Victim of a wrongful death?

Arizona law provides a way to seek accountability and financial stability when a family loses someone because of another’s negligence. A dedicated Phoenix wrongful death lawyer helps you navigate this path.

Call Sweet James Accident Attorneys now at (800) 900-0000 to discuss your case.

Why Choose Sweet James Accident Attorneys for Your Phoenix Wrongful Death Claim

Selecting the right legal team is a significant step toward securing your family’s future. Our firm provides focused representation for families throughout Phoenix. We dedicate our resources and knowledge to fighting for the justice your loved one deserves.

Deep Connection to Phoenix

Our attorneys understand Maricopa County’s communities and legal landscape. We represent families from neighborhoods across the city, from Downtown Phoenix and Roosevelt Row to the quiet streets of the Biltmore District and Arcadia.

We know the specific dangers of local roadways, whether it’s a high-speed collision on I-17 or a pedestrian accident on Camelback Road. Our local knowledge extends to incidents happening near landmarks like Papago Park or South Mountain Park and Preserve.

Our familiarity with Phoenix gives us a unique perspective when building your case. We aren’t a distant national firm; we’re your neighbors.

Resources to Challenge Large Corporations

Insurance companies and large corporations have powerful legal teams. They use these resources to protect their profits and pay as little as possible. Our firm has the financial strength and legal resolve to level the playing field for your family.

A strong wrongful death case often requires building a detailed argument supported by leading professionals. Our Phoenix wrongful death attorneys can work with experienced accident reconstructionists, medical reviewers, and financial analysts to build the strongest possible case for you.

Insurance adjusters know which law firms settle for less just to close a case. This readiness and our refusal to back down from a fight often lead to more significant settlement offers for our clients. Our resources send a clear message to the other side that we’re prepared for a serious fight.

Compassionate and Direct Guidance

You need clear answers and a team that listens. We communicate with you directly and honestly, without complicated legal jargon. We believe you deserve to know what is happening with your case at every stage.

Our approach is built on a foundation of compassion and respect for what your family is experiencing. We handle the legal burdens so you have the space to grieve and begin to heal.

Let our Phoenix team stand with you. Contact Sweet James Accident Attorneys at (800) 900-0000 today.

Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Handle in Phoenix

A wrongful death can happen in many different situations, but negligence is the common thread that runs through all of them. Our firm has experience representing families in a wide variety of fatal accident cases. Here are some common causes we see in Phoenix.

Car Accidents

Phoenix roads like the I-10, the Loop 202, and surface streets like Bell Road see thousands of crashes each year. Many of these are caused by driver negligence, such as speeding, distracted driving, or driving under the influence.

We represent families who have lost loved ones in these tragic and preventable collisions. We investigate every detail of the crash to establish fault. We work to hold the at-fault driver accountable for the choices they made behind the wheel.

Truck Accidents

Due to their sheer size and weight, accidents involving large commercial trucks are often catastrophic. These cases are also more complex than standard car accident claims. Federal and state regulations govern the trucking industry, and violations often play a role in a crash.

Our legal team understands these complex regulations. We investigate issues like driver fatigue, improper vehicle maintenance, and overloaded cargo. We pursue claims against negligent truck drivers and the powerful trucking companies that employ them.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable on the road. Other drivers often fail to see them or fail to respect their right to use the road.

We combat the unfair biases that insurance companies sometimes have against motorcyclists, working to show how the other driver’s actions led directly to the fatal outcome.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

People walking or biking in Phoenix are at risk, especially in busy areas like Downtown or near schools or parks. Drivers who aren’t paying attention pose a serious threat. A moment of inattention in a parking lot or a crosswalk leads to devastating consequences.

We hold these drivers accountable for failing to yield, for being distracted, or for driving too fast for conditions. We seek compensation to help families cope with their sudden and tragic loss.

Premises Liability Incidents

Property owners in Arizona have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When they fail in this duty and someone dies as a result, they may be liable. These cases involve incidents like fatal falls from unsafe stairways or drownings in unsecured swimming pools.

They also include acts of violence that occur because of negligent security at a commercial property, like a shopping center or apartment complex. We investigate the property owner’s actions and inactions to prove their negligence.

Wrongful Death Damages in Arizona

No amount of money replaces your loved one. A wrongful death claim provides financial resources to help your family manage the practical consequences of your loss. It also serves as a form of justice against the at-fault party.

Economic Damages

These are the direct, calculable financial losses your family suffers. They represent the money that is gone from your family’s life because of your loved one’s death. Your attorney gathers extensive documentation to prove these damages.

Economic damages include:

• Medical Expenses: This compensation covers the cost of any medical treatment your loved one received for their final injury before passing.
• Funeral and Burial Expenses: Compensation covers costs associated with a funeral, cremation, or burial service.
• Lost Earnings and Benefits: Your compensation accounts for the total income, including salary, wages, and benefits like health insurance and retirement contributions, that the deceased would have earned.

Non-Economic Damages

These damages compensate the family for the profound, personal, and intangible losses they experience. They’re harder to calculate but are just as real as economic losses. Arizona law recognizes the immense emotional toll a wrongful death takes on a family.

Non-economic damages include compensation for:

• Loss of Love and Companionship: This compensation acknowledges the loss of the unique relationship each family member had with the deceased.
• Sorrow, Grief, and Anguish: This payment is for the mental and emotional suffering of the surviving family members.
• Loss of Guidance and Training: This applies particularly to surviving children who have lost a parent’s guidance and nurturing.

Punitive Damages

In some rare cases, a court awards punitive damages. These aren’t meant to compensate the family for their losses. Instead, they’re designed to punish the defendant for extremely reckless or intentionally harmful conduct and to deter others from similar behavior.

How a Phoenix Wrongful Death Lawyer Helps You

Your Phoenix wrongful death attorney acts as your advocate, investigator, and negotiator, handling every aspect of your legal claim. Our support lets your family focus on what’s most important: each other.

Investigating the Cause of Your Loved One’s Death

A successful wrongful death claim rests on solid evidence. Your legal team launches an immediate and thorough investigation into the circumstances of the incident. We don’t just rely on the initial police report.

We gather all available evidence to prove negligence, including finding and interviewing witnesses who saw what happened. We also obtain security camera footage from nearby businesses or traffic cameras on major streets like Central Avenue or Indian School Road.

Finally, we may hire accident reconstruction professionals to piece together the events that led to the fatal incident.

Identifying All Responsible Parties

The person who directly caused the incident might not be the only one at fault. A Phoenix wrongful death lawyer looks beyond the obvious to identify every party whose negligence contributed to your loss. This provides your family with the best opportunity to receive full compensation.

For example, in a commercial truck accident, responsible parties might include the driver, the trucking company, the vehicle’s manufacturer, or the cargo loader.

In a case of negligent security at a shopping area, both the property owner and a security contractor may be liable. We find every potential defendant to hold them all accountable.

Calculating the Full Extent of Your Losses

The financial and personal losses following a loved one’s death are extensive. An attorney works with you to document every damage your family has suffered. A comprehensive calculation is necessary for securing a fair settlement or verdict.

We evaluate both the economic and non-economic costs of your loss.

Communicating with Insurance Companies

Dealing with insurance adjusters is stressful and difficult, especially since their goal is to protect their company’s bottom line by paying out as little as possible. They often try to get grieving family members to accept a quick, low settlement or make a recorded statement that harms their claim.

When you work with a Phoenix wrongful death lawyer, you don’t have to talk to them again. Your attorney takes over all communication and negotiations with the insurance companies. We handle their aggressive tactics and fight to protect your right to fair compensation.

A Voice for Your Loved One

Your family’s story deserves to be heard, and the party responsible for your loss needs to be held accountable. While you focus on healing, we focus on building a powerful case for justice. Let us be the strong voice that fights for your loved one and your family’s future.

Sweet James Accident Attorneys is ready to stand with you and guide you through this difficult time. Take the first step toward securing the compensation and peace of mind you deserve. Call Sweet James Accident Attorneys at (800) 900-0000 for a confidential consultation with a Phoenix personal injury lawyer.