Many people in Arizona know they have the right to file lawsuits if they get injured in preventable accidents around town, such as vehicle collisions or slip and fall accidents. They may not, however, recognize the right to file on behalf of someone else. If a beloved family member lost his or her life in a fatal accident in Arizona, you may be able to bring a wrongful death claim against the responsible party on behalf of the decedent. A wrongful death claim could pay your family and the deceased person’s estate for related losses.
The lawyers at David Shapiro Law, PLLC guide families in Scottsdale through wrongful death claims in pursuit of justice and financial compensation. We have years of experience representing families in wrongful death insurance claims and lawsuits. Discuss your case in detail with our lead attorney today. Call (480) 300-5405 to schedule a free initial consultation in Scottsdale.
A plaintiff’s attorney will know exactly how to build and bring a wrongful death claim in Arizona on your behalf. You will not have to worry about determining the defendant, proving fault, or gathering evidence after you hire a lawyer to take care of these processes for you. Your lawyer can deal with confusing paperwork and claims filing in your county while you plan your loved one’s funeral and spend time healing with your family.
You also will not fall prey to insurance company bad faith tactics if a corporation tries to take advantage of you. Your lawyer will stand up for your rights during each phase of negotiations. You will have the peace of mind to focus on other things after you hire a wrongful death attorney to take care of your claim.
Arizona law defines wrongful death as the loss of someone’s life do to another person’s wrongful act, default, or neglect. In general, if your loved one would have been able to file a personal injury lawsuit for the same situation if the accident had not been fatal, your family will have grounds to bring a wrongful death claim now. You or your wrongful death lawyer will need to provide enough evidence to prove four main elements more likely to be true than untrue, in most cases.
Wrongful death can occur in many circumstances in Scottsdale. Some of the most common are motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, defective drugs and products, dangerous premises, fall accidents, exposure to toxic substances, abuse or neglect, and violent crimes such as assaults and shootings. Contact us to discuss whether you have a claim after any type of incident takes the life of your loved one in Arizona.
Before your family or the deceased person’s estate can recover financial compensation from a defendant, you must obey Arizona’s wrongful death laws. Going about filing a wrongful death claim and pursuing compensation involves different laws depending on the state where you file. Although many different laws may pertain to your case, learn a few of the most essential.
Attorney David Shapiro or another attorney at our law firm could walk you through all the laws in Arizona that may apply to your wrongful death claim. These may include product liability laws, premises liability laws, fault-based insurance laws, and more. Hiring a wrongful death lawyer can ensure you correctly navigate all the statutes that are relevant to your claim.
A family member’s death is one of the hardest things you will have to deal with in your life. At David Shapiro Law, PLLC, we do not believe families in Arizona should have to handle wrongful death claims alone. While you focus on grieving, your lawyer can handle legal matters such as collecting evidence and building a claim against a defendant on your behalf. Speak to a compassionate attorney at our law firm today. Call (480) 300-5405 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation in Scottsdale 24/7.
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