Curiel & Runion Personal Injury Lawyers - Wrongful Death Lawyer in Phoenix near you

Losing a family member is never easy, but when it’s the result of a fatal accident, it can be even more traumatic. The experienced Phoenix wrongful death lawyers at Curiel & Runion Personal Injury Lawyers can help you fight for the financial justice your family deserves. Contact us online or call our law office in Phoenix, AZ at (602) 595-5559 to begin today.

By filing a wrongful death claim against the person responsible for your tragic loss, you can secure compensation for related financial losses and trauma you’ve endured. Take time to focus on remembering your family member, and let our award-winning wrongful death attorneys fight to maximize your financial recovery.

Collectively, our top-rated Arizona litigators have 55+ years of experience handling complex cases like Phoenix assault injuries, car accidents, catastrophic injuries, truck accidents, Phoenix construction accidents, and more. We understand how important a financial recovery can be to the grieving families we represent. 

We work hard to ensure that their stories are told and at-fault parties are held responsible for the harm they’ve caused. Our law firm has recovered over $30 million in the process.

How Curiel & Runion Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help If You’ve Lost a Family Member in a Fatal Accident in Phoenix, AZ

How Curiel & Runion Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help If You’ve Lost a Family Member in a Fatal Accident in Phoenix, AZ

It’s true: money will never take away your pain or bring your loved one back. However, by filing a wrongful death claim, you can help to alleviate the financial burdens related to your family member’s death and maybe even get some closure. At the very least, you can make sure that the person responsible for your family member’s death is held accountable for their actions.

However, you’re going to face a lot of resistance as you work toward a meaningful financial recovery. At-fault parties and insurance companies will work hard to stand between you and the compensation you need and deserve.

Our Phoenix personal injury lawyers can make a huge difference in how your wrongful death case unfolds.

As award-winning litigators, our reputation for going above and beyond for our clients is unmatched. Putting us in your corner speaks volumes – and shows the other side that you’re not walking away with less money than you deserve.

We will:

  • Provide compassionate, approachable legal representation during this difficult time in your life
  • Answer your questions and make sure that you’re updated on the progress of your case at all times
  • Thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your family member’s wrongful death
  • Carefully evaluate evidence obtained through our investigation and throughout the discovery process
  • Enlist the help of qualified experts and specialists, especially as we work to determine what your wrongful death case is worth
  • Anticipate efforts to blame your loved one for their fatal accident and work to protect your right to compensation
  • Lead settlement negotiations with other parties, prepare to reject lowball offers, and argue your case at trial, if necessary

Our wrongful death lawyers in Phoenix represent families on contingency. This means there’s no risk or out-of-pocket expense to ask for our help. We only get paid if we win your wrongful death case.

Reach out to a member of our legal team in Phoenix, AZ to learn more. We offer a free initial case assessment, so call for help today.

What is Wrongful Death in Arizona?

In Arizona, wrongful death is defined under Arizona Revised Statute 12-611 to mean the death of a person “caused by wrongful act, neglect or default” of another. If the victim hadn’t died, they would have reserved the right to file a personal injury lawsuit for the injuries they suffered.

Simply put, the right to file a lawsuit doesn’t disappear just because a victim dies in an accident. Instead, it shifts to someone else under Arizona’s wrongful death law.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Phoenix?

Not just anyone can initiate a wrongful death lawsuit in Phoenix, Arizona.

ARS 12-612 provides that this right is reserved for any of the following parties:

  • Surviving husband or wife
  • Surviving child
  • Surviving parent or guardian

If you’ve lost a spouse, parent, or child, you can initiate a wrongful death lawsuit on your own.  Alternatively, a personal representative of the victim’s estate can file a wrongful death claim on your behalf.

If there is no surviving spouse, child, or parent/guardian, the personal representative can file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the victim’s estate, where the damages would be distributed among the beneficiaries.

Helping Phoenix Families in All Types of Wrongful Death Matters

At Curiel & Runion Personal Injury Lawyers, we advocate for families who have lost close family members and loved ones in wrongful death cases involving:

  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Truck accidents 
  • Car accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Uber and Lyft accidents
  • Construction accidents
  • Workplace accidents
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Medical malpractice
  • Nursing home abuse
  • Dog bites
  • Assault
  • Catastrophic injuries, including amputation, burns, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury

Our Phoenix wrongful death attorneys can help you after you’ve lost a family member because someone else was negligent or intentionally tried to cause harm. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our law office in Phoenix to discuss your legal rights and options today. 

What Damages Can Be Awarded in a Phoenix Wrongful Death Claim?

Wrongful death lawsuits are different from other types of personal injury cases in a lot of ways. One of those involves the types of damages that can be awarded. While Arizona has some of the most beneficiary-friendly rules when it comes to damages, there are still limits on what can be awarded.

Under ARS 12-613, beneficiaries of a wrongful death claim can recover damages related to their loss that are “just and fair.”

This gives family members the opportunity to recover economic damages (to offset financial costs) and non-economic damages (to make up for the traumatic life changes they’ve experienced). 

This could include money for:

  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Medical bills paid prior to the victim’s death
  • Lost wages and financial support the victim would have provided if they’d survived
  • Lost value of household services the victim would have provided if they’d survived 
  • Property damage
  • Loss of companionship
  • Pain and suffering

Keep in mind that these damages are awarded to compensate family members for the suffering they’ve endured, not what the victim might have experienced.

Punitive damages could also potentially be available in a Phoenix wrongful death case. For this to be true, a jury would have to find convincing evidence that the defendant intended to cause harm or created a  “substantial risk of tremendous harm to others.”

Our Phoenix wrongful death attorneys will consult accident experts and financial specialists as we value your claim. With their help, we can accurately calculate your present financial losses, the value of your lost support and services, and assess what the trauma of your loss is worth.

How Does Comparative Negligence Affect a Wrongful Death Case in Phoenix, AZ?

When a victim contributes to an accident in Phoenix, it affects their ability to recover compensation. Under Arizona’s pure comparative fault rule, damages are reduced in direct proportion to the degree of fault.

Shared fault is still a factor when a victim dies and the family brings a wrongful death claim. In these situations, the decedent’s shared fault affects the damages that can be awarded in the wrongful death lawsuit.

Let’s say your spouse is assigned half of the fault for a car accident in Phoenix in which they’re killed. If your damages were worth $200,000, your financial award would be reduced by half – leaving you with $100,000.

Don’t be surprised when negligent parties and insurance companies try to shift blame to your family member for their fatal accident. They’re not here to offer a different side to the story or defend themselves – but our wrongful death attorneys in Phoenix will be. We’ll give them a voice and make sure that any shared responsibility is allocated properly.

How Long After a Fatal Accident Do I Have To File an Arizona Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

In Arizona, the state’s two-year statute of limitations applies to wrongful death lawsuits.

However, the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the date of the victim’s death.

So, if they survive their injuries for a period of time after their accident, the clock doesn’t start until they die.

Two years might seem like a long time, but it’ll fly by – especially while you’re dealing with such incredible grief. Protect your rights by connecting with our personal injury attorneys in Phoenix as soon as you can after the fatal accident.

Schedule a Free Consultation With a Trusted Phoenix Wrongful Death Lawyer

Someone else was careless, and now you’ve been left to struggle with the sudden and devastating loss of a close family member. They have to be held accountable for their actions, and Curiel & Runion Personal Injury Lawyers is here to help you make that happen.

Our Phoenix wrongful death lawyers have over 55 years of experience and have a demonstrated ability to win challenging cases like yours.

We’ve won over $30 million in compensation for our clients, and we’re ready to help you fight to get the best possible results in your wrongful death case today.

Call our law office in Phoenix to arrange a time for a free consultation with a member of our team today.

Visit Our Personal Injury Office in Phoenix, AZ

Curiel & Runion Personal Injury Lawyers
1221 E Osborn Rd UNIT 201, Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 595-5559

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