Losing a loved one due to another’s negligence is one of life’s most devastating events. Although no amount of compensation can replace the loss, the law provides families with the right to seek justice and financial recovery. Our firm provides compassionate, discreet, and strong legal representation in wrongful death cases.
A wrongful death claim may arise from: ✦ Motor vehicle accidents ✦ Medical negligence ✦ Dangerous premises ✦ Defective products ✦ Workplace incidents ✦ Criminal acts ✦ Truck or motorcycle collisions We examine the circumstances of the loss, determine liability, and take immediate action to protect evidence.
Eligible family members may pursue compensation for: ✦ Funeral and burial expenses ✦ Loss of financial support ✦ Loss of companionship, guidance, and consortium ✦ Medical bills incurred prior to death ✦ Emotional pain and suffering ✦ Punitive damages when applicable We work diligently to ensure the responsible parties are held financially and legally accountable.
Wrongful death claims are complex and emotionally taxing. We manage every step—from investigation to litigation—while providing your family with respect, compassion, and unwavering advocacy.
A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit brought when someone dies due to another party’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions. These claims are separate from criminal cases and are filed by the deceased person’s survivors to recover damages.
In Arizona, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate can file the claim. Eligible beneficiaries include surviving spouse, children, parents, and other heirs. In California, the personal representative of the estate files the claim, and family members such as spouse, domestic partner, children, and sometimes parents or siblings can recover damages.
Wrongful death claims can include: Medical and funeral expenses, Lost income and benefits the deceased would have provided, Loss of care, comfort, companionship, and guidance, Emotional distress of survivors (varies by state)
Generally 2 years in Arizona and California. Certain cases, for example those involving minors or governmental defendants, may have different statutes of limitations and considerably shorter deadline to file (as short as 6 months against governmental entities).
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