Personal injury cases in Phoenix typically resolve within 6 to 30 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether the case settles or proceeds to trial.
Phoenix Court Backlog
The Maricopa County court system generally maintains a backlog of 400 to 1,200 personal injury cases, reflecting ongoing filings and case durations.
Personal Injury Phoenix Filing Volume
Estimated monthly filings for personal injury cases in Phoenix range from 120 to 250, based on recent court data and public records.
Personal Injury Case Outcomes
Approximately 55% of cases are resolved pre-litigation, 30% after filing but before trial, and about 5% reach a verdict at trial. Outcomes vary by case specifics.
My wife and I were married in 1983. Our first date was February 17, 1979, which we still celebrate as our "real" anniversary. She often accuses me of "bait and switch" because I cooked a full spaghetti dinner on our first date and I haven't cooked anything more complicated than scrambled eggs since.. We have two kids. Our son, Sam, works in Los Angeles pursuing his passion for sound recording, sound effects and sound design for movies. Our daughter, Kate, is getting her Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology. They are both smarter, better looking, and way cooler than their parents.. My wife, Susan Morris, has her Masters in Special Education. She taught for ten years in public schools and established Morris Tutoring Associates, Inc. in 1985. Our joke is that we created an institution for her to volunteer at, because there is no money to be made tutoring. But there is great joy. She has helped many hundreds of kids, and adores almost all of them.. In 1979, two years out of law school, I handled a pro bono women's rights case from start to successful conclusion at the Arizona Supreme Court, establishing the right of married women to keep their last name if they wished to.. My father was a career Air Force officer, who became a meteorologist after spending 18 months in a German POW camp. He flew as a navigator in the Hurricane Hunters, and I grew up on Air Force bases around the US, in Bermuda and in Germany. When I graduated from high school I was appointed to the Air Force Academy, but failed the medical exam because I am a little color blind. The color vision also kept me out of the US Marines when tried to enlist in 1975.. Susan and I are both active in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix. I have sung in the choir since 2002, am a frequent Master of Ceremonies at congregational fundraising events, have served on the Committee on Ministry, Foundation Board, Capital Committee, and am currently a Member of the Board of Trustees.. I have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association) since 1985. I was an active participant in battles to protect the Arizona Constitution from the insurance industry and big business interests in 1986, 1990 and 1994. I have been called upon multiple times over the years to testify at the Arizona Legislature regarding bills affecting consumer rights, product liability, medical malpractice and insurance law.. I am an avid golfer, despite the fact that my swing has all the consistency of a butterfly in a windstorm. I have served on the Maricopa County Sheriff's Posse since 1982, although I have not been very active since Sheriff Arpaio was elected. For many years I was involved with "combat" shooting sports and have certifications in pistol, assault rifle, assault shotgun and submachine gun, and studied martial arts and edged weapons.. I used to do a fair amount of whitewater paddling, but not recently. Ditto with high performance driving, having attended classes at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in 1984, 1988 and 1990. Nowadays, it's either work, church or golf.
Brian Riley, born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and works out of the newly formed Morgan and Morgan Phoenix office. Previously with a mid-sized personal injury firm where he achieved firm-wide record setting results in pre-litigation and litigation for Arizona injury victims.. Mr. Riley is fully committed to representing victims involved in motor vehicle accidents, premise liability, dog bite, and wrongful death. Mr. Riley understands the value of listening to injured victims during one of the most difficult times in their lives and compelling the responsible party to compensate accordingly.. Mr. Riley is prepared to represent and advise injured victims from inception through trial. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona Summit Law School on an academic scholarship and is licensed in Arizona and the State of Washington. Mr. Riley has a strong background in athletics and was the former Captain and starting Tight End with Northern Arizona University's football team.. Mr. Riley was married to his wife, Casey, on March 6, 2020 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They reside in Phoenix, Arizona with their dogs Frank and Bode. Mr. Riley enjoys spending quality time with his family, hiking amazing trails all throughout Arizona, and golf.
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
Ronda is an Arizona native raised in the Central Phoenix area. Ronda practiced as an RN for several years prior to obtaining a license to practice law in Arizona. Ronda is comfortable working around a medical record, perfoming research and identifying an expert to speak on your behalf. She has worked with both plaintiff and defense clients and understands the elements of a claim. She is willing to review a potential claim and give you an honest opinion about the strengths and weaknesses of your potential medicla malpractice claim. We look at claims where there is serious injury or death. if you think you may have a potential claim, please reach out to us. We have a dedicated medical malpractice team who will walk with you through the process of a evaluating, filing, and litigating a claim - if we determine there is merit to the case. Give us a call for an evaluation of your claim.
3200 North Central Avenue Suite 1930 , Phoenix , Arizona 85012
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Personal Injury
Ron is a graduate of Pomona College and Arizona State University College of Law where he was a Pedrick Scholar and served as a legal research and writing instructor. Prior to joining the firm of Ely, Bettini, Ulman & Rosenblatt, Ron was a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor. As a prosecutor, Ron earned Barrister Awards for outstanding trial and appellate advocacy.. Ron has obtained several million dollar plus jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. He has tried over fifty cases to juries and has successfully handled numerous bench trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Ron has extensive appellate experience in State and Federal Courts, and is counsel of record in several published appellate opinions, including Tarron v. Bowen Machine & Fabricating, Inc., 225 Ariz. 147, 235 P.3d 1030 (2010); Morgan ex rel. Clark v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, 563 F.3d 898 (9th Cir. 2009); Tarron v. Bowen Machine & Fabricating, Inc., 222 Ariz. 160, 213 P.3d 309 (App. 2009); State v. Johnson, 198 Ariz. 245, 8 P.3d 1159 (App. 2000); and State ex rel. McDougall v. Strohson (Cantrell), 190 Ariz. 120, 945 P.2d 1251 (1997).. In addition, Ron has been quoted by various media, including The Arizona Republic, East Valley Tribune, and MSNBC. Moreover, he has served the legal community as a member of the Arizona State Bar Legal Services Committee and the Thurgood Marshall Inn of Court.. Ron has been selected to be included as one of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, based on a peer-reviewed evaluation process. Ron was nominated by his peers and selected by the Executive Board of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers because of his demonstrated record of high achievement, excellent legal skills, and reputation for integrity. In addition, Ron is rated AV Preeminent®, the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, in both legal ability and ethical standards.. As a partner in the firm, Ron represents injured people and their families in the areas of Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Workers’ Compensation, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Bad Faith, Police Brutality, and Civil Rights.
11201 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 110 , Phoenix , Arizona 85028
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
Firm managing attorney Richard Traulsen has been with Begam Marks & Traulsen since 1996. His practice is focused exclusively on representing those severely injured and the families of who have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless conduct of others.. Mr. Traulsen has successfully litigated numerous personal injury and wrongful death cases, including cases arising from car and truck crashes, bicycle and motorcycle crashes, boating and water skiing injuries, construction injuries, and dangerous road design. Much of his practice is devoted to representing clients injured in collisions involving semis and commercial trucks, as well as the victims of those who have engaged in intentionally reckless acts, such as drunk driving.. Mr. Traulsen has received the highest client and Peer Review ratings from . Traulsen is active in the American Association for Justice (AAJ). He is a past national chair of the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group and a frequent lecturer at their educational programs on Commercial Trucking Litigation. He has completed the AAJ’s Advance Trial Advocacy College – Litigating Truck Collision Cases and been selected as college faculty for that program.
Practice Areas: Birth Injury, Personal Injury, Defective Products
Robert Goldwater is the Founder, President, and Managing Partner of the Goldwater Law Firm. Mr. Goldwater graduated with Honors from Arizona State University Law School in 1992, where he was a Pedrick Scholar and winner of the law school’s Canby Moot Court Competition. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Arizona's Finest Lawyers, American Association of Justice, American Trial Lawyers Association, AAJ Birth Trauma Litigation Group, AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group, and several other organizations. Mr. Goldwater focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death cases, and he has helped recover in excess of $250 Million for his clients.
* 601 E Indian School Rd, ste 100 , Phoenix , Arizona 85041
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
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