Car Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims

Have you lost someone you love in a traffic and/or auto accident? If so, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the person/company responsible for the death. Although the success of your lawsuit will depend on the particular circumstances of your loved one's death, there are certain categories under which wrongful death lawsuits are generally filed.

Most wrongful death lawsuits involving traffic accidents involve collisions between cars. When someone is negligent on the roadway or was driving a defective vehicle, the driver's negligence may be to blame for another person's death. If this happens to be the case, close family members of the victim may choose to pursue a wrongful death claim.

By filing a wrongful death lawsuit, family members such as spouses and children can seek monetary damages for their loss of companionship. They can also seek damages for their lost loved one's funeral fees, medical bills, and lost earned income.

Do you have questions about filing a wrongful death claim in Arizona? If so, get answers by contacting the Knowles Law Firm to speak with a Phoenix personal injury attorney from our team.