Tucson Personal Injury Attorneys
Leading Tucson Personal Injury Lawyers
STANDING WITH TUCSON FAMILIES AFTER SERIOUS INJURY
When a sudden injury or loss turns life upside down, you need more than legal answers, you need a team that understands the realities Tucson families face. Our attorneys bring decades of experience handling complex injury, wrongful death, and elder-care negligence cases throughout Southern Arizona.
Genuine Arizona Roots
AZ Board Certified Specialist*
in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
True Litigation Lawyers
Dedicated to helping victims in Arizona with Serious Injury cases
Nursing Home Abuse
Protecting vulnerable residents when neglect, poor supervision, or unsafe conditions in care facilities lead to preventable harm.
Catastrophic injuries
Supporting individuals who have suffered life-altering injuries by uncovering what went wrong and pursuing the compensation needed for long-term recovery and care.
Wrongful Death
Helping families pursue justice and accountability after a preventable loss caused by negligence, recklessness, or misconduct.
Legal Malpractice
Representing individuals harmed when their attorney’s negligence, inattention, or ethical violations result in avoidable damage to their case.
Motorcycle Accidents
Advocating for injured riders whose crashes were caused by careless drivers, unsafe road conditions, or preventable hazards.
Record-Setting
$28 Million
Psychiatric Malpractice Case in Arizona
With decades of experience and a deep understanding of complex litigation, Miller Kory Rowe stands beside families facing life-altering cases.
Details Specific to our Tucson Location
For clients in Southern Arizona who need clarity and support after a serious injury, our Tucson office is centrally located at:
2135 East Grant Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85719
- Tucson City Court
- City Court | South Tucson Arizona
- Tucson | District of Arizona
- Pima County, AZ
- Arizona Judicial Branch
These courts handle matters ranging from traffic collisions to complex personal injury cases. Knowing where your case belongs — and how each court operates — is part of how we guide you through the process with confidence.
Understanding Personal Injury Cases in Tucson
A personal injury case begins with a simple truth: someone failed to act safely, and that failure caused preventable harm. In legal terms, this is called negligence. But for families, it feels much more personal — the crash that shouldn’t have happened, the medical error that should have been caught, or the unsafe property condition that caused a life-changing injury.
In Tucson and Southern Arizona, preventable injuries often arise from:
- Car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian collisions
- Medical negligence or delayed diagnosis
- Unsafe or poorly maintained properties
- Nursing home or assisted-living neglect
- Construction and workplace hazards
- Defective products or equipment
- Catastrophic injuries caused by gross negligence
Every case is different, but the common thread is that someone was harmed because a person or company failed to follow safety rules designed to protect all of us.

Common Injuries and Warning Signs
Serious Physical Injuries
Many clients come to us after experiencing injuries that require extensive treatment, rehabilitation, or long-term care, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord and neck injuries
- Internal bleeding or organ damage
- Multiple fractures
- Severe burns
- Permanent mobility loss
These injuries often require ongoing medical support, specialists, and a clear plan for future care. We work closely with medical experts to understand the full impact of your injuries and build a case that reflects the long-term needs of your family.
Emotional and Behavioral Impacts
After a trauma, emotional injuries can be just as disruptive as physical ones. Many people experience:
- Anxiety or fear, especially when driving
- Depression or withdrawal
- Difficulty sleeping
- Irritability or mood changes
- PTSD symptoms after severe crashes or traumatic events
These signs matter. They affect daily life, family relationships, and the ability to work. Arizona law allows recovery for emotional harm, and we help document the full picture of your experience.
Long-Term Consequences
Some injuries affect every part of life. Families may face:
- Loss of income
- Reduced ability to work
- Chronic pain
- Expensive home modifications
- The need for long-term caregivers
- Loss of independence
Our job is to ensure your claim reflects not just the immediate harm, but the lasting and future consequences.
Systemic Issues That Contribute to Preventable Injuries
Just as the nursing home page addressed systemic failures, many personal injury cases in Tucson arise from broader patterns of negligence.
Local Risk Factors
Southern Arizona faces unique challenges:
- High-speed travel corridors such as I-10, Miracle Mile, Grant Road, and Oracle Road see frequent and severe collisions.
- Extreme heat affects tire pressure, road surfaces, and visibility, contributing to preventable accidents.
- Hospital understaffing and high turnover can lead to medical errors or delayed diagnosis.
- Rapid development in certain Tucson neighborhoods results in increased construction hazards.
- Aging infrastructure leads to unsafe sidewalks, parking lots, or public spaces.
These issues create conditions where neglect and safety violations become more common.
Oversight and Safety Agencies
Depending on the nature of the injury, oversight may involve:
- Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
- Arizona Department of Health Services
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (for trucking crashes)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Local law enforcement and crash reconstruction teams
Understanding which agency has jurisdiction — and what records are available — can significantly strengthen your case.
Your Legal Rights in Arizona
Arizona law provides clear rights for individuals injured by another person’s negligence. These rights ensure victims can seek accountability and financial support.
Key Legal Protections
Personal injury claims in Arizona allow you to pursue compensation for:
- Medical bills (past and future)
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Property damage
- Long-term care needs
- Loss of consortium (impact on family relationships)
Wrongful death claims allow families to pursue damages for:
- Funeral expenses
- Lost income
- Loss of companionship
- Medical expenses
- Emotional and financial impact of the loss
Arizona’s Comparative Fault Rule
Even if you were partially responsible for the incident, you may still recover compensation under Arizona’s comparative negligence laws. The amount is adjusted based on each party’s degree of fault. Our job is to ensure the full truth of your case is understood and fairly evaluated.
Statutes of Limitation
Time limits matter:
- Most personal injury cases: 2 years
- Wrongful death cases: 2 years
- Medical malpractice: often shorter, depending on discovery
- Government claims: 180 days notice requirement
Missing a deadline can permanently prevent recovery, which is why early legal guidance is critical. Cases filed in Pima County Superior Court must meet strict procedural requirements — something out-of-state firms often overlook.
What to Do After a Serious Injury
When someone is hurt, taking the right steps early can make an enormous difference in the outcome of the case.
Immediate Steps to Protect Yourself
- Seek medical treatment right away — even if you feel “fine.”
- Document everything — injuries, damage, and the scene.
- Collect witness information before memories fade.
- Avoid recorded statements with insurance companies.
- Keep all receipts, medical records, and correspondence.
- Contact an experienced Arizona attorney as soon as possible.
We help clients navigate each of these steps so nothing is missed and your rights remain protected.

Local Support Resources
Families recovering from serious injuries often need more than legal guidance. Tucson offers support systems that can help, including:
- Banner – University Medical Center Tucson
- St. Mary’s Hospital
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Pima Council on Aging (PCOA)
- CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness
- Tucson Victim Compensation Program
These local resources can help with physical recovery, emotional support, transportation, and rehabilitation.
Understanding the Impact of a Serious Injury
Physical Effects
Recovery may require surgery, hospitalization, months of physical therapy, or adaptive equipment. Some injuries have lifelong consequences.
Emotional Effects
Trauma can affect every aspect of daily life. Understanding and validating these effects is part of our work with clients.
Financial Effects
Medical bills, lost income, and home adjustments quickly add up. Our attorneys work to quantify both immediate and long-term financial impact so nothing is overlooked.
Real Client Testimonials
Our dedication to achieving successful outcomes for our clients is reflected in the authentic stories they share in our testimonials.
Many of these families came to us after discovering neglect in a nursing home or care facility.
“Teri Rowe and the team at MKR are highly recommended. My family and I went to Teri under the worst of circumstances and she was always kind, comforting, and helpful. Our case was complicated, sad, confusing and frustrating. She managed everything wonderfully. Our family lawyer referred us to Teri because Teri has a reputation for being the best. She definitely lives up to her reputation.”
— Michael Stenoien
“My sisters and I couldn’t have made a better choice by choosing Miller Kory Rowe to represent us. From day one to the end, their empathy, their professionalism and their confidence in our case never wavered. We were given the faith and they kept it. Their approach was completely professional but their concern for our case was equally personal. They took into account every little detail. They valued for us, our family values and ensured justice was done. We now have complete closure that this lawsuit is behind us, we can move forward knowing that we got some measure of justice for the harm done to our mother. Thank you so much Liz, Gabe and Stephanie.”
— Sherrie Dudek
“From our initial consultation to our final settlement. Miller, Kory and Rowe was with us every step of the way. Gabe and team kept us abreast of any updates on the case in a timely fashion and were always, often within minutes of an email, to walk us through what was happening in our case or clarify any questions we may have.
MKR’s compassion and thoughtfulness was genuine and was able to ease our minds in what was a difficult time with the passing of our mom. Gabe’s experience with these cases was very evident in our interactions and we had the utmost confidence in his representation. I would highly recommend MKR if you are ever in need of an attorney.”
— Joseph Shown
At Miller Kory Rowe, we are not afraid to take cases to trial. We are Arizona litigators with deep experience handling serious injury and wrongful death claims for families across the state.
Every case is prepared with the courtroom in mind. That level of preparation strengthens our strategy, builds trust with our clients, and puts pressure on the defense. We work with respected experts, craft compelling exhibits, and uncover the details that help juries understand the truth.
Whether your case involves medical negligence, elder abuse, or another form of life-changing harm, our focus stays the same: clear answers and meaningful results.
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