About Scottsdale Personal Injury Lawyer – Austin Kurtz
Austin Kurtz is a personal injury attorney and co-founding partner of KRLG Injury Lawyers, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with 10 years of experience representing accident victims across Arizona, California, and Colorado. A Scottsdale native, Kurtz began his legal career in Colorado before returning to Arizona to co-found the firm alongside Brian Riley.
BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS
Kurtz earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business through Barrett, The Honors College, and went on to earn his J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 2015. He was admitted to practice law in 2016 and is licensed in Arizona, California, and Colorado.
APPROACH TO CASES
Kurtz manages personal injury cases from intake through trial, including one notable wrongful death lawsuit against the State of Arizona that he handled from inception through a favorable settlement reached mid-trial. His firm describes its approach as client-focused, aiming to guide accident victims through the legal process while pursuing full and fair compensation.
RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2021–2026 (unconfirmed — see review flags)
CASE RESULTS
- $2.2M — Medical malpractice; wrongful death from surgical negligence
- $1.75M — Wrongful death due to nursing home negligence
- $1.6M — Medical malpractice; negligent birthing injuries
- $1.6M — Catastrophic injury; minor injured by operational negligence and premises liability
- $1.55M — Wrongful death of a cyclist on a faulty road, trial settlement against public entities (consistent with Kurtz’s own bio reference to a wrongful death trial against the State of Arizona)
- $1.4M — Wrongful death of two individuals due to negligent guidance
- $1.25M — Auto accident
- $1M — Product liability; propane explosion
- $1M — Motorcycle/auto accident
- $550K — Premises liability; wrist fractures
- $500K — Product liability; vape explosion, significant burns
- $265K — Car accident; catastrophic crash
Results reflect the collective work of KRLG Injury Lawyers and its attorneys. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
KRLG Injury Lawyers — 7702 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Suite 150, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 | (623) 303-5754. Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Maricopa County.
Practice Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Arizona follows a pure comparative negligence rule under A.R.S. § 12-2505, so you can still recover damages even if you share some fault — your award is simply reduced by your percentage of responsibility. This applies even if you were majority at fault.
What if I was partly at fault for my accident in Arizona?
What if I was partly at fault for my accident in Arizona?
Claims against Arizona state, county, or city government generally require a written Notice of Claim within 180 days of the injury under A.R.S. § 12-821.01, followed by a lawsuit within one year under A.R.S. § 12-821. Missing the 180-day notice can bar the claim entirely, even if the standard two-year window hasn’t closed. This is especially relevant given Kurtz’s experience litigating a wrongful death claim against the State of Arizona.
I was injured by a government entity or employee in Arizona — what's different?
I was injured by a government entity or employee in Arizona — what's different?
Kurtz is licensed in Arizona, California, and Colorado, but his current practice is based in Scottsdale, Arizona and focused on Phoenix-area and Maricopa County clients.
Does Austin Kurtz handle cases outside Arizona?
Does Austin Kurtz handle cases outside Arizona?
