A.R.S. § 28-4074: Payments; satisfaction of judgments

A. For the purpose of this chapter only, a judgment referred to in this article is deemed satisfied on compliance with one of the following:

1. When payment sufficient to satisfy the limits prescribed in section 28-4009 is made.

2. If higher limits are required pursuant to section 28-4033, when payment sufficient to satisfy those limits is made.

B. Payments made in settlements of claims because of bodily injury, death or property damage arising from a motor vehicle accident shall be credited in reduction of the amounts provided for in this section.