Arizona Wrongful Death Lawsuit

A Wrongful Death lawsuit can be brought against negligent parties whose actions lead to the wrongful death of a family member. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit against a negligent party is a civil action which allows family members to receive compensation for the loss of a loved one. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, the negligent party may also face criminal charges that are separate from a civil wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful death is the only remedy for family members when a company, not an individual, is the party responsible for a wrongful death.

Two Different Wrongful Death Claims

In Arizona, there are two separate wrongful death claims that can be pursued:

First, the estate of the deceased has a wrongful death claim for losses arising before death, such as medical bills and injury and suffering. The estate can also recover the expected contribution they would have obtained from the employment of the deceased family member.

The second claim available in an Arizona wrongful death case belongs to the close survivors of the deceased. By law, these close familial members of the victim include a deceased loved one's children, parents, or spouse. Items which surviving family members can receive compensation include:

• Loss of love
• Loss of affection
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of protection and guidance

Litigation Process

We are able to resolve the overwhelming majority of our cases relatively promptly and without ever having to go to court. However, there are a number of reasons why we would recommend litigation to our clients. When that occurs, our office will thoroughly explain the litigation process, including the risks, benefits, and how it relates to your case before we file litigation. For more detailed information, please review our Litigation Process Pages.

Contact Us

If you have experienced the loss of a family member due to another person's negligence, please contact the Law Offices of Michael Cordova and let our experienced Wrongful Death Lawyers help you obtain your entitled compensation. You can contact the Law Offices of Michael Cordova at 602-265-6700.

Our lawyers not only work on wrongful death cases but in other areas, such as Personal Injury, vehicle accidents, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, product and premises liability, and criminal defense and DUI, so please contact your local Phoenix attorneys for a free, personal, and confidential consultation.

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