Arizona § 23-805 - Right of action for damages; two-year limitation
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-805 — Right of action for damages; two-year limitation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-805. Right of action for damages; two-year limitation
A. When in the course of work in any of the employments or occupations enumerated in section 23-803, personal injury or death by an accident arising out of and in the course of such labor, service and employment, and due to a condition or conditions of such occupation or employment, is caused to or suffered by a workman engaged therein, in all cases in which the injury or death of the employee is not caused by the negligence of the employee killed or injured, the employer is liable in damages to the employee injured or, in case death ensues, to the personal representative of the deceased for the benefit of the surviving widow or husband and children of the employee or, if none, then to the employee's parents or, if none, then to the next of kin dependent upon the employee or, if none, then to his personal representative for the benefit of the estate of the deceased.
B. The action shall not be maintained unless commenced within two years from the day the claim or cause of action accrued.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 23-805
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-805 cover?
Section 23-805 ("Right of action for damages; two-year limitation") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 23-805?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 23-805 apply to my situation?
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