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Wrongful Death Attorney in Arizona
When the unthinkable happens and you lose a family member or loved one to an accident, it can be a very disconcerting, devastating, and confusing time. After an accident, it can be hard to know what to do next or how to move on and it can be difficult to see how things could get better. While the loss of a loved one is something that cannot be remediated completely, there are options for family members of wrongful death victims that can help improve their situation. If your loved one was lost in an accident that was caused by another person’s negligence, you can pursue a wrongful death claim that may result in financial compensation. Reach out to us at LeBaron & Jensen in Arizona to learn more.
What Is A Wrongful Death Case?
Wrongful death refers to cases where a person died due to another person’s negligence or misconduct, but if they had lived they would have been able to pursue compensation in a personal injury claim against the party who caused them harm. A representative of the deceased’s estate can pursue a wrongful death claim in their stead. Only the representative of the estate can file a wrongful death claim, but members of the deceased’s family can be involved in the case in order to obtain compensation for their loss.
Elements That Must Be Met In Wrongful Death Cases
There are specific criteria that must be met for a claim to be considered a valid wrongful death claim. Not every death that occurs will meet the criteria needed to file a wrongful death case, even if the death was the result of the accident. To be able to file a wrongful death case and see it be successful, the plaintiff must show that the following things were in effect.
- Causation: the actions of the defendant must be the direct cause of death.
- Negligence: the death must have been caused by negligence, misconduct, or default liability.
- Breach of Duty: the defendant must have breached a duty of care to the victim, i.e. not obey traffic laws.
- Damages: the death of the victim must have resulted in quantifiable damages including medical expenses, loss of income, funeral costs, and pain/suffering.
Causes Of Wrongful Death
If a wrongful death case meets the above requirements, it is likely that the representative of the estate and the family members of the deceased will be able to be successful in the case and obtain compensation. Some of the most common causes of wrongful death include:
- Medical malpractice
- Defective products
- Auto accidents
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Construction accidents
- Birth injuries
- Aviation accidents
- Occupational hazards
- Criminal actions
- Death during a supervised activity
Options For Wrongful Death
If your family member has passed away due to one of the above situations or another cause of wrongful death, you are entitled to receive compensation. Reach out to a legal professional today to get started with a wrongful death claim today. Following are several damages that surviving family members can receive compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- Loss of income
- Loss of the deceased’s future earnings
- Loss of care
- Loss of love and companionship
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of inheritance
- The value of services the deceased provided
- Loss of consortium
Do You Need Professional Legal Services?
Losing a loved one is among the very worst possible situations to experience in life. After the death of a friend or family member, it can be extremely difficult to know what to do or where to turn. Luckily, wrongful death legal services exist to help family members of victims move forward and receive compensation to help them pay for funeral expenses, medical expenses, etc.
However, wrongful death cases can be nuanced and have certain requirements to be viable, meaning it can be hard to determine whether a case would succeed without a qualified attorney. We at Lebaron & Jensen are more than happy to help you with your wrongful death case and can help determine the best steps to take when pursuing a case. For more information or to schedule a case evaluation, feel free to reach out to us at Lebaron & Jensen today.
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LeBaron & Jensen has decades of combined experience handling a variety of personal injury cases throughout the state of Utah. We provide free, no-obligation consultations for a variety of personal injury claims.
LeBaron & Jensen, P.C.
1241 N Main St, Layton, UT 84041
Email: miles@lebaronjensen.com
Phone: 801.773.9488
