The sudden loss of a loved one is a heart-wrenching experience no family should have to endure. When that tragedy hits because of someone else’s negligence, the pain can feel even more unbearable. In Arizona, as in many states, the law recognizes the profound impact...
Wrongful Death
What are the top causes of traffic fatalities in Arizona?
A traffic fatality is a sudden, harrowing experience. Deaths due to road crashes happen every day, causing unspeakable pain to families and loved ones. When road crashes happen, what are the causes behind them that may lead to death? Negligent behavior of drivers...
Building a solid case for emotional damages in wrongful death
Claiming compensation for emotional damages in a wrongful death case can be complex, as it often involves demonstrating the depth of the loss and the impact it has had on the lives of the victim’s survivors. When you are seeking to establish emotional damages, you are...
What are intangible damages in a wrongful death claim?
When a victim dies due to someone’s intentional or accidental negligence, such as a car crash, surviving family members can pursue justice on their behalf. In Arizona, those who are eligible to file a wrongful death claim include the decedent’s spouse, child, parent...
Who is liable for an animal attack resulting in wrongful death?
Some people may think that bites from dogs, especially small ones, are not a cause for concern. Unfortunately, even the smallest dog bite can lead to a person’s death. Moreover, while people are most exposed to dog bites, being a common type of animal attack, injuries...
When can a car accident lead to a wrongful death lawsuit?
Car accidents happen when they are least expected. While some car crash victims are usually lucky to walk away with nothing but minor bruises, others sustain life-altering injuries. If a loved one succumbs to injuries that are attributable to a car crash, you can be...
Arizona wrongful death claims: who can sue?
Death is tragic under most circumstances. However, if that death is preventable, it becomes a different story. Whether it is death that has been occasioned by a doctor’s failure to attend to your loved one or one that’s been caused by a drunk motorist, losing a loved...
How long do I have to file a wrongful death claim in Arizona?
Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult under any circumstance. It is even more heartbreaking when the loved one’s death is attributable to someone one else’s negligent or wrongful actions. If you lose someone you love due to another party’s negligence, you should...
Is lost income all you can claim in a wrongful death lawsuit?
If someone you love dies unexpectedly, such as in a drunk driving car crash, you may struggle to adjust to life after your loss. There will be numerous emotional challenges, to say nothing of the practical implications of losing a family member and their contributions...
Delays caused by grief could cost your family justice
Grieving an unexpected loss can be a long and difficult process. Many people require several years to move through all of the intense emotions associated with the death of a close family member. If you have children to support with their grief, your own might become...