Wrongful Death Lawyer
Phoenix, Glendale and Mesa, Arizona
Questions About Wrongful Death
When is a death considered wrongful?
If another party's negligence or misconduct directly resulted in an individual's death, then that death is considered wrongful.
What are common scenarios that may result in a wrongful death?
Some of the most frequent cases of wrongful death occur due to:
- Truck Accidents – In an attempt to maximize their profits, truck companies and their employees may sidestep Federal and State regulations. Due to the massive size of trucks, accidents of this nature are often fatal
- Medical Malpractice – When a physician fails in their professional responsibility by not making judgments in keeping with the standard of care in their field
- Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect – Nursing home employees all too frequently abuse or neglect those we entrust to their care
- Emergency Room Errors – Considering patients seek urgent care in an emergency room, when errors occur they often result in catastrophic consequences
Is a wrongful death that occurred due to medical malpractice difficult to prove?
Yes, it can be. However, Phoenix personal injury attorney, Jerrold A. Mayro, fully dedicates himself to each case. By combining a keen eye for detail and his ability to view cases through a creative lens, Mr. Mayro is able to obtain a unique perspective on the case and present it.
Additionally, Mr. Mayro consults with medical experts, interviews all associated physicians and potential witnesses, and examines medical records in order to determine if medical malpractice resulted in the wrongful death of your loved one.
What are survivors entitled to?
The survivors, who include the deceased's immediate family, such as spouse, child and parent, may be entitled to compensation for:
- Loss of companionship
- Medical bills
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of love, companionship and guidance
- The financial equivalent that the deceased would have provided for a child's education and maintenance
- Loss of economic support
- Punitive damages
How is a beneficiary's loss of economic support measured?
Each beneficiary, such as a spouse, child or parent, has a distinct individual loss. It is not an equal dividing of the total recovery for economic loss. The loss for economic support has to be reduced
to present worth to take into consideration future money that is claimed now. Mr. Mayro will hire an expert to estimate economic loss for you when he starts working on your case so that you will have a better idea of the value of compensation you may be eligible to receive.
Arizona wrongful death attorney Jerrold A. Mayro is compassionate regarding your needs and demands. Losing a loved one is never an easy task to grapple with, but if his or her death was due to another party's negligence or misconduct, achieving the financial compensation to secure your family can help bring closure to a traumatic event.
If you have lost a loved one in the Phoenix, Mesa, or Tucson, Arizona area and believe you have a wrongful death claim, please contact our wrongful death office today or call (602) 604-8400 to schedule your personal consultation with Mr. Mayro.
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Phoenix, AZ 85016
