Phoenix Wrongful Death Lawyer

After losing a beloved family member suddenly, you probably find it hard to get through each day. Facing daily reminders of what could or should have been can be agonizing. Learning that your loved one did not have to die and only lost their life because of someone else’s mistake makes that loss seem even more senseless and painful.

A Phoenix wrongful death lawyer at Elmm Law Group could assist your family by helping you file a legal claim against the parties responsible for your loved one’s death. Let our compassionate personal injury attorney help you seek justice.

Common Causes of Wrongful Deaths

Untimely deaths can occur for many reasons. When they happen because of another person or entity’s actions or inactions, they can give rise to a lawsuit. An aggrieved family can pursue a wrongful death claim against the party responsible for their loved one’s death.

Most commonly, wrongful death litigation occurs after the following types of incidents:

• Motor vehicle crashes
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Defective product incidents
• Dangerous drug incidents
• Medical malpractice, including surgical mistakes, birth trauma, and missed and delayed diagnoses
• Intentional acts of violence, such as shaken baby syndrome, domestic assaults, stabbings, and shootings

Our empathetic legal team understands how traumatic an untimely death can be. Our Phoenix wrongful death attorney could thoroughly investigate your loved one’s death to learn exactly what happened and who is legally at fault. By combing through all available evidence—such as medical records, police reports, manufacturing records, and eyewitness accounts—they could work tirelessly on your behalf to build a strong compensation claim.

Parties Eligible to File a Wrongful Death Claim

Although a preventable death can evoke strong feelings in many people, not every grieving person is eligible to file a legal claim. Because of the statutory limitations on eligibility, many family members and people who cared about the decedent—such as live-in domestic partners, grandparents, or siblings—cannot sue. Only specific family members have the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. Arizona law only permits a surviving spouse, child, parent, or guardian of the deceased person to file suit within two years of the deceased person’s death. If none of the eligible family members brings a claim, the personal representative of the decedent’s estate can sue.

If you have a question about eligibility, a knowledgeable local lawyer from our firm in Phoenix could explain the wrongful death laws and help ensure that you meet the statutory time deadlines.

Let a Phoenix Wrongful Death Attorney Help You Seek Justice

The untimely death of your loved one can bring many challenges to your family. Learning that their death was avoidable can make things seem even harder. Our legal team could work closely with you to help protect your family. We want to make sure you have a way to pay your bills so you can focus on healing instead of worrying about money during this difficult time.

At Elmm Law Group, our team cares about you and wants to ensure your family is protected. Call to set up a free consultation with a skilled Phoenix wrongful death lawyer at our firm as soon as possible.