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If you were hurt in a crash downtown or anywhere in central Phoenix, the insurance company is already working to pay you as little as possible. Kent Law works just as hard for you. We focus on personal injury, and we take the fight to the insurance company. Our Phoenix office is about 18 miles from Central Avenue and Roosevelt Street, and we come to you when you can't come to us. Call (480) 359-KENT today. No fee unless we win.
Where crashes happen in central and downtown Phoenix
Central Phoenix is where the freeways meet: I-10, I-17 and the Loop 202 all run through or near downtown. On city streets, crashes pile up on the busy grid: Van Buren Street, McDowell Road, Thomas Road, Roosevelt Street, 7th Street, 7th Avenue, 16th Street and 32nd Street. Downtown also has heavy foot, bike, scooter and light-rail traffic.
The City of Phoenix tracks where people are killed or seriously hurt. Its High Injury Network was built from five years of crash data (2016 through 2020), including 5,473 crashes citywide where someone was killed or seriously injured (City of Phoenix Road Safety Action Plan 2022/2023 Annual Report). The city's recent safety work shows where the problems are in central Phoenix:
- Downtown: a new signal at 7th Street and McKinley Street (June 2023), upgraded flashing-beacon crossings at 7th Street and Monroe (April 2023) and 3rd Avenue and Muhammad Ali Way (November 2023), and a temporary signal at Van Buren and Central Station (August 2023).
- 3rd Street: traffic signals rebuilt from McDowell Road north (October and November 2022), with new pedestrian crossing signals at Oak Street and Vernon Avenue.
- Van Buren Street: new pedestrian crossing signals at 27th Drive and 28th Avenue (August 2023) and on the east side of 30th Street (December 2022).
- Thomas and McDowell Roads: a signal rebuild at 32nd Street and Thomas (December 2023) and a pedestrian crossing signal at 41st Avenue and Thomas (June 2023). The fiscal year 2024 budget funded safety studies on McDowell Road from 24th to 28th Street and from 40th to 44th Street, and a fiscal year 2026 Highway Safety Improvement Program award will modernize the signal at 7th Street and McDowell Road.
Citywide, Phoenix had 37,472 crashes in 2024. 278 people were killed and 15,057 were injured (ADOT, 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5). See city-by-city numbers for the Valley in our Phoenix-area crash statistics.
Cases we handle for central Phoenix residents
Car accidents
Most of our cases are car crashes: left turns at busy signals, red-light crashes, and rear-end hits on freeway ramps and in downtown traffic. Arizona generally requires most auto policies to carry at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash for injuries (A.R.S. § 28-4009), and a hospital stay can go far past that. We look for every policy that may cover you. Learn how we handle car accident claims.
Pedestrian, bicycle and scooter accidents
Downtown and central Phoenix have more people on foot, on bikes and on scooters than most of the Valley. If a driver hit you, you may have a claim against the driver and, in some cases, your own auto policy, even if you weren't in a car. See pedestrian accident claims and bicycle accident claims.
Rideshare crashes
If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft, or hit by a rideshare driver, it depends on the facts. Which policy applies can turn on what the rideshare driver was doing in the app when the crash happened. The other driver's insurance and your own UM/UIM coverage may also apply. Learn about Uber and Lyft accident claims.
Hit-and-run and uninsured drivers
About 10.6% of Arizona drivers were uninsured in 2023, according to the Insurance Research Council (via the Insurance Information Institute). If the driver who hit you had no insurance or drove away, your own uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may pay for your injuries. See hit-and-run accidents and uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.
If you're in the hospital
Central Phoenix has several state-designated Level I trauma centers, including Valleywise Health Medical Center at 2601 E. Roosevelt St., Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix at 1111 E. McDowell Rd. and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (Arizona Department of Health Services trauma center list). You don't have to leave your bed to talk to us. We can come to you at the hospital or at home, or talk by phone or video.
How we handle central Phoenix injury cases
We move from day one. We get the crash report, look for video from nearby businesses and buildings before it's erased, talk to witnesses, and hire crash reconstructionists and other outside professionals when a case needs them. We deal with the insurance company, so you don't have to take their calls.
Here's our track record. Kent Law recovers millions of dollars for injured clients every year, and we have handled thousands of injury cases. We handle negotiated settlements, mediation, arbitration and trial. We take on denied and stalled claims, including cases already at the litigation stage. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Adam C. Kent founded Kent Law in 2011. He has practiced in Arizona since 2006 and started his career as a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Jonathan Henry, our Managing Attorney, brings extensive trial experience to cases that need to go before a jury.
Crash reports, court and deadlines
Phoenix Police usually investigate crashes on city streets in central and downtown Phoenix. Here's how to get a Phoenix police accident report. Arizona DPS usually handles I-10, I-17 and the Loop 202; DPS reports are requested through the DPS Public Services Portal (psp.azdps.gov). Once you hire us, we request the report for you.
Central Phoenix injury lawsuits are usually filed in Maricopa County Superior Court. The downtown Phoenix courthouse is at 201 W. Jefferson St.
Deadlines matter. In Arizona, most injury lawsuits must generally be filed within 2 years (A.R.S. § 12-542). Claims against the government move faster. If a public entity or public employee caused your crash, such as a City of Phoenix vehicle, you generally must file a notice of claim within 180 days (A.R.S. § 12-821.01). The lawsuit itself generally must be filed within 1 year (A.R.S. § 12-821). A crash with a Valley Metro bus or light rail train may be subject to the 180-day notice of claim (A.R.S. § 12-821.01). Call us early so we can protect your claim. Read more about the Arizona personal injury statute of limitations.
Meeting with us from central Phoenix
Our office is at 4001 E. Mountain Sky Ave., Ste. 105, Phoenix, AZ 85044, near I-10 and Chandler Boulevard. From downtown it's usually a straight trip down I-10. We usually meet at our office, but if you can't get here, we can come to you at the hospital or at home, or meet by phone or video. You can also call or text us.
Other areas we serve
Nearby, we also serve south Phoenix, west Phoenix and Maryvale and Glendale. See all the areas we serve. ¿Prefiere español? Lea esta página en español: abogado de accidentes en el centro de Phoenix.
Hurt in central or downtown Phoenix? Call Kent Law at (480) 359-KENT. No fee unless we win.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in downtown Phoenix?
No. Our only office is at 4001 E. Mountain Sky Ave., Ste. 105, Phoenix, AZ 85044, in Ahwatukee, about 18 miles from Central Avenue and Roosevelt Street. If you can't get here, we can come to you at the hospital or at home, or meet by phone or video.
What should I do after a crash downtown or in central Phoenix?
Call 911 if anyone is hurt and get medical care the same day, even if you feel okay. Get the report number from the Phoenix Police officer or DPS trooper. Take photos of the cars, the scene and your injuries, and get witness names and phone numbers. Nearby businesses and buildings may have cameras, so tell us right away where the crash happened. Then call Kent Law at (480) 359-KENT before you give a recorded statement to any insurance company.
I was hit while walking or on a scooter. Do I have a claim?
You may. If a driver hit you while you were walking, biking or riding a scooter, you may have a claim against the driver and, in some cases, your own auto policy, even if you weren't in a car. Talk to us about your facts.
How long do I have to file an injury claim?
Most Arizona injury lawsuits must generally be filed within 2 years (A.R.S. § 12-542). If a City of Phoenix vehicle or another public employee on the job caused your crash, you generally must file a notice of claim within 180 days (A.R.S. § 12-821.01) and file the lawsuit within 1 year (A.R.S. § 12-821). A crash with a Valley Metro bus or light rail train may be subject to the 180-day notice of claim (A.R.S. § 12-821.01). Call us early so we can protect your claim. Read more about the Arizona personal injury statute of limitations.
What if I was partly at fault?
You may still have a claim. Under Arizona's pure comparative fault law, your damages are generally reduced by your share of fault, not wiped out (A.R.S. § 12-2505). There are exceptions, so talk to us about your facts. Read more about Arizona comparative fault.
What does it cost to hire Kent Law?
We work on a contingency fee. No fee unless we win. We explain the written fee agreement before you sign.
Can I talk to someone in Spanish?
Yes. We have Spanish-speaking staff, and interpretation is always available. Se habla español. Read this page in Spanish: Abogado de accidentes en el centro de Phoenix.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different.