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Arizona Wrongful Death Attorneys
When Accountability Is the Closest We Can Come to Justice
Wrongful death claims can arise from many situations, including vehicle accidents, unsafe premises, and other acts of negligence. When a death is caused by someone else’s negligence, your family should not have to carry the burden alone.
We know true justice would be rewinding time. While nothing can undo this loss, we help families with aftermath management and pursue the accountability they deserve.
At Torgenson Law, it’s personal. We hold negligent individuals, businesses, and insurance companies accountable so families can focus on healing.
Your Family Deserves Answers. We’re Here to Help You Seek Justice.
Why Families Across Arizona Trust Torgenson Law
Direct Support When the Stakes Are High
Direct access to your attorney, clear communication, and steady guidance when serious questions need answers.
Accountability Built from Day One
We preserve evidence, work with experts, and build every case from the start, paving the way if trial becomes necessary.
Fair Fee Guarantee
Free consultation and no upfront costs. Our firm will never take more in fees than you or your family take home.
Aftermath Management
We handle the legal pressure that follows a serious injury or fatal accident, so you and your family have one less burden to carry.
What Qualifies as a Wrongful Death Claim in Arizona?
Usually, it’s not difficult to know when we’ve been wronged and may have a legal case. What’s often more difficult is understanding exactly what type of case we have.
At its most basic level, Arizona law allows a wrongful death claim when a person dies because of another party’s negligent, reckless, or intentional actions.
Common wrongful death cases:
- Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Accidents
- Wrongful Death on Premises
- ATV / off-road Accidents
- Workplace Accidents
- Drowning Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Medical Negligence
An experienced wrongful death attorney can investigate the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s death, identify liable parties, and help your family better understand its legal options.
What the Law May Still Recover After Loss
There is only so much the law can recover after a loss. But for what falls within the practical realities of this world, a wrongful death claim may still help provide stability, accountability, and support.
Depending on the circumstances, a wrongful death claim may recover compensation for:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical bills incurred before death
- Lost income and future financial support
- Loss of companionship, care, and guidance
- Emotional suffering experienced by surviving family members
- The loss of household support and stability
We work with economists and life-care planners to project long-term needs, education costs for children, and future household support so the result reflects the full reality of your loss.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Arizona?
Arizona law only allows certain family members and representatives to bring a wrongful death claim. Determining who is legally entitled to file can become complicated, especially in situations involving blended families, multiple dependents, or disputes regarding representation.
In most cases, the following parties may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim:
- Spouses
- Children
- Parents or legal guardians
- The personal representative of the deceased person’s estate
In some situations, several parties may share the right to recover compensation. An experienced wrongful death attorney can help your family understand who may file, what damages may be available, and how Arizona law applies to your specific circumstances.
Results
Real Results from Real People We’ve Helped
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arizona law allows certain surviving family members, including spouses, children, and parents, to pursue a wrongful death claim.
In most cases, Arizona’s statute of limitations is two years from the date of death. Acting quickly helps preserve evidence and strengthen your case.
Families and eligible beneficiaries may recover compensation for funeral expenses, medical bills, lost financial support, emotional suffering, and other losses related to the death.
More than one person or company may share liability. Our attorneys investigate every possible source of responsibility and insurance coverage.
Some wrongful death claims settle through negotiation, while others require litigation. We prepare every case for trial from the beginning.
Every Catastrophic Injury or Wrongful Death Deserves Expert Help
The team at Torgenson Law is here to support several case types.
Locations We Serve
- Phoenix
- Tucson
- Mesa
- Chandler
- Scottsdale
- Glendale
- Gilbert
- Tempe
- Peoria
- Yuma
- Avondale
- Goodyear
- Flagstaff
- Queen Creek
- Maricopa
- Casa Grande
- Apache Junction
- Prescott
- Kingman
- Casa Adobes
- Catalina Foothills
- Laveen
- Fountain Hills
- Sedona
- Show Low
- Paradise Valley
- Cave Creek
- Page
- Safford
- Carefree
- Litchfield Park
- Buckeye
- Tolleson
- Payson
- Globe
- Lake Havasu
- Sedona
- Nogales
- Bisbee
- Parker
- Quartzite
Wrongful Death Cases Can Take Many Forms
Wrongful death cases can arise from many types of preventable events, including fatal car accidents, fatal truck accidents, fatal motorcycle accidents, fatal pedestrian accidents, drowning incidents, unsafe property conditions, workplace accidents, and other acts of negligence.
Fatal outcomes may also follow severe trauma, where a claim may shift from a serious injury case to a wrongful death claim brought by surviving family members under Arizona law.
In both situations, the legal work must account for the full consequences of the harm. That may mean documenting future care needs, identifying every responsible party, preserving evidence, and pursuing compensation that reflects the seriousness of what happened.
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