Phoenix and Scottsdale have seen high rates of residential and commercial construction injuries. Cases are filed in Arizona Superior Court. Heat-related illness combined with construction accidents is a unique Arizona hazard worth documenting.
Exposure in Arizona
Source: CPWR Construction Industry Data
Source: OSHA Construction Industry Cost Data