For most people, any death that happens in an accident feels wrong. It is a common thought that someone should be “to blame,” leading families of victims to seek the help of a wrongful death attorney to get compensation for their losses. Yet not all cases where someone dies in an accident are actual wrongful […]
The parents of a four-year-old girl recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging medical malpractice against a doctor who negligently sent their severely ill child home from the emergency room. The child got worse instead of better. By the time her parents got her back to the ER five hours later, she was in full cardiopulmonary arrest and […]
Personal injury and a lawsuit often involve a fundamental primary question on every client’s mind: what will this case translate into in terms of damages if I win? While it would be nice if there was a reference table one could use to produce an answer quickly, the law does not work this way. Instead, […]
Negligence on the road, in the hospital, or in some other setting has caused you undue suffering. You believe that you can secure significant personal injury damages, but before you proceed with your case, you must select a trustworthy attorney. Personal injury law covers a lot of ground, but as you browse your options, you’ll […]
Litigated by personal injury and criminal attorneys, wrongful death claims involve tort cases where the defendant’s negligent behavior is attributed to someone’s death. This death has left behind surviving family members and/or legal dependents who will suffer, either financially, emotionally or both, as a consequence of the person’s death. Specifically, wrongful death lawsuits takes compensatory […]
In the area of civil law parties are able to recover damages for a variety of injuries suffered by the action or omission of another party, even if there were no criminal charges filed against the party. This ability to recover is particularly evident in cases involving wrongful death. The fact is, people can be […]
When someone you love is killed unexpectedly, your human nature wants to blame someone as you begin the grieving process. The intense heartache and overwhelming personal and emotional trauma that occur can devastate you, leaving more questions than answers. Add in the financial stress that occurs when an income earner passes, and you will find […]
Life is often hectic. It is full of responsibilities and things to remember. Often, those around you struggle and you are asked to pick up the pieces — or at the very least referee while others pick the pieces up for themselves. The biggest successes in life happen when we work together. Each of us […]
An Unexpected Accident Early one morning just last summer, a married couple, who were champion tandem bicyclists and owners of a bike shop, were struck by a speeding vehicle while they were biking near Lake Havasu City. The wife was killed instantly. The husband was seriously injured and despite the best efforts of his doctors, […]
When a loved one losses their life because of the action, inaction or negligence of another person, under Arizona law you have the right to file a civil lawsuit. In some cases, surviving family members may also learn the person responsible for the death is subject to criminal charges as well. However, one of the […]
