Medical Malpractice Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona

Medical Malpractice in Phoenix

Phoenix and Maricopa County have become increasingly active malpractice markets as the metro area's population has grown to over 5 million. The Arizona Constitution's anti-abrogation clause (Art. 18 § 6) has been consistently interpreted to prevent the legislature from imposing damage caps on tort claims including malpractice, making Arizona one of the relatively rare Sun Belt states without a cap. The growing presence of major academic medical systems including Banner University and Mayo Clinic Scottsdale/Phoenix means high-complexity surgeries and tertiary care are widely available — and with them, increased malpractice risk for complex cases. The 60-day notice requirement must be satisfied before filing; defendants may use the notice period to investigate and potentially facilitate early resolution.