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ARIZONA WRONGFUL DEATH

Finding out that your loved one has died due to the negligence of another, is an emotionally draining and stressful time for loved ones. While emotional recovery is different for everyone, Arizona laws allow certain individuals to recover monetary damages through filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Arizona. A wrongful death lawsuit in Arizona allows a plaintiff to recover wrongful death damages for the death of a family member due to the negligence of another. When bringing a wrongful death lawsuit, it is imperative that you bring the best case possible forward. Hiring an Arizona wrongful death attorney will ensure that you have all the information and paperwork necessary before filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Arizona. As such, it is highly recommended that you consult an Arizona wrongful death lawyer before bringing a wrongful death lawsuit.

Why Hire an Arizona Wrongful Death Lawyer?

The stress experienced during the loss of a loved one makes it very difficult for a family to perform day-to-day tasks, let alone contemplate and handle difficult legal matters such as those involved in an Arizona wrongful death lawsuit like relevant regulations, rules, and nuances of the law. An Arizona wrongful death attorney will not only ensure that you have completed and filed necessary documents so you don't have to worry, but can help to reduce your stress at a time when your emotions are already high. Seeking the help of an experienced Arizona wrongful death lawyer who understands the ins and outs of a wrongful death lawsuit in Arizona will ensure you recover all the wrongful death damages you can recover, from those responsible for your loved one's death. It is strongly recommended that you hire an Arizona wrongful death attorney to assist you in bringing your wrongful death lawsuit.

Statute of Limitations for Arizona Wrongful Death Claims

If you are considering bringing a wrongful death lawsuit in Arizona, then you must ensure that the suit is brought within a certain period of time provide by Arizona law. This certain period of time is commonly referred to as the "statute of limitations." In Arizona, the statute of limitations for wrongful death lawsuits is two years from the date of the deceased's death.

If you are unsure whether your case is within the Arizona statute of limitations, then you should consult an Arizona wrongful death lawyer before time restraints prevent your recovery.

Kinds of Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Arizona

Arizona law allows a plaintiff to recover for the death of a loved one due to the negligence of another in a variety of situations. The following accidents can lead to a wrongful death lawsuit in Arizona:

  • Vehicle accidents
  • Medical malpractice
  • Criminal attack

Since the list above is non-exclusive, the circumstances of your case may still enable you to bring a wrongful death lawsuit in Arizona. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you consult an Arizona wrongful death lawyer before deciding to bring a wrongful death lawsuit in Arizona.

Who Can File For and Recover Wrongful Death Damages in Arizona?

If you are within a certain group of people, then you may bring a wrongful death lawsuit in Arizona. Those listed below may recover wrongful death damages in Arizona, but you are still strongly advised to consult an Arizona wrongful death attorney regardless of whether you are or are not one of the following:

  • Deceased's spouse
  • Deceased's children
  • Deceased's parents
  • Deceased's personal representative

Compensation Recoverable in an Arizona Wrongful Death Lawsuit

A plaintiff who brings a wrongful death lawsuit in Arizona may be able to recover a variety of different types of damages from the negligent actor responsible for the death of your loved one. Wrongful death damages in Arizona are awarded as long as the jury deems the damages "fair and just," relative to the injury resulting from the death. Specific types of Arizona wrongful death damages allowed by law include:

  • Funeral and burial costs
  • Reasonable hospital and other medical costs
  • Loss of the deceased's future income
  • Funeral and burial costs

The damages above are just some of the types of Arizona wrongful death damages that you may be able to recover. Speaking with an Arizona wrongful death lawyer will ensure that you will receive all forms of compensation you are legally entitled to in an Arizona wrongful death lawsuit.

Arizona - Wrongful Death Provisions

Arizona Revised Statutes

  1. Kinds of Wrongful Death Lawsuits
    • Ariz. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, art. 3, § 12-611.
  2. Statute of Limitations
    • Ariz. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, art. 3, §§ 12-541 to -542.
  3. Who Can Be Awarded Damages for Wrongful Death
    • Ariz. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, art. 2, § 12-612.
  4. Recoverable Damages
    • Ariz. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, art. 2, § 12-613.
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