Phoenix Wrongful Death Attorney

If you have lost a loved one due to an act of negligence, you have the right to see that the individual or business that caused the fatal accident is held responsible for their carelessness. We can help. We are the wrongful death attorneys of Friedl Richardson. Since 1997, we have stood beside people in Phoenix and throughout Arizona who have lost loved ones in car accidents, dog attacks, and other accidents. We are here to stand beside you.

Our lawyers will take every step possible to help you obtain results. We are ready to shift from skillful settlement negotiation to aggressive trial work if the opposition is not willing to play fair. We will fight for you and your family. Losing a loved one is painful. Losing a loved one due to wrongful death can be even more [...]

The physician-patient privilege is designed to help each patient feel free to tell the doctor the whole truth about what the patient is experiencing; that way, the doctor will have the best information for diagnosing and treating the patient. This privilege can be very important for the relationship between the doctor and the patient. When a patient passes away, however, [...]

If you have experienced the loss of a loved one due to wrongful death, the last thing you may want to think about is how your legal rights are affected. The law surrounding wrongful death, however, allows legal action to be taken only for a limited period of time. When this period has elapsed, you will no longer have the [...]

Legal actions for wrongful death can be very complex, especially when the harmful acts of several parties contributed to an individual’s death. Some parties may settle the matter before the case goes to trial; others may see it all the way to a verdict. No matter who the defendant is, the amount and type of financial recovery the plaintiff can [...]

Q: What is the difference between a civil case and a criminal case against someone who caused a death? A: A criminal case can only be brought by the government. The prosecutor makes a case against the person accused of a crime, seeking prison time or another punishment. The prosecutor must meet a higher standard of proof than in a [...]

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No matter what the age of the loved one you have lost, the grief is powerful. The law, however, often takes age into account when it assesses your loss. Because your loved one cannot be replaced, the law is at a disadvantage to truly compensate you. Money is one measure that the legal system can objectively use to reflect what [...]