Losing a loved one is devastating. When that loss is caused by someone else’s negligence — a reckless driver, a negligent employer, a defective product — the pain is compounded by the injustice. Arizona’s wrongful death statute gives your family the legal right to seek accountability and compensation.
Arizona Wrongful Death Law
Wrongful death claims in Arizona are governed by A.R.S. § 12-611 through 12-613. A claim arises when someone dies due to the intentional or negligent conduct of another person or entity. Common wrongful death cases include fatal car accidents, trucking crashes, motorcycle collisions, medical malpractice, defective products, and workplace accidents.
Who Can File
Under A.R.S. § 12-612, the surviving spouse, children, parents/guardians, or the personal representative of the estate may bring a wrongful death action.
Available Damages
Loss of financial support, loss of love and companionship, funeral and burial expenses, the deceased’s pain and suffering before death, and in egregious cases, punitive damages.
Maricopa County’s Toll
Our data shows 4,054 traffic fatalities in Maricopa County between 2015 and 2022 — a 67% increase over that period. Each of those deaths represents a family that may have a wrongful death claim.
Our Results
The Law Badgers have recovered $1,050,000 in a wrongful death case. We understand both the legal process and the human toll. The statute of limitations is two years from the date of death — not the date of the incident. Contact us as soon as possible to protect your family’s rights.
Read more: Wrongful Death in Arizona — A Complete Guide