Mesa Wrongful Death Lawyer
Did your loved one recently pass away in an accident or during an act of negligence? If so, your family may need a Mesa wrongful death lawyer. As the victim’s surviving parent, guardian, child, or spouse, you may be able to pursue a claim for wrongful death.
The Mesa personal injury lawyers at Lerner and Rowe are here for you. We understand that no amount of money can replace the loss of a loved one. However, a claim may result in your family receiving financial compensation. This money will help alleviate the burden placed upon you by funeral expenses, your loved one’s medical bills, and the loss of future earnings. With the right attorney, the compensation may also include punitive damages or other non-economic damages, like the loss of consortium.
Following a sudden passing, it is best to rely on a knowledgeable and experienced attorney from Lerner and Rowe. Call us at 602-977-1900 to set up a free case evaluation.
Consider a Mesa Wrongful Death Lawyer Following an Accident
After a loved one passes away from an accident or wrongdoing, the family tends to have many questions about what to do next. They may wonder:
- Is a wrongful death lawsuit necessary, if even possible?
- How will we cover these unexpected funeral costs?
- Who can file on behalf of our loved one?
- How does inheritance work, and do we need a lawyer to explain it?
- What will the financial compensation from a wrongful death lawsuit cover?
An attorney with years of experience in this area of Arizona law will be able to answer these questions and more. For instance, financial compensation from a wrongful death lawsuit may include damages that occurred to the victim during and after the accident. It may also include the damages that the family of the victim now faces because of the loss of life.
For help to determine if you have a valid claim and who to sue, seek out the assistance of a knowledgeable lawyer as soon as you can. Also, a lawyer will help to determine a fair amount of compensation that you can fight for.
Claims Our Wrongful Death Attorneys In Mesa, Arizona Represent
In Mesa, wrongful deaths may occur in any of the following scenarios:
- Premises liability accidents
- Elder abuse injuries
- Defective product injuries
- Dangerous drug injuries and diagnoses
- Bike accidents
- Rideshare and taxi accidents
- Dog bites / attacks
- Pedestrian accidents
Even passengers in a car or bus can suffer a wrongful death, so don’t hesitate to reach out if your loved one was hurt in an accident other than those listed above. There are many ways a wrongful death can occur in Mesa, and as long as there was a negligent or reckless party involved, your family may have a claim.
Legal Grounds for a Mesa Wrongful Death Claim
As stated above, there are two overarching causes of wrongful death claims in Mesa, AZ. Any of the common types of claims we handle could fall into one of these categories.
- The first main cause of wrongful death in Mesa is negligence. Negligence happens when one party (like another driver or property owner) owes the victim a duty of care, then fails to uphold that duty. As a result, an accident occurs, and the victim perishes from their injuries.
- The other cause is recklessness. Recklessness happens when another party acts in an unexpected or dangerous way, like speeding and swerving through traffic. Here there is still an unspoken duty of care to those around the reckless party, and they fail to uphold that duty with these sudden actions. If a victim is injured and passes away, the family may have a wrongful death claim on their hands.
An attorney from Lerner and Rowe will conduct a thorough investigation into your loved one’s case in order to determine if another party was indeed negligent or reckless. Then, we will sue the negligent party’s insurance company for an amount of compensation meant to provide restitution for damages lost in the incident.
Is There a Time Limit to Keep in Mind While Filing A Wrongful Death Suit?
Yes, you must keep a timeline in mind when considering a wrongful death lawsuit, which is difficult while planning a memorial service and moving through the grief process. However, your family must file your claim within a specific amount of time from the date of the accident in which your loved one was injured. This follows the Arizona statute of limitations. If you don’t file in time, you may not get any compensation. By contacting an attorney, you can get help to determine the specific amount of time that you have so that you don’t miss any key deadlines.
Choose a Mesa Wrongful Death Lawyer from Lerner and Rowe
Our attorneys offer 24/7 legal help and charge no fees until we win your claim. You can call us and receive high-quality representation as soon as your family needs it, at no additional risk to you.
Contact Lerner and Rowe’s Wrongful Death Attorneys
Our number is 602-977-1900. Call today to schedule a free case evaluation and consultation, and have all of your questions about a wrongful death in Mesa answered.