[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Under state law, a decedent\u2019s surviving spouse, children, parents, or guardians can file a wrongful death claim. The personal representative of their estate is also eligible to file a claim for the surviving eligible family members. If none of these individuals survive, the personal representative can proceed on behalf of the decedent's estate. If a child dies, either parent may bring a wrongful death action.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-wrongful-death-suits-in-arizona\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Multiple parties may be held liable in a wrongful death case, and who may be responsible depends on the circumstances of each case. For example, a doctor, a manufacturer of a defective product, or another motorist on the road could have caused the accident that led to your loved one\u2019s death. Because the facts or events of every incident that results in a wrongful death are unique, your attorney will tailor your case to its unique circumstances.  To prove fault in a wrongful death case, you must establish evidence to show that someone caused the death. First, the evidence must prove that the person at fault for the accident breached their duty to exercise reasonable care to prevent harm to the victim. This can be accomplished through eyewitness accounts, interviews with law enforcement, surveillance footage, or photographs.  Your attorney will then work to prove the other party\u2019s actions or inactions caused the victim\u2019s death. For example, if your loved one died in a car accident, your attorney could show that the other party\u2019s failure to stop at a red light or driving under the influence caused the accident. This may be done by showing photos from traffic cameras or the results of a blood alcohol test.  Your lawyer must also provide evidence of the financial and emotional losses you\u2019re seeking compensation for, including medical expenses, funeral costs, lost income, and loss of companionship. A skilled wrongful death attorney knows how to collect and present evidence to pursue the compensation their clients need after the death of a loved one.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-wrongful-death-suits-in-arizona\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"You must file a wrongful death lawsuit within two years of the death. Although two years may seem like a long time, your attorney needs this time to build a strong wrongful death case. They will thoroughly investigate the facts and circumstances of the accident that caused the death, obtain the evidence they need to prove the at-fault parties\u2019 liability, and prepare the claim. It is crucial to contact a wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after your loved one passes so they can get started on the case.  If you do not file your wrongful death lawsuit before the deadline expires, the judge will likely dismiss your case so you cannot pursue compensation in court. By retaining an attorney shortly after the death, your attorney will keep track of the critical dates and deadlines in your case to protect your legal rights.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-wrongful-death-suits-in-arizona\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Who Can File the Wrongful Death Lawsuit?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-wrongful-death-suits-in-arizona\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-wrongful-death-suits-in-arizona\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Do You Prove Fault in a Wrongful Death?","acceptedAnswer":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-wrongful-death-suits-in-arizona\/#Answer1"},"Answer Question1"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-wrongful-death-suits-in-arizona\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is There a Time Limit for Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Arizona?","acceptedAnswer":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-wrongful-death-suits-in-arizona\/#Answer2"},"Answer Question2"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-wrongful-death-suits-in-arizona\/#Question2"}],"name":"What You Need to Know About Wrongful Death Suits in Arizona","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-wrongful-death-suits-in-arizona\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What You Need to Know About Wrongful Death Suits in Arizona","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-wrongful-death-suits-in-arizona\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]