Wrongful Death Attorneys In Phoenix

At Harris, Powers & Cunningham PLLC, our commitment to justice is reflected in the credentials of our legal team. One of our partners, attorney Frank Powers, is certified by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization as a  specialist in injury and wrongful death litigation.

This distinction is awarded to a select group of attorneys who have demonstrated extensive knowledge, experience and dedication to achieving results in complex wrongful death cases. Certification as a specialist signifies a higher level of proficiency in handling wrongful death claims.

What Constitutes a Wrongful Death Claim in Arizona?

Negligent or wrongful conduct that leads to another person’s death can be a basis for a wrongful death action in Arizona. In fact, there are statutes that govern claims allowing lawsuits to be brought by a surviving spouse, children or parents of a decedent, or the decedent’s estate. Damages that may be recovered for wrongful death or fatal accident claims may include:

• Compensation for medical and funeral expenses: Families should not have to bear the financial burden of medical bills and burial costs due to someone else’s negligence.
• Loss of future earnings and financial support: If the deceased was a primary earner, their projected lifetime income and financial contributions to the family may be factored into the compensation.
• Loss of love and support: The emotional and psychological toll of losing a loved one is immeasurable. Compensation can help address the impact on surviving family members.
• Punitive damages: In cases involving gross negligence or reckless conduct, the court may award punitive damages to deter similar behavior in the future.

Attempting to navigate a wrongful death claim without proper representation can result in significantly reduced compensation. Insurance companies deploy numerous tactics to minimize payouts to grieving families.

We can handle the legal battle while you focus on healing from your loss. Our firm is dedicated to helping ensure that victims’ families receive the compensation they deserve. Contact us for a free consultation.

Causes Of Wrongful Death

We represent families in wrongful death claims arising from:

• Car accidents: Motor vehicle collisions, including those involving trucks, motorcycles and pedestrians, can lead to fatal injuries. Many of these accidents result from reckless driving, distracted driving or intoxicated drivers.
• Workplace accidents: Fatal injuries can occur on construction sites, industrial workplaces and other hazardous job environments. Employers and third-party contractors may be held accountable for unsafe conditions.
• Medical malpractice: Errors by doctors, nurses and other health care providers can lead to fatal consequences. This includes surgical mistakes, misdiagnoses, medication errors and birth-related injuries.
• Mass casualties: Incidents such as mass shootings, airplane crashes, train derailments and explosions can lead to multiple wrongful death claims.

Regardless of the cause, identifying and holding responsible parties accountable is a complex legal process that requires experienced representation. Worry not because our lawyers conduct thorough investigations, coordinate with multiple claimants and pursue justice against all liable parties.

Helping Families Seek Justice When A Loved One Is Killed

If your husband, wife, mother, father, son or daughter was wrongfully killed in an accident, you need a dedicated law firm in your corner – you need Harris, Powers & Cunningham. Regardless of whether your loved one’s death is related to a motor vehicle collision, a terrible accident or even medical negligence, one of our experienced wrongful death attorneys will carefully explain your rights and legal options.

A loved one’s passing is never easy, so let us deal with the legal issues. Losing a loved one suddenly and unexpectedly as a result of someone’s wrongful conduct can change your life forever. Nothing can prepare a family for the news of a death under such circumstances. No one can truly know the confusion, frustration and pain someone experiences when a fatal accident happens.

Our fatal accident attorneys‘ mission is to help families who have wrongfully lost loved ones, find out why and how the death from a fatal accident actually happened, provide information and support for grieving families, and obtain a just result against the wrongdoer in a wrongful death case.

Schedule Your Free Consultation Today

Our wrongful death lawyers have successfully represented many families suffering from the wrongful death of a loved one. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident or as the result of negligent medical care, our attorneys can represent your interests against the parties at fault and their insurance companies to recover damages on your behalf. Contact one of our lawyers today by calling us at 602-910-6779. You can also reach out to us online.

Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death

As a society, we put more faith in the medical community than just about any other group of professionals. We look to them to provide the care that we need in the most critical of times. That said, according to the American Association for Justice, less than 9 percent of doctors who make multiple malpractice payments are ever subject to medical board discipline.

Because of this, it is all the more important that they are held accountable when they injure someone due to negligence, but particularly if someone is killed due to their mistakes.

If a loved one has been killed due to negligent care, we are here for you.

Wrongful Death By Doctor, Hospital, Or Other Medical Professional

Having obtained millions for clients in more than 30 years of medical malpractice practice, we are prepared to aggressively advocate for you if a loved one has been killed due to:

• Surgical errors and complications
• Emergency room errors
• Birth injury (injury to a child or mother during birth)
• Birth-related brain injury
• Anesthesia complications
• Intensive care unit (ICU) errors
• Cardiology and cardiac surgery errors
• Failure to diagnose
• Improper treatment of a diagnosed illness
• Failure to monitor a patient
• Using or prescribing the wrong drug
• Wrong side surgery
• Unnecessary surgical procedure
• Retained foreign objects

We will do everything to hold those responsible accountable and to obtain compensation for:

• Medical services
• Memorial and burial expenses
• Injury to the deceased
• Family suffering
• Punitive damages
• Pecuniary damages

Examples of Wrongful Death Cases We’ve Handled

Our law firm has handled several wrongful death claims over the decades. Here are scenarios of wrongful death claims we have handled:

• Woman’s surgery complication: A young woman underwent outpatient surgery expecting a routine procedure. Tragically, she suffered respiratory suppression due to a combination of anesthesia and pain medication. Despite the medical staff’s efforts, she did not survive, leaving her family devastated and searching for answers regarding the hospital’s protocols.
• Delayed surgical treatment for mother: A mother experienced multiple delays in receiving necessary surgical treatment for a critical condition. As a result, her condition worsened, leading to her untimely death. She left behind two minor children, and her family is questioning the hospital’s scheduling and urgency in handling her case.
• Missed diagnosis for mother: Another young mother faced a delayed diagnosis for a serious health issue. The postponement in identifying her condition led to fatal consequences. Survived by her spouse, parents, and two minor children, her family is considering legal action for what they believe was a preventable tragedy.
• Surgical abdomen issue: A mother suffered due to a delay in diagnosing and treating a surgical abdomen condition. Despite her family’s efforts to advocate for timely medical intervention, she passed away, leaving behind a grieving spouse, parents, and two minor children.
• Older adult male’s follow-up care: An older male underwent parathyroid surgery but received improper follow-up care, which led to complications resulting in his death. He is survived by his wife and nine children, who are questioning the adequacy of the post-surgical care provided.
• Bowel infarction treatment delay: A woman faced a delay in the treatment of a bowel infarction, a condition that required urgent attention. Unfortunately, the delay led to her death, and she is survived by her husband who is seeking answers about the hospital’s response time.
• Trucking accident fatality: A male was involved in a catastrophic trucking accident that resulted in his death. He left behind a grieving wife, child, and parent, who are looking into the circumstances and potential negligence surrounding the accident.  In separate truck accident case, an adult male died following a trucking accident, leaving behind three adult children who are dealing with the loss and exploring the circumstances of the accident.
• Hospital fall incident: A male suffered a fatal fall while in the hospital. Despite being in a place meant for healing, the incident raised concerns about the hospital’s safety measures. He is survived by his spouse and six adult children.
• Pacemaker procedure complication: A female underwent a pacemaker placement procedure, which unfortunately led to her wrongful death. Her family is questioning the medical team’s expertise and the procedure’s execution.
• Cardiac symptoms mismanagement: A male’s cardiac symptoms were not diagnosed or treated in time, leading to his death. Survived by his mother, spouse, and three adult children, his family is seeking accountability for what they believe was a critical oversight.
• ER discharge tragedy: After being discharged from the ER, an individual tragically died by suicide. Survived by four children, two of whom are minors, the family is deeply concerned about the hospital’s assessment and discharge protocols.
• Hospital death of adult female: An adult female passed away while in the hospital, leaving behind a spouse and two adult children. The family is questioning the care and conditions that led to her death.

Free Consultation For Your Family

To talk with our lawyers about wrongful death please call our Phoenix law firm at 602-910-6779 or contact us online.