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Client: Unfortunately, I got into an accident. A lot of attorneys didn't want to take the case. Most of them didn't even want to pick it up. They want something real easy, drop in the bucket and you're done. Not Adam. Adam's like, "Bring it on. This is what I live for." Adam likes a challenge. And I wound up getting a settlement that was much nicer than I was expecting. If you need an attorney that isn't afraid of a challenge, that will start to work from day one and really, really go to work for you... Adam Kent is the one you want.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Hurt in a crash in Mesa? You need a Mesa personal injury lawyer who treats your case like it matters, because the insurance company already has adjusters and lawyers working to pay you as little as possible. Kent Law represents people injured in Mesa, from downtown to the Superstition Springs area and out past Power Road. We take the fight to the insurance company, and we have handled thousands of injury cases. Most of our cases are motor vehicle collisions, and most of our crash cases happen on city streets and at intersections. Call (480) 359-KENT today. Free case review. No fee unless we win.
Car crashes and injuries in Mesa
Mesa is the largest city in the East Valley, and its roads carry a lot of traffic. According to ADOT's 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts (Table 2-5, p. 13), Mesa had 8,022 crashes in 2024. That includes 46 fatal crashes and 2,503 injury crashes. Forty-eight people were killed and 3,531 people were injured in Mesa that year.
Mesa is in Maricopa County, which had 72.74% of all Arizona crashes and 50.13% of fatal crashes in 2024 (ADOT, p. 13). Statewide, Arizona had 121,107 crashes, with 1,228 people killed and 54,426 people injured (Table 1-1, p. 2).
Mesa is big and spread out. US 60 (the Superstition Freeway), Loop 202 (Red Mountain and Santan), and Loop 101 border or cross the city. Drivers share Main Street, Broadway Road, Southern Avenue, University Drive, Country Club Drive, Power Road, and Signal Butte Road with buses, cyclists, people on foot, and the Valley Metro light rail running along Main Street. People head to downtown Mesa, Mesa Community College, the Superstition Springs area, and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport area in southeast Mesa. In the winter, visitors and retirees add to the traffic. Trucks and delivery vans fill the freeways.
Freeway pileups make the news. But most of the crash cases we handle happen on city streets and at intersections: a driver runs a red light, cuts a left turn too close, or rear-ends someone at a stoplight. Those crashes hurt people too, and they deserve the same fight.
Cases we handle for Mesa residents
Car accidents
A crash on Southern Avenue or Country Club Drive can change your life in seconds. Neck and back injuries, broken bones, and head injuries can mean weeks off work and months of treatment. The other driver's insurer starts building its side of the case right away. We start building yours. We gather the police report, photos, witness information, and medical records. When a case needs it, we hire crash reconstruction experts and other experts to show how the crash happened. Arizona uses pure comparative fault. If the insurer says you were partly to blame, your damages are reduced by your share of fault, generally not wiped out. Don't let an adjuster talk you out of a claim. Learn more about our car accident cases. There are exceptions, such as A.R.S. § 12-711 for some alcohol- or drug-related situations, so talk to us about your facts.
Rear-end collisions
Rear-end crashes are the most common type of multi-vehicle crash in Arizona. ADOT counted 38,654 of them in 2024, or 37.51% of multi-vehicle crashes, including 12,221 injury crashes (Table 3-1, p. 18). In Mesa, they happen in stop-and-go traffic on Broadway Road and University Drive, at red lights on Power Road, and in backups near freeway on-ramps. The insurer may call it a minor crash because the bumper looks fine. Whiplash, back injuries, and concussions don't show up on a bumper. See a doctor even if you feel okay, and keep every record. We use those records to show the full harm the crash did to you. See our rear-end collision page.
Motorcycle accidents
Riders have little protection when a driver turns left in front of them on a road like Signal Butte Road or pulls out from a side street without looking. Left turns are dangerous for everyone: ADOT counted 16,866 left-turn crashes statewide in 2024, 127 of them fatal (Table 3-1, p. 18). That same year, 219 motorcycle riders and passengers were killed in Arizona and 2,503 were injured (Table 1-1, p. 2). Insurers often assume the rider was speeding or weaving. We push back with the facts: the scene, the damage, witness accounts, and crash reconstruction when a case needs it. Motorcycle injuries are often severe, so we look at the full picture, including future treatment and lost work. Read about our motorcycle accident cases.
Truck accidents
Semi-trucks and delivery trucks move through Mesa every day on US 60, Loop 202, and Loop 101, and delivery trucks stop on city streets too. In 2024, 3,245 truck tractors were involved in Arizona crashes, 106 of them in fatal crashes and 679 in injury crashes (ADOT, Table 5-2, p. 27). A truck crash can involve the driver, the trucking company, and more than one insurer. Each one has lawyers protecting its money. We gather the evidence, and we hire crash reconstruction experts and other experts when a case calls for it. If your crash happened on a freeway, Arizona DPS usually writes the report, and we request it once you hire us. See our truck accident page.
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
People walk and ride all over Mesa: to light rail stops along Main Street, around downtown Mesa, and to classes at Mesa Community College. When a car hits someone on foot or on a bike, the injuries are often serious. In 2024, 263 pedestrians were killed and 1,912 injured in Arizona, and 12.55% of pedestrian crashes were fatal. That same year, 44 bicyclists were killed and 1,349 injured, and 3.19% of bicycle crashes were fatal (ADOT, Table 1-1 and Arizona at a Glance, p. 2). Drivers often say they never saw the person. We look at lighting, sight lines, signals, and witness accounts to show what really happened. Learn more about pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents.
Hit-and-run and uninsured drivers
If a driver hits you on a Mesa street and takes off, or the at-fault driver has no insurance, you may still have options. ADOT counted 16,136 hit-and-run crashes in Arizona in 2024, about 13.3% of all crashes. They killed 86 people and injured 4,202 (Table 5-3, p. 28). The Insurance Research Council estimated that 10.6% of Arizona drivers were uninsured in 2023. Even insured drivers may carry only Arizona's minimum limits: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $15,000 for property damage. That may not cover a serious injury. Uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can help. Arizona insurers must offer it in writing, though drivers can decline it. We review your policy and go after the sources of coverage that may apply. See our hit-and-run page.
Dog bites and falls
A dog bite in a Mesa neighborhood or a fall at a store can leave you with scars, broken bones, or surgery. Under Arizona's dog bite law, A.R.S. § 11-1025, a dog owner can be held liable when the dog bites someone in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the owner's property. After a bite, get medical care and write down the owner's name and address. Falls happen on wet floors, broken steps, and dark walkways at stores, apartment complexes, and shopping centers around Mesa. After a fall, report it to the manager, take photos of what made you fall, and get the names of anyone who saw it. Then call us. We handle dog bite, slip and fall, and premises liability claims for Mesa residents. Learn more about dog bite cases and slip and fall cases.
Wrongful death
In 2024, 48 people were killed in crashes in Mesa (ADOT, Table 2-5, p. 13). Each one left a family behind. If you lost a loved one in a crash or another incident caused by someone else, Arizona's wrongful death statutes, A.R.S. §§ 12-611 to 12-613, allow a claim. We handle these cases with care, and we move quickly so evidence isn't lost. We deal with the insurers so you can focus on your family. If it's hard for you to get to our office, we can come to your home or talk by phone or video. See our wrongful death page.
How we handle Mesa injury cases
The insurance company has adjusters and lawyers whose job is to pay you as little as possible. We work just as hard for you. We move from day one to gather the evidence and push back on lowball offers. That's how we fight for every penny of compensation you deserve.
Kent Law recovers millions of dollars for injured clients every year. 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. Some insurance adjusters and defense attorneys, people who work on the other side of these cases, have hired Kent Law for their own injury cases. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Adam C. Kent, our Founding Partner, has practiced in Arizona since 2006. He started his career as a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and founded Kent Law in 2011. Jonathan Henry, our Managing Attorney, has extensive trial experience. Andrew Shaver is an Attorney with the firm. We don't back down, and we're ready to take your case to trial.
Where your Mesa case is handled
Who writes the crash report depends on court rules and the facts, such as where you were hurt and where the parties live. The Mesa Police Department usually investigates crashes on Mesa city streets, like Main Street or Power Road. Arizona DPS usually handles crashes on state highways and freeways, like US 60, Loop 202, and Loop 101. At the scene, ask the officer for the report number and keep it. Mesa Police sell most non-criminal crash reports through an online portal linked from the department's records page, and you'll need that report number and the crash date. Reports for fatal crashes or DUI-related incidents must be requested from Mesa Police directly. For a DPS crash report, use the DPS Public Services Portal (psp.azdps.gov). Once you hire us, we request the report.
If a lawsuit is needed, a case from a Mesa crash is usually filed in Maricopa County Superior Court.
Deadlines matter. In Arizona, most injury lawsuits must generally be filed within 2 years (A.R.S. § 12-542). Claims against a public entity or public employee have much shorter deadlines. A notice of claim is generally required within 180 days (A.R.S. § 12-821.01), and the lawsuit must generally be filed within 1 year (A.R.S. § 12-821). Those deadlines can apply if you were hit by a City of Mesa vehicle or by a government employee driving on the job. If your crash involved a Valley Metro bus or light rail train, the claim may be against a public entity, and the shorter deadlines may apply. Call us early so no deadline slips by.
Meeting with us from Mesa
Mesa covers a lot of ground, from its border with Tempe on the west to Signal Butte Road and beyond on the east. You shouldn't have to fight traffic while you're hurting. Our office is at 4001 E. Mountain Sky Ave., Ste. 105, Phoenix, AZ 85044, in the Ahwatukee area. We usually meet at our office. If you can't get here, we can come to you at the hospital or at home, or meet by phone or video. Winter visitors who head home before the case is done can keep working with us by phone and video. Call (480) 359-KENT to start your free case review.
Other areas we serve
We also represent people injured in Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Gilbert, all from our Phoenix office. See every city on our areas we serve page.
If you or someone you love was hurt in Mesa, call Kent Law at (480) 359-KENT. Free case review. No fee unless we win.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Mesa?
No. We serve Mesa clients from our Phoenix office in Ahwatukee at 4001 E. Mountain Sky Ave., Ste. 105, Phoenix, AZ 85044. We usually meet at our office. 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 in Mesa?
Call 911 if anyone is hurt, and get medical care right away, even if you feel okay. If you can, take photos, get the other driver's name and insurance information, and ask the officer for the report number. Call us before you give a recorded statement to any insurance company, including your own. Your policy may require you to cooperate with your own insurer, and we can help you handle that call. Reach us at (480) 359-KENT.
How do I get a Mesa police crash report?
The Mesa Police Department usually writes the report for crashes on Mesa city streets. Arizona DPS usually handles crashes on state highways and freeways, such as US 60, Loop 202, and Loop 101. Get the report number from the officer at the scene and keep it. Once you hire us, we request the report.
How long do I have to file a claim after a Mesa crash?
Most Arizona injury lawsuits must generally be filed within 2 years. Claims against a public entity or public employee move much faster: a notice of claim is generally required within 180 days, and the lawsuit must generally be filed within 1 year. That can apply if you were hit by a City of Mesa vehicle or a government employee driving on the job. A crash involving a Valley Metro bus or train may be a claim against a public entity. Call us early so no deadline slips by.
What does it cost to hire you?
We work on a contingency fee. No fee unless we win. The case review is free, and we explain the written fee agreement before you sign.
I was visiting Mesa for the winter (or from out of state) when I was hurt. Can you still help?
Yes. A lawsuit over a Mesa crash can generally be filed in Arizona even if you live somewhere else. You don't need to stay in Arizona to work with us. If you can't get to our office, we can meet by phone or video.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different.