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...
What documentation is needed to prove a wrongful death claim?
Death of a loved one, under any circumstance, can be devastating. When a loved one dies due to negligence by another party, like a health care provider or a reckless motorist, surviving family members may be entitled to compensation following this loss. All they need...
How do I prove fault in a wrongful death claim in Arizona?
If you lose a loved one unexpectedly, you will likely be overwhelmed with grief and the financial burden that comes with the loss. While no amount of money can bring back a loved one, filing a wrongful death lawsuit can give you some sort of justice and closure. ...
Who can file a wrongful death claim under Arizona law?
An unexpected death can affect a number of people beyond the individual who dies. Their employer, their social circle and their broader community may all suffer due to the tragedy. The surviving dependent family members and the closest friends of the deceased...
What damages can you seek in an Arizona wrongful death claim?
When an individual or business causes someone's death, they could eventually face a wrongful-death claim. Both wrongful acts and negligence can lead to liability claims brought either by a representative of someone's estate or their surviving family members. After a...
What are the primary causes of deadly auto accidents?
Data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2014 shows that 32,675 fatal crashes happened that year. Some of these accidents involved just one automobile, while others involve two or more of them. While many motorists die instantly...
Driving behaviors that open the door to wrongful death suits
Driving a motor vehicle or riding in one as a passenger is a dangerous act. We all accept a certain degree of personal risk when we choose to travel at high speeds on open roads. That being said, accepting that there is some risk inherent in the activity is not the...
The basics of an Arizona wrongful death claim
Losing someone you love because another party acted negligently is devastating to families in Mesa, Arizona. Not only must you face the harsh fact that you lost a loved one, but you must also cope with any anger or other emotions you may feel. Most people feel...
Filing a suit in Arizona for the wrongful death of a child
Local news recently brought reports of the death of a 6-year-old Mesa boy in an incident involving a truck. It was another difficult reminder of how precious and fragile families can be. For many people, particularly those with close ties to a tragedy, thoughts turn...