Just Compensation for the Wrongful Loss of a Loved One

Attorneys Pursuing Justice for a Life Wrongfully Taken

The loss of life is something that everyone, at some point in time, will endure. Even when the passing of a loved one’s life is expected, it still results in a significant loss to family and friends. When the death occurs due to the actions of another person or entity, a claim for the wrongful death of a loved one arises.

There is no greater harm than the permanent loss of a loved one. Shapiro Injury Law (Formerly know as Shapiro Law Group) can assist you with your wrongful death claim and ensure that you are fairly compensated for your loss.

Wrongful death claims in Arizona are governed by A.R.S. § 12-612. This statute identifies the individuals that may pursue damages as the result of the wrongful death of a family member. In Arizona, the following parties (known as “wrongful death beneficiaries”) have a right to pursue damages for the loss of a life:

• The parents of a deceased child
• A surviving spouse
• Any child of the deceased individual
• The decedent’s estate.

No one else in Arizona has the legal claim to pursue a wrongful death claim based upon the passing of an individual.

A wrongful death claim may be pursued if an incident meets the following requirements:

• There is a death of a human being, and
• The death was caused by wrongful conduct of another (person or entity), and
• The wrongful death beneficiaries have sustained damages (emotional, monetary, etc.).

 A wrongful death beneficiary may pursue damages for the following losses:

• Monetary compensation to compensate for the loss of love and affection (this could include companionship, protection, care, instruction, guidance, advice, etc.)
• Loss of income and financial support
• The cost of any incurred medical bills (under certain circumstances).

Wrongful death claims arise under different circumstances; however, the following situations are often seen by attorneys that regularly handle wrongful death cases:

• Automobile collisions
• Bicycle vs. automobile collisions
• Tractor-trailer collisions
• Motorcycle collisions
• Boat collisions
• Dog attacks
• Medical malpractice
• Nursing home abuse/neglect
• Construction site incidents
• Product defect incidents
• Situations involving law enforcement agencies.

If you have suffered the loss of a family member, please contact us for a free initial consultation to see what we can do to assist you during this time of need.



Recent Wrongful Death Verdicts and Settlements

• $1 million: A father of three children lost his life in a motor vehicle collision involving a drunk driver
• $375,000: A dramshop action involved the death of both parents, leaving behind a minor child
• $225,000: A woman, survived by husband and her parents, lost her life in a motor vehicle collision