Joshua Wood

Josh Wood is the founding attorney of Wood Injury Law, a personal injury law firm based in Mesa, Arizona. With more than 20 years of legal and law enforcement experience, Josh has dedicated his career to representing individuals and families who have been seriously injured due to the negligence of others.

Josh is a graduate of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, where he earned his law degree. Before opening his own practice, Josh gained invaluable experience on both sides of the legal system. He served as a law enforcement officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, where he developed a deep understanding of accident investigation, evidence collection, and the real-world impact that serious injuries have on victims and their families.

After his time in law enforcement, Josh transitioned into the legal field and worked as a defense attorney for one of the nation's largest auto insurance companies. This experience gave him direct insight into how insurance carriers evaluate claims, minimize payouts, and use delay tactics to pressure injured people into accepting less than they deserve. That inside knowledge now works in favor of every client Josh represents.

Josh left the insurance defense world because he wanted to help the people who needed it most. He saw firsthand how insurance companies treated accident victims, and he made the decision to fight for injured individuals rather than against them. Today, he brings that same determination and insider knowledge to every personal injury case he handles.

Practice Areas:

Josh Wood represents clients across a wide range of personal injury matters throughout Arizona and New Mexico. His practice areas include:

• Car Accidents — Representation for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians injured in automobile collisions, including rear-end crashes, intersection accidents, and highway pileups.
• Truck Accidents — Claims involving commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, and delivery vehicles, where injuries are often catastrophic and multiple parties may be liable.
• Motorcycle Accidents — Advocacy for motorcyclists who have been injured due to distracted drivers, lane violations, or road hazards.
• Bus Accidents — Cases involving public transit, school buses, and commercial bus carriers where passengers or other road users have been injured.
• Pedestrian Accidents — Legal support for pedestrians struck by vehicles in crosswalks, parking lots, and roadways throughout Arizona.
• Slip and Fall Accidents — Premises liability claims against property owners who failed to maintain safe conditions for visitors and customers.
• Dog Bites — Claims under Arizona’s strict liability dog bite statute, holding owners accountable for injuries caused by their animals.
• Brain Injuries — Representation for victims of traumatic brain injuries, including concussions and severe TBIs resulting from accidents.
• Wrongful Death — Claims filed on behalf of families who have lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence or reckless conduct.
• Workplace Injuries — Third-party liability claims for workers injured on the job due to defective equipment, unsafe conditions, or contractor negligence.
• DUI Accidents — Claims against drunk and impaired drivers who cause serious injuries to innocent victims on Arizona roads.
• Auto Accidents — General motor vehicle accident representation including multi-vehicle collisions, uninsured motorist claims, and hit-and-run cases.

Josh also handles cases involving spinal cord injuries, severe burns, boating accidents, bicycle accidents, product liability, and other catastrophic injury claims. No matter the type of accident, Josh approaches each case with the same level of dedication and thoroughness.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) — University of Nevada-Las Vegas
• Undergraduate Studies — University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Josh’s legal education at UNLV provided him with a strong foundation in litigation, tort law, and civil procedure. His academic training, combined with his real-world experience in law enforcement and insurance defense, has shaped him into a well-rounded and effective advocate for injury victims.

Bar Admissions:

State Bar of Arizona — Active Member

Professional Memberships:

• Arizona Association for Justice (formerly Arizona Trial Lawyers Association)
• American Association for Justice
• State Bar of Arizona
• Maricopa County Bar Association