Phoenix, Arizona Wrongful Death Information from our Lawyers

The death of a loved one is always a terrible shock and cause for grief, which is made even worse when the death was caused by a doctor’s or a hospital’s mistakes. Unfortunately, this preventable situation occurs more often than people think in hospitals in Phoenix and throughout Arizona. The wrongful death lawyers of Phillips & Associates have a combined 250 years of experience in guiding families through this difficult time, fighting for justice and getting them the compensation they need and deserve.

Wrongful Death Defined

The term “wrongful death” is applied to a number of legal situations in which one person or party, as a result of negligence, causes the death of another person. When wrongful death occurs in a healthcare setting, it might be related to birth injury such as cerebral palsy, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, or misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose such diseases as lung cancer or breast cancer. Tragically, it is not uncommon in Phoenix and throughout Arizona for wrongful death to be caused by the negligent actions of a medical professional. Lawyers’ assistance is often necessary for families to fight for and recover compensation for their heartbreaking loss.

Damages Sought in a Wrongful Death Case

Family members allowed to seek damages include the spouse, parents, or children of the deceased individual. Depending on your family situation, it may also be possible for other dependents, grandparents, or extended family members to file a wrongful death suit. Our lawyers can discuss your individual case with you to determine the correct course of action.

Authorized family members may be able to recover expenses associated with the death and funeral of the deceased, including medical costs, burial costs, and loss of income or benefits. In addition, they may be able to sue for the pain, suffering, and mental anguished caused by the wrongful death of their loved one.

In order to prove that your loved one’s death qualifies as wrongful death, our lawyers will need to prove several facts. They will need to collect sufficient evidence showing that the doctor, nurse, or other medical staff member in question performed negligent actions that directly caused the death of the individual. Also, a wrongful death suit requires that surviving dependants be financially affected by the death. To determine whether your wrongful death case is valid, our lawyers will carefully sort through Arizona law, medical records, and all other information pertaining to your case.

As with medical malpractice cases, there is a two year statute of limitations for wrongful death cases. This means that you must begin legal action against the medical staff or company within two years of the death. For this reason, it is essential to seek legal help as soon as possible.

Although no amount of money can bring back your loved one or lessen your emotional suffering, adequate compensation can help you to pay final medical and funeral costs, and to ease the hardship related to loss of income. The compassionate attorneys of Phillips & Associates, serving clients in Phoenix and throughout Arizona, can respectfully and effectively represent your wrongful death case. Our lawyers are renowned for both their excellent results and their caring manner.

If you have lost a loved one due to medical mistakes or negligence, contact the Phoenix, Arizona wrongful death lawyers of Phillips & Associates today to schedule your free consultation.

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