Arizona TBI Support Resources

Arizona residents living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) have access to a variety of advocacy, rehabilitation, and support resources throughout the state. Organizations such as Disability Rights Arizona and the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona help individuals and families navigate disability rights, community services, and the challenges that often accompany a brain injury. State programs offered through the Department of Economic Security and the Rehabilitation Services Bureau can also provide valuable assistance for individuals seeking employment support, rehabilitation services, and greater independence following a TBI.

In addition to state-funded programs, Arizona residents may benefit from early intervention services, mental health resources, and educational support programs designed to assist individuals at different stages of recovery. Whether you are looking for guidance after a recent injury or searching for long-term support, understanding the available treatment options can be an important step in the recovery process. The resources below can help connect Arizona residents with organizations and programs dedicated to improving outcomes after a traumatic brain injury.

Disability Rights Arizona

Department of Administration Benefits Services Division – Wellness Program – Mental Health

Rehabilitation Services Bureau Department of Economic Services

Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) | Arizona Department of Economic Security

U.S. Dept. of Education – Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)

How to use this list of Arizona Statutes of Limitations and Repose

• “General Tort” is the statute of limitations for most personal injury or negligence claims (e.g., car accidents, slip and fall, general liability).
• “Medical Malpractice is the statute of limitations for lawsuits against healthcare providers and hospitals for alleged negligence or errors in medical care.  The phrase “from act/omission” = Time starts from the date of the alleged malpractice. The phrase “from discovery” = Time starts from when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered. The medical malpractice statute of repose is an absolute deadline after the act of malpractice, regardless of when the injury is discovered. After this period, no claim can be brought, even if the injury was not discovered until later.
•  “Products Liability”is the statute of limitations for claims involving injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. The products liability statute of repose is the maximum time after the product was manufactured, sold, or delivered that a lawsuit may be filed, regardless of when the injury occurred or was discovered.
• “Workers’ Compensation” is statute of limitations for filing a workers’ compensation claim for work-related injuries or occupational diseases.  The following phrases apply: “from injury” = Time starts from the date of the injury; “from last payment” = Time starts from the date of the last payment; “from knowledge/discovery” = Time starts from when the injury or occupational disease was, or should have been, discovered; “from first symptom” = For occupational diseases, time starts from first manifestation of symptoms; and “from act/discovery” = Whichever is later, the date of the act or the date the injury was discovered.
• Each entry includes the relevant statute citation for your further research or verification. And “N/A” means that there is no statute of repose or not applicable for that claim type in that state.

Remember that statute of limitations and repose can change, so it is essential to:

• Confirm the current law as soon as possible.
• Remember that there is no substitute for consulting an experienced attorney on a potential legal matter as soon as possible.
• Remember that the facts of the case can alter or change the Statutes of Limitations.

General Tort: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542 (2 years)

Medical Malpractice: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542(1) (2 years); Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-563.01 (7 years repose)

Products Liability: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-551 (2 years); Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-551 (12 years repose)

Workers’ Comp: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-1061(A) (1 year from injury/knowledge)