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Losing a loved one due to negligence is devastating. Families deserve justice and accountability.
Wrongful death claims may arise from car accidents, medical negligence, or unsafe premises. Families face emotional loss and financial hardship.
We provide compassionate representation while aggressively pursuing justice. Our attorneys fight for damages including funeral expenses, lost support, and companionship.
No. We work on contingency—no fee unless we recover for you.
Arizona injury claims are subject to statutes of limitation; act quickly so evidence isn’t lost. (We’ll advise on your specific deadlines.)
Yes. Your case is attorney-led from intake through resolution.
We pursue every liable party—drivers, companies, and manufacturers when defects contribute to injuries.
Medical bills, lost wages/earning capacity, pain and suffering, and in some cases punitive damages; families may pursue wrongful-death damages.
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Arizona wrongful death claims are civil claims brought by eligible family members or a personal representative after a death caused by another party’s wrongful act or negligence.
Contact Lazzara Law Firm with questions about an Arizona injury claim.
Arizona Injury Claim FAQs
Under A.R.S. § 12-612, the surviving spouse, children, parents, or guardian of the decedent — or the personal representative of the estate — can file a wrongful death claim.
Arizona law allows two years from the date of death (A.R.S. § 12-542). Acting promptly preserves evidence and witness testimony.
Damages include loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, protection, and guidance; loss of expected income and support; reasonable medical and funeral expenses; and pain, grief, and anguish suffered by survivors.
Yes. A criminal case is brought by the state and seeks punishment. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action brought by the family seeking financial compensation. Both can proceed simultaneously and the outcome of one does not control the other.
A wrongful death claim is not only about the final incident. It also requires proof of liability, eligible claimants, family losses, funeral expenses, final medical bills, and the relationship between the death and the wrongful conduct. Families are often dealing with grief while insurers request records, statements, or releases.
Useful documentation includes death certificates, police or incident reports, medical records, funeral bills, wage or support information, photos, witness names, and probate or representative paperwork when applicable. Evidence should be gathered early because crash scenes, facility records, and witness memory can change quickly.
A-level wrongful death content should help families understand that a criminal case, insurance claim, and civil wrongful death claim are different processes. Civil compensation focuses on losses caused by the death and the people Arizona law allows to bring the claim.
| Evidence type | What to organize |
|---|---|
| Who may claim | Eligible family members or a personal representative depending on Arizona law and family facts. |
| Loss proof | Funeral costs, final medical bills, support, companionship, and family impact records. |
| Liability proof | Reports, photos, medical timeline, facility records, vehicle data, or witness testimony. |
Lazzara Law Firm helps injured people across the Phoenix metro evaluate evidence, deadlines, medical records, and insurance issues after serious accidents.
Use this page as an organized starting point for an Arizona injury claim. The strongest claims usually connect four categories of proof: what happened, who was responsible, how the injury was diagnosed and treated, and how the injury changed work, bills, mobility, family responsibilities, or daily life.
Before speaking in detail with an insurer or signing a release, gather the records that show the full timeline. That can include photos, incident reports, medical records, referrals, prescriptions, therapy notes, wage records, repair estimates, insurance letters, and notes about symptoms that changed over time.
For local claims in Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, or nearby Arizona communities, also write down the exact location, nearby intersections or businesses, police or incident report numbers, witness names, and where medical treatment occurred. These details help connect the claim to the responsible party and available insurance.
For A-level claim preparation, keep a single folder with the incident timeline, photos, medical visits, insurance letters, and expenses. Update it after every appointment or adjuster communication. Organized records make it easier to identify missing evidence, explain the injury progression, and compare any settlement offer against the actual medical, financial, and daily-life impact.
For wrongful death claims, families should also organize the practical records that show how the loss changed the household. That can include employment records, household responsibilities, caregiving roles, family calendars, final expense receipts, medical timelines, and written notes about communications with insurers, hospitals, police, facilities, or other responsible parties. A careful file can also include funeral provider records, estate or representative documents, and notes about services, guidance, or financial support the person provided. These details help explain both economic losses and the human impact of the death. They also help separate final medical expenses, estate paperwork, and family loss documentation and insurance communication.
