Chandler Wrongful Death Attorneys

Advocating for Families of Wrongful Death Victims in Chandler

Chandler is considered one of Arizona’s best places to live, with a dense urban feel and plenty of coffee shops and parks. It is a vibrant, diverse, and fiscally responsible community with a mix of arts and culture for all ages. Despite the upscale environment, residents and visitors in Chandler can become victims of wrongful death through negligence or criminal acts.

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 Chandler wrongful death lawyer when seeking justice and compensation.

The Husband & Wife Law Team has the knowledge and resources to determine liability for your loved one’s death and pursue the compensation you need to get through this challenging time. Mark Breyer is a Certified Specialist of Wrongful Death Law by the State Bar of Arizona, and his partner Alexis Breyer was named one of the top 25 trial lawyers in the state of Arizona by the National Women Trial Lawyers Association. We are here to help you and your family seek justice for your loss.

Call us at (480) 496-7310 to schedule your free initial consultation. Let’s see how we can help.

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What Constitutes Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death describes when a person is killed through the negligence or wrongdoing of another. Wrongful death claims can arise from accidents caused by negligence or criminal acts resulting in the death of an individual’s family member.

Surviving family members of the victim may file a lawsuit against the party responsible for the death and potentially claim economic and non-economic damages to help compensate for their loss. Wrongful death cases are separate and distinct from criminal prosecution related to the incidents.

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What Are the Main Causes of Wrongful Death?

Although wrongful death may be caused by intentional violence, it most frequently results from accidents caused by negligence. Common causes include:

• Car accidents: Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of death in the U.S. An estimated 42,795 individuals died in traffic crashes in a recent year, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Drivers may be held liable for fatal car accidents caused by negligence.
• Motorcycle accidents: Per vehicle miles traveled, the number of deaths on motorcycles in the U.S. in 2021 was nearly 24 times the number in cars, as reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Many motorcycle wrecks are caused by the negligence of other drivers who violate the rider’s right of way.
• Truck accidents: In a collision between a passenger vehicle and a semi-tractor-trailer, occupants of the much smaller vehicle are likely to suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries. Negligent truck drivers and trucking companies may be held accountable for the harm they cause in personal injury or wrongful death claims.
• Pedestrian accidents: When hit by a 4,000 lb. vehicle, a pedestrian can be fatally injured. Drivers in Arizona have a duty to yield the right of way to pedestrians. When they fail to do so, they may be held liable for their actions.

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Who Is Entitled to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Chandler?

In Arizona, a wrongful death claim may be filed by a surviving spouse, child, parent, or guardian of the deceased victim or by the personal representative of the estate on behalf of surviving family members.

The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is two years from the date of death. A lawsuit must be filed within that time period or be forever barred.

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Types of Compensation in Wrongful Death Claims

Surviving family members of wrongful death victims may claim economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages are objectively verifiable monetary damages such as funeral and burial expenses, medical expenses for the final illness or injury of the deceased, and lost income and benefits the deceased would have earned had they lived.

Non-economic damages are subjective, non-monetary damages, such as emotional pain and suffering, loss of household services provided by the deceased, and loss of affection, care, guidance, companionship, and consortium.

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Contact The Husband & Wife Law Team: We’re Here for You

If you lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, you are within your rights to take legal action. The Husband & Wife Law Team will do everything in our power to help you get justice on behalf of your loved one. Our Chandler personal injury attorneys will assess the damages you’ve suffered and work to achieve a positive outcome for you and your family in the midst of this tragic event.

Our dedicated wrongful death lawyers, Mark and Alexis Breyer, are prepared to fight tirelessly for the compensation you and your family deserve. We want justice for your family and won’t back down from anyone until the responsible party is held accountable.

Your initial consultation is free— reach out to us at (480) 496-7310, and let’s see how we can help.

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