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Ron breaks down Arizona personal injury law in plain English. Statutes, deadlines, and legal strategies explained without the jargon.

Ron DeBrigida, J.D. · May 19, 2026 · 10 min

AZ Negligent Hiring: ABA and Behavioral Health

Arizona negligent hiring law applied to ABA and pediatric behavioral health. ARS 36-425.03, fingerprint clearance, AHCCCS screening, SOL, notice.

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Ron DeBrigida, J.D. · April 27, 2026 · 10 min

Arizona Educator Misconduct Laws: ARS 12-514

How Arizona's 12-year statute under ARS 12-514 and the 180-day Notice of Claim under ARS 12-821.01 work together. Six claim theories against districts.

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Ron DeBrigida, J.D. · April 15, 2026 · 14 min

Arizona Uninsured Motorist Laws: ARS 20-259.01

Arizona UM/UIM laws explained: ARS 20-259.01 mandates the offer; stacking rules. 1-in-8 AZ drivers uninsured. Statewide intake (602) 654-0202.

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Ron DeBrigida, J.D. · April 15, 2026 · 12 min

Arizona Restaurant Injury Laws: ARS 12-542

Arizona restaurant injury laws explained: ARS 12-542 two-year deadline. Premises duty. Punitive limits. Statewide intake (602) 654-0202.

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Ron DeBrigida, J.D. · April 11, 2026 · 16 min

Arizona Pedestrian Laws: ARS 28-790 to 28-797

Arizona pedestrian laws explained: ARS 28-792 right-of-way. ARS 28-796 sidewalks. ARS 12-821.01 if govt. Statewide intake (602) 654-0202.

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Ron DeBrigida, J.D. · April 10, 2026 · 12 min

AZ Elder Abuse Laws: ARS 46-451 + Reporting

Arizona elder abuse laws explained: ARS 46-451 definitions. ARS 46-454 mandatory reporting. Class 2 felony. Statewide intake (602) 654-0202.

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Ron DeBrigida, J.D. · April 9, 2026 · 14 min

AZ Drowsy Driving Laws: HOS + ELD Liability

Arizona drowsy driving laws explained: 49 CFR 395.3 HOS. ELD mandate. ARS 23-401 employer duty. Statewide intake (602) 654-0202.

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Ron DeBrigida, J.D. · April 9, 2026 · 11 min

Arizona School District Liability: 180-Day Rule

Arizona school district laws explained: ARS 12-821.01 180-day notice. ARS 12-821 one-year suit (vs 2-year private). Statewide intake (602) 654-0202.

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Ron DeBrigida, J.D. · April 8, 2026 · 14 min

Arizona Car Accident Laws: Fault + Deadlines

Arizona car accident laws explained: ARS 12-2505 pure comparative fault. ARS 12-542 deadline. ARS 12-821.01 for govt. Statewide intake (602) 654-0202.

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Ron DeBrigida, J.D. · April 7, 2026 · 14 min

Arizona Wrong-Way Crash Laws: ARS 28-1381 DUI

Wrong-way crashes in Arizona are overwhelmingly DUI-related. Here's the liability framework: ARS 28-1381, dram shop rules, and punitive damage standards.

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Ron DeBrigida, J.D. · April 5, 2026 · 14 min

Arizona Hit-and-Run Laws: ARS 28-661 to 28-665

Arizona hit-and-run laws explained: ARS 28-661 through 28-665 criminal duties + civil liability. 16,136 crashes 2024. Statewide intake (602) 654-0202.

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Ron DeBrigida, J.D. · April 3, 2026 · 14 min

Arizona Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations

Arizona's wrongful death statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of death (ARS 12-611), plus the 180-day deadline if a government entity is involved.

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