There is no pain like losing someone you love. If that loss results from another person’s irresponsible acts or negligence, that pain and anger can be amplified even further and leave you with serious questions about what to do next.
If this has happened to you, you’re not alone, and you have legal rights. While legal action can never return your loved one, it can help relieve the financial stress your loss has caused you and your family by holding the responsible party accountable for their actions. The Goldwater Law Firm and our network of Phoenix, AZ, wrongful death lawyers are here to listen compassionately and help you seek the justice you deserve.
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The Tragedy of Losing a Loved One
When you lose a spouse, parent, or other close loved one, it can be one of the most devastating experiences of your life. There are no words to express the emptiness, feeling of loss, and pain you may be experiencing. While no amount of money can bring this person back, you may be facing funeral expenses and possibly even the medical bills of your loved one, which can put unnecessary stress on your family during your time of grief.
At The Goldwater Law Firm, we care deeply about what you’re going through, and we want to help take the legal process off your shoulders so you can take the time you need. One call is all it takes to speak with an experienced Phoenix wrongful death lawyer who can help fight for what you’re owed.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Arizona?
It’s important to remember that in Arizona, only certain people are allowed to file a wrongful death lawsuit. According to the Arizona Revised Statutes, the decedent’s surviving spouse, child, parent, or guardian can file a wrongful death lawsuit.
In addition, anyone designated as the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate can file a suit.
If you’ve lost a loved one and are wondering whether or not you have a case, please don’t hesitate to contact The Goldwater Law Firm today to speak with a member of our team. We can help you determine how a qualified Phoenix, AZ, wrongful death lawyer can help you.
What Compensation Can I Recover in a Wrongful Death Suit?
Wrongful death cases are similar to other kinds of personal injury cases, but the compensation you may be entitled to is slightly different. If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to recover a range of damages, including the following:
Loss of Income, Support, and Services
You may be entitled to money to cover lost wages that your loved one contributed to your household. This can also include any wages they may have earned in the future had they survived. You can also be compensated for their lost value to your household, such as emotional support and household services.
Loss of Companionship and Guidance
You could be entitled to compensation for lost guidance and companionship of your deceased loved one. This can cover things like loss of consortium, the emotional care they provided you, and other relationship-related losses.
Mental and Emotional Anguish
Also called “pain and suffering,” this relates to the emotional trauma and pain you are suffering as a result of losing your loved one. If you’re facing depression or PTSD, or you lose your ability to enjoy life, you deserve to be compensated for these losses, as well.
Medical and Funeral Expenses
You may be able to recover compensation for any funeral and burial expenses incurred and any medical bills related to the final treatment of the deceased person up to their death. This includes procedures, medication, hospital stays, and other hospital costs.
Punitive Damages
While punitive damages aren’t as common, they can be awarded to punish the person who caused your loss. Usually, this kind of compensation is granted when the death was caused by a purposeful action, like if they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
What a Phoenix Wrongful Death Lawyer Will Do for You
You should be focused on grieving your loved one and getting used to your new normal, not on understanding wrongful death laws, navigating a maze of paperwork, and gathering evidence. Our law firm partners will handle every aspect of this process for you. This could include:
- Gathering evidence, including photos, videos, and medical records
- Establishing all your damages
- Determining a value for your damages
- Communicating with the other party’s insurance company (common in car accident or premises liability cases)
- Negotiating a fair settlement
- Preparing your case for trial
- Representing you at trial if necessary
When you work with our law firm partners, you’ll never be left in the dark. Your lawyer and their team will remain in contact with you, ensuring you know where your case is and answering any questions or concerns you may have.
Have You Suffered the Loss of a Loved One?
If someone else’s irresponsibility cost you a beloved family member, please know you’re not alone, and Goldwater Law Firm is here to help you through this difficult time.
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It’s difficult to say upfront how much your wrongful death settlement or award may be worth. That’s why it’s so important to sit down with a Phoenix wrongful death lawyer to determine the actual value of your case. When you contact Goldwater Law Firm, we’ll help you demand a fair amount for the costs of funeral and medical expenses, emotional trauma, pain and suffering, property damage, and even punitive damages for the loss of your loved one.
Hiring an attorney while pursuing a wrongful death claim is always a good idea. The other side will undoubtedly have insurance adjusters and attorneys working to protect themselves. You deserve someone equally dedicated and well-versed in the law to protect your rights and fight to get you the compensation you deserve.
Beyond that, if you decide to handle your wrongful death claim on your own, you have to handle every aspect of your case. This includes funding everything, finding experts, navigating the legal system, and more—all while you are grieving.
Because our co-counsels work on a contingency-fee basis, you won’t pay anything unless you’ve received money for your case. When you sit down with our law firm partners, there’s no risk or obligation.
Most cases can be settled out of court, and it’s usually better for everyone involved to try to negotiate a fair settlement. However, if a reasonable amount cannot be reached, you may need to take your case to court to fight for what you’re owed. Whether you’re in negotiations or in the courtroom, having an experienced Phoenix, AZ, wrongful death lawyer on your side will give you a good chance of receiving the total amount you deserve.
Yes! This is called a “statute of limitations.” In Arizona, you have two years from the date of the deceased person’s passing to file your case. If you don’t file within this window, you may forever lose your ability to recover the compensation you’re owed. Don’t leave your legal rights up to chance. Contact our office today for help.
A Phoenix Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help You With No Upfront Costs Today
You deserve to get the help you need without putting down thousands to start. That’s why our law firm partners don’t take a cent to get started.
We work with some of the most successful firms in the nation to give our clients the care they deserve. We can help if you lost your family member due to a fatal car accident or truck accident, defective medical device or dangerous drug, nursing home abuse, or medical malpractice. Call The Goldwater Law Firm today to get started with our team.