Casa Grande Wrongful Death Attorneys

Representing Families of Wrongful Death Victims in Casa Grande

Located halfway between Phoenix and Tucson, Case Grande has much to offer, including a charming downtown Main Street community with more than 40 historic buildings. Although, fatal accidents can happen anywhere, even in Casa Grande. In the tragic event that your loved one loses their life due to the carelessness or wrongdoing of someone else, it is imperative to acquire the guidance of an experienced wrongful death attorney when seeking justice and compensation.

The Husband & Wife Law Team is the legal duo you need if you have suffered the tragic loss of a loved one. Mark Breyer was named a Sustaining Member of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers for meeting the highest standard of legal ability and outstanding peer reviews. Partner Alexis Breyer was recently named a Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney for 2020 by Best of the Best. We appreciate how difficult this situation is for you and your family and are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective legal counsel.

Call us at (602) 457-6222 to schedule your free initial consultation. We always have time for our clients.

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What Is Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death is a legal term denoting a civil action in which damages are sought against a party for causing a death. This type of lawsuit is brought by surviving family members against individuals or entities who knowingly or negligently caused the death of a person.

A wrongful death lawsuit is separate and distinct from any criminal charges, although there may be criminal prosecution related to the fatality in some cases. For example, when a death is caused by a drunk driver, the at-fault driver may face criminal charges and also be sued by family members of the victim for wrongful death.

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What Types of Accidents Can Result in Wrongful Death?

Any event in which fatal injuries are caused by negligence or wrongdoing can give rise to a wrongful death claim. Common causes of wrongful death in Casa Grande include:

• Car accidents: When a person is killed in a car accident, a negligent driver who caused the crash may be held liable for wrongful death. Negligence may involve impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, aggressive driving, or other violations of traffic rules.
• Truck accidents: Commercial truck drivers are held to a higher standard than drivers of passenger vehicles. Truckers and trucking companies may be held responsible when a deadly truck accident is caused by driver or company negligence, for example, failing to carefully check blind spots before switching lanes, speeding, tailgating, overloading the rig, or failing to maintain truck equipment, such as the tires and the brakes.
• Pedestrian accidents: Pedestrians are completely unprotected and vulnerable to serious or fatal injuries in a collision with a 4,000 lb. moving motor vehicle. If driver negligence—such as failure to yield to the right-of-way¬—causes a fatal pedestrian accident, the driver may be held liable.
• Motorcycle accidents: Many motorcycle accidents are caused by the negligence of other drivers. Looking for much larger vehicles, a driver may fail to register a motorcycle in the roadway until it is too late. Motorcyclists have a much greater risk of being killed in a collision than passenger vehicle occupants, and negligent drivers may be held liable.

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Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

In a wrongful death claim, you are entitled to seek economic damages (objectively verifiable monetary losses) and non-economic damages (subjective, non-monetary losses, such as pain and suffering).

A wrongful death claim may be filed by any of the following:

• Surviving spouse of the deceased
• Surviving child of the deceased
• Surviving parent or guardian of the deceased
• Personal representative of the estate on behalf of a surviving spouse, child, or parent, or the estate of the deceased if no surviving spouse, child, or parent exists

The statute of limitations (time limit imposed by law) for wrongful death claims in Arizona is two years from the date of death.

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Trusted Legal Advocates for You and Your Family

If you have lost a family member due to the carelessness or wrongdoing of someone else, you are within your rights to seek justice on their behalf. The Husband & Wife Law Team has the knowledge and resources to help you and your family on the path to recovery. Our Casa Grande personal injury attorneys can accurately calculate the full extent of your losses and effectively pursue the compensation your family needs to heal after this tragic event.

Our skilled and compassionate wrongful death lawyers, Mark and Alexis Breyer, are fully equipped to guide you through the legal process and support you every step of the way. We are committed to serving as your trusted allies on the path to recovery.

Call (602) 457-6222 to arrange a complimentary consultation today.

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