Phoenix Wrongful Death Attorneys
Pursuing Just & Full Compensation
The death of a loved one is one of the most traumatic experiences anyone can endure, no matter the cause, but when their death the result of someone else’s wrongdoing or negligence it can feel like the entire world is working against what you love. Even though a lawsuit cannot bring them back, you may be able to file a claim to secure compensation for the hardships and expenses resulting from their loss.
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At MayesTelles PLLC, our Phoenix wrongful death attorneys are committed to providing the experienced and dedicated legal assistance you require in your time of need. With nearly 200 years of collective legal experience, our lawyers are capable of handling any negligence or wrongful death case and will work with you to create a plan to help you navigate the complicated legal waters facing you. Contact us today to speak with one of our attorneys.
Who Can File a Claim?
A.R.S. § 12-612 list those survivors of a decedent eligible to bring a claim for wrongful death, including:
- The spouse of the deceased
- Any children of the deceased, whether biological or adopted
- Any parents or guardians of the deceased
- The legal representative of a deceased child, spouse, parent, or guardian of the deceased
- The legal representative of the estate of the deceased
Under A.R.S. § 12-612, the following people are ineligible to file a wrongful death claim:
- Extended family members
- Siblings
- Common law spouses
- Same-sex partners
What Types Of Damages Can I Seek?
There are two types of damages you can seek when filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Arizona. The first covers losses directly affecting the estate of the deceased, and includes:
- Any pain and suffering caused by the incident that led to their death
- The cost to replace or repair property damaged in the incident that led to their death
- Any lost wages or benefits that would have been earned by the deceased
- Any medical bills resulting from the incident that led to their death
- Any funeral and burial expenses
The second covers losses that affect the family members of the deceased, and includes:
- Any pain and suffering caused by the death of their loved one
- The loss of guidance, companionship, and care
- The loss of any household services the deceased used to perform
It’s important to note that the Arizona statute of limitations requires you to file any wrongful death claim within two years of the date the decedent died. If you fail to do so, your claim may be lost forever.
Hire Legal Representation Today
While timeliness is important, it’s equally if not even more important to take the time to find the legal representation that will give you the best chance to secure the maximum compensation possible. At MayesTelles PLLC, our Phoenix wrongful death lawyers have more than half a century of combined legal experience, and are ready to put our knowledge and experience to good use assisting you in your time of need.
Fill out the form on our website to tell us the details of your case, or give us a call at (602) 428-7104 to speak with one of our lawyers today.
We've Won Thousands of Cases
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Charges Reduced to Reckless Driving
Client R.C. was stopped by Mesa Police for a civil traffic violation and later charged with DUI, Extreme DUI, and Super Extreme DUI in a justice court. During the course of their representation, MayesTelles attorneys discovered important inconsistencies in the police reports. When we presented these issues to the State, the prosecutor’s office agreed to drop all DUI charges.
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Fatal Commercial Vehicle Accident
MayesTelles Client A.F. and her husband tragically lost their unborn child as a result of the negligence of an individual operating a commercial vehicle in Yuma, Arizona. After substantial investigation including accident reconstruction and filing a lawsuit, the insurance company paid out the policy limits of $1,000,000.00.
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4 Counts of Aggravated DUI Dismissed
Client M.W. was charged with 4 counts of Aggravated DUI in the Maricopa County Superior Court in July 2016 for allegedly riding a motorized bicycle under the influence. The attorneys at MayesTelles demanded that the State include certain materials in their presentation to the grand jury, resulting in the grand jury refusing to indict and the case being dismissed.
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Client Charged with DUI
Client, GS, charged with DUI - sentence was reduced to reckless driving.
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Client Facing Assault Felony
M.L. was charged with 1 count of Aggravated Assault, a class 3 dangerous felony. She plead guilty to Aggravated Assault, a class 6 undesignated felony, with a stipulation to 3 months of initial jail. She received credit for 32 days and the rest of the jail time was deferred. She was placed on 3 years of supervised probation. She has the opportunity to designate the offense a misdemeanor after successfully completing probation. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with DUI
Our client, A.R, was charged with 1 count of DUI and 1 count of Failure to Control Speed to Avoid a Collision. During extensive pre-trial investigation, it was discovered that the police made many errors in how they handled the case. We were able to get the client's charges reduced to reckless driving. Location: Glendale City Court
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Client Charged with Four Felony Counts
Our client, Ms. D., was charged with two counts of forgery - a class 4 Felony as well as theft - a class 2 Felony and also fraudulent schemes and artifices - a class 2 Felony. We were able to get her conviction reduced to a class 6 undesignated felony with the opportunity to reduce further to a misdemeanor. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Trespass & Assault
Our client, T.C., was charged in Maricopa County Superior Court on July 8, 2015 with 1 count of Criminal Trespass, a class 6 felony, and 1 count Assault, a class 2 Misdemeanor. On September 9, 2015, after an 8-day jury trial, our client was found not guilty on both charges. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Shoplifting
Our client, Ms. H., was charged with shoplifting - a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get her conviction set aside. Location: Phoenix Municipal Court
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Client Faced 5 Felony Sex Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with five counts of felony sex offenses, including two counts of Sex Conduct with a Minor and three counts of Molestation of a Child. We were able to get the case dismissed upon a successful Motion to Dismiss. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Our client, K.F., was charged with Disorderly Conduct, a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get this client's case dismissed. Location: Tempe Municipal Court
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Client Facing Multiple Criminal Charges
Our client, L.S., was charged on October 20, 2014 in Mesa for an assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage. MayesTelles PLLC was able to get those charges dismissed.
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Client Facing Multiple Domestic Violence Offenses
Our client, Ms. C., was facing charges of assault / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), disorderly conduct / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), and criminal damage / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor). We were able to get our client's case dismissed. Location: Mesa Municipal Court
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Charged with Assault & Failure to Appear
Our client, L.S., was charged in Phoenix on December 27, 2014 for assault and failure to appear. After completing diversion, our client's case was dismissed.
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Multiple Felony Theft Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with Theft of Means of Transportation (Class 3 Felony) and Trafficking in Stolen Property (Class 3 Felony). Both class 3 felonies have a possible sentencing range of 2 - 8.75 years in prison. We were able to get our client's charge reduced to a Class 1 Misdemeanor with no jail time. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court