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Arizona Wrongful Death Lawyer / Scottsdale Wrongful Death Attorney / Phoenix Catastrophic and Serious Personal Injury Attorney
THERE IS NOTHING MORE TRAGIC THAN THE NEEDLESS LOSS OF HUMAN LIFE

Losing a family member is difficult enough to deal with when it occurs as a result of natural causes. When it occurs through the wrongful acts of another, it is even more difficult to understand and deal with. To calculate that loss, in monetary terms, is an even a tougher task. The Law Offices of Shane L. Harward PLC, an Arizona Wrongful Death Attorney, is here to help you and your family.

Wrongful Death Claims - Arizona

While no human life or death can simply be defined by a monetary value, if you lose a treasured family member, you deserve to be reimbursed for the loss of income, support and companionship the person provided to you and your family.

A "wrongful death" occurs when a person is killed due to the wrongful act, neglect or fault of another individual, company or entity. An action for wrongful death belongs to the decedent's immediate family members or estate depending upon the circumstances. The Arizona wrongful death lawyer of Law Offices of Shane L. Harward PLC, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, has filed many lawsuits on behalf of metropolitan Phoenix and Arizona clients throughout the entire state of Arizona under the Arizona wrongful death act.

Elements of an Arizona Wrongful Death Lawsuit / Claim

In order to bring a successful wrongful death claim or cause of action under Arizona law, the following elements must be present:

  1. The death of a human being;
  2. Caused by another's wrongful act or omission, negligence or fault;
  3. The survival of family members who are suffering monetary injury as a result of the wrongful death, or the appointment of a personal representative for the decedent's estate depending upon the circumstances.

A wrongful death claim may arise out of a number of circumstances, such as in the following situations:

  1. Medical malpractice or nursing home abuse / neglect that results in a wrongful death;
  2. Over medication or adverse reaction to medication resulting in death;
  3. Car, Truck, Boat, or Airplane accident / collision;
  4. Construction accident;
  5. Defective product or occupational exposure to hazardous conditions or toxic substances;
  6. Electrical Accident resulting in death through electrocution;
  7. Overzealous prison, police, or sheriff officer during arrest and restraint;
  8. Failure to properly supervise a known suicide risk while in custody or care;
  9. Failure of prison, police, or sheriff to provide necessary medical care; or
  10. Dog / Animal attack.
Damages in an Arizona Wrongful Death Claim or Lawsuit

Obviously, the loss of a human life is the most significant damage in an Arizona wrongful death action. However, pecuniary, or financial, injury is also a measure of damages which must be addressed. The Arizona wrongful death act provides that damages that are fair and just may be awarded. For example, the family that has suffered such a loss due to the wrongful death of a loved one is entitled to reimbursement for the loss of income, love, affection, companionship, care, protection, and guidance.

How does one replace something irreplaceable? This is a question that many jurors, as well as the family who has suffered such a tragedy, need help answering when there has been a wrongful death. At the Law Offices of Shane L. Harward PLC our wrongful death lawyer understands that no amount of monetary damages is worth suffering through such a loss. However, the Arizona legal system requires that we place a value on the irreplaceable so that the family members and loved ones can be compensated for enduring a wrongful death. The Law Offices of Shane L. Harward PLC, an Arizona wrongful death attorney, will act as a compassionate guide for your family through the Arizona legal system and this difficult time.

Contact personal injury attorneys at Law Offices of Shane L. Harward PLC, 10575 N. 114th Street, Suite 103, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259, so that our Arizona wrongful death attorney can assess your case and prepare an effective wrongful death claim on your behalf. Please visit our contact page to set up a free initial wrongful death consultation. We also offer reduced rates to those contacting us regarding wrongful death claims through the Internet.

For immediate assistance from our Scottsdale, Arizona office please call us at 480-874-2918. We look forward to helping you. Our wrongful death attorney represents clients throughout the United States and the state of Arizona including, but not limited to, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, Gilbert, Sun West, Sun City, Tucson, Flagstaff, Kingman, Bullhead City, Yuma, Lake Havasu, Fountain Hills, Anthem, Ahwatukee, Carefree, Cave Creek, Gold Canyon, Bisbee, Sierra Vista, Cochise, Paradise Valley, East Valley, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Gila, White Mountain, Heber, Payson, Prescott, Forest Lakes, Apache Junction, Avondale, Queen Creek, Benson, Black Canyon City, New River, Buckey, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Cottonwood, Douglas, Florence, Gila Bend, Goodyear, Greer, Lakeside, Guadalupe, Holbrook, Huachuca City, Oro Valley, Overgaard, Avra Valley, Parker, Peoria, Pinetop, Pine, Prescott Valley, Quartzite, Strawberry, Safford, Show Low, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Superior, Surpise, Snowflake, Tombstone, Wickenberg, Winslow, Wilcox, Williams, Young, Youngtown, and surrounding areas.

Law Offices of Shane L. Harward PLC
Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney
Arizona Wrongful Death Lawyer
10575 North 114th Street, Suite 103
Scottsdale, Arizona 85259

Phone: 480-874-2918
Facsimile: 480-588-5063
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10575 North 114th Street
Suite 103
Scottsdale, Arizona 85259
 
Telephone 480-874-2918
Facsimile 480-588-5063
 
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4809 East Thistle Landing Drive
Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85044
 
Telephone 602-384-4638
 
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Post Office Box 12877
Scottsdale, Arizona 85267
 
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The Arizona personal injury, accident, and insurance bad faith dispute lawyers at the Law Offices of Shane L. Harward PLC represent insurance, personal injury and accident victims throughout the state of Arizona (AZ) including, but not limited to, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, Gilbert, Sun West, Sun City, Tucson, Flagstaff, Kingman, Bullhead City, Yuma, Lake Havasu, Fountain Hills, Anthem, Ahwatukee, Carefree, Cave Creek, Gold Canyon, Bisbee, Sierra Vista, Cochise, Paradise Valley, East Valley, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Gila, White Mountain, Heber, Payson, Prescott, Forest Lakes, Apache Junction, Avondale, Queen Creek, Benson, Black Canyon City, New River, Buckeye, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Cottonwood, Douglas, Florence, Gila Bend, Goodyear, Greer, Glendale, Lakeside, Guadalupe, Holbrook, Huachuca City, Oro Valley, Overgaard, Avra Valley, Parker, Peoria, Pinetop, Pine, Prescott Valley, Quartzite, Strawberry, Safford, Show Low, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Superior, Surprise, Snowflake, Tombstone, Wickenburg, Winslow, Wilcox, Williams, Young, Youngtown, and surrounding areas.