A.J. Mitchell has been named Attorney of the Month by Attorney at Law Magazine and directs nearly 100% of his practice toward personal injury, drawing on 65 years of combined experience in Arizona personal injury law to represent victims of accidents, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic injury across the Phoenix metropolitan area.
The Law Office of A.J. Mitchell, P.L.C. is located at 14555 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 170, in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving clients throughout Maricopa County and the surrounding region.
Practice Areas
The firm handles the full range of serious personal injury matters, with particular depth in motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic injuries.
Auto Accidents: Car collisions are the most frequent source of serious injury claims in Arizona. The firm handles all circumstances, from standard rear-end accidents to high-speed collisions, with immediate attention to evidence preservation from the outset of representation.
Trucking Accidents: Commercial truck accidents involve federal regulatory frameworks that govern hours of service, maintenance requirements, and cargo loading. When carriers and drivers fall short of these requirements, the liability framework is more complex and the potential damages are often substantial.
Automobile Defects: When a vehicle’s design or manufacturing defect contributes to a crash or worsens its injuries, the manufacturer may bear liability independent of any driver negligence. The firm handles product liability claims arising from defective vehicles.
Wrongful Death: When an accident takes a life, surviving family members face both grief and the practical consequences of losing a spouse, parent, or child. The firm pursues wrongful death claims on behalf of eligible family members.
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: This is a defined focus area for the firm. The categories of abuse the firm handles include falls, malnutrition, dehydration, bedsores, gangrene, aspiration pneumonia, over-sedation, administration of wrong medication, lack of supervision, theft, abandonment, defective equipment, sexual assault, coercion, and emotional abuse. A separate phone line is maintained specifically for nursing home matters. Nationally, over one million nursing home residents are estimated to experience abuse or neglect each year.
Brain Injuries: Traumatic brain injuries from accidents range from concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries with permanent cognitive consequences. The firm works with appropriate medical specialists to establish the extent and permanence of these injuries.
Spinal Cord Injuries: Damage to the spinal cord can produce partial or complete paralysis, with lifelong care requirements that must be fully accounted for in any damages calculation.
Premises Liability: Property owners owe duties to people on their property. When hazardous conditions cause injury, these claims arise under premises liability law.
Slip and Fall: These cases often turn on evidence that is quickly lost or altered after an accident. The firm sends preservation letters to property owners immediately upon beginning representation, before the property owner has the opportunity to change or discard evidence. Relevant hazards include wet floors, uneven surfaces, and inadequate lighting.
Construction Accidents: Construction sites present elevated injury risks, and both federal OSHA regulations and Arizona law impose specific duties on contractors, property owners, and employers.
Fires and Electrocution Injuries: Severe burn injuries and electrocution cases often involve product liability or premises liability theories in addition to standard negligence claims.
Insurance Bad Faith: When an insurance carrier fails to fulfill its contractual obligations to its own insured, Arizona law provides remedies beyond the underlying claim value. The firm handles these matters.
Additional Practice Areas: The firm also handles motorcycle accidents, animal attacks, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents.
Attorney Profile
A.J. Mitchell has been recognized as Attorney of the Month by Attorney at Law Magazine. He devotes nearly 100% of his professional time to personal injury cases, and his practice draws on 65 years of combined experience in Arizona personal injury law. He is accessible to clients via text message as well as phone, a practical accommodation that reflects how clients communicate today.
Location & Service Area
The Law Office of A.J. Mitchell, P.L.C. is located at 14555 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 170, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm
Nursing Home Line Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
The firm serves clients in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Carefree, Cave Creek, Paradise Valley, Anthem, Fountain Hills, Chandler, Glendale, Maricopa County, and surrounding Arizona areas.
Phone: 480-595-6800
Website: ajmlawoffice.com
Client Focus
The firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, with free consultations and no cost or obligation at the initial stage. This means clients can speak with an attorney about their situation without financial risk, and legal fees are only collected if the firm achieves a recovery.
The evidence preservation practice for slip and fall cases is a concrete example of how the firm’s approach differs from waiting to see how a claim develops. Sending preservation letters immediately limits the opportunity for property owners to alter conditions or discard records that would support a claim.
FAQ
What is the nursing home abuse phone line?
The firm maintains a separate phone line for nursing home abuse and neglect matters, staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. This reflects the distinct nature of these cases and the firm’s specific investment in this practice area.
What types of nursing home abuse does the firm handle?
The firm handles falls, malnutrition, dehydration, bedsores, gangrene, aspiration pneumonia, over-sedation, administration of wrong medication, lack of supervision, theft, abandonment, defective equipment, sexual assault, coercion, and emotional abuse. This is one of the most comprehensive scopes of nursing home representation in the region.
What is insurance bad faith and when does it arise?
Insurance bad faith occurs when an insurance carrier unreasonably denies, delays, or undervalues a claim made by its own insured. Arizona law provides remedies for these violations that can exceed the value of the underlying claim.
Why does the firm send preservation letters immediately in slip and fall cases?
Wet floors dry, lighting is replaced, and surveillance footage is overwritten. If a property owner alters or discards evidence before it can be collected, the evidentiary foundation of the claim is weakened. Preservation letters create a legal obligation to retain evidence and are most effective when sent quickly after an accident.
Does A.J. Mitchell communicate with clients by text?
Yes. Text messaging is available as a client communication option, providing flexibility for clients who prefer asynchronous contact during working hours.
Closing
Sixty-five years of combined Arizona personal injury experience, concentrated almost entirely on personal injury cases, produces a depth of specialization that general practice firms cannot match. From nursing home abuse to catastrophic construction accidents, the Law Office of A.J. Mitchell, P.L.C. pursues full compensation for seriously injured Arizonans across Maricopa County and beyond. Contact the firm at 480-595-6800.