Wrongful Death Attorneys in Phoenix, Arizona
Losing someone you love because of another person's negligence is devastating in a way no legal process can fully address. No settlement restores what your family has lost. But a wrongful death claim is often the only mechanism available to hold the responsible party accountable — and to protect your family's financial future when the person who provided for you is suddenly gone.
At Caruso Injury Law, we handle wrongful death cases with the highest level of care and determination. We carry the legal burden so your family can focus on grieving, healing, and rebuilding.
What Is a Wrongful Death Claim in Arizona?
Under Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-611, a wrongful death claim can be filed when a person dies as a result of another party's wrongful act, neglect, or default. Qualifying cases include:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents caused by a negligent or reckless driver
- Catastrophic injuries that result in death during or after treatment
- Workplace accidents involving unsafe conditions or equipment failures
- Medical malpractice resulting in a patient's death
- Defective products that cause fatal injuries
- Premises liability incidents such as fatal slip and falls or inadequate security
Arizona law limits who can file a wrongful death claim. Only the surviving spouse, children, parents, or the personal representative of the deceased's estate may bring the claim. We will walk your family through exactly who qualifies and how the process works from the very first call.
What Compensation Can a Wrongful Death Claim Recover?
Arizona wrongful death claims can recover damages for both the surviving family members and the estate of the deceased. We fight for the full scope of what your family has lost:
- Lost Financial Support — The income, benefits, and financial contributions your loved one would have provided over their lifetime
- Loss of Companionship — Compensation for the loss of love, care, guidance, and affection that cannot be replaced
- Grief and Emotional Distress — Damages for the psychological toll the loss has taken on surviving family members
- Medical and End-of-Life Costs — All bills incurred from the incident through the time of death
- Funeral and Burial Expenses — Full reimbursement so your family is not left carrying those costs
- Punitive Damages — In cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct, additional damages to punish the responsible party
How Insurance Companies Handle Wrongful Death Claims — And How We Fight Back
Insurance companies know that grieving families are vulnerable. Their strategy in wrongful death cases is to move fast — offering a quick settlement while your family is in shock, before you have had time to consult an attorney or understand what your claim is actually worth.
Alec J. Caruso spent years on the insurance defense side handling high-value claims including wrongful death cases. He knows exactly how adjusters are trained to approach these situations — the lowball early offers, the requests for financial records to minimize future income projections, the tactics designed to make a fast settlement feel like the only option.
Now he uses that knowledge to slow the process down, build the case properly, and force a result that actually reflects what your family has lost.
Caruso Injury Law has recovered millions for Arizona families in wrongful death cases, including a $3.2 million settlement for a family who lost a loved one in a motor vehicle collision.*
We Are Not Suing Your Friend — We Are Pursuing Their Insurance
Many wrongful death cases — particularly those involving car accidents, dog bites, or premises incidents — involve someone the family knows personally. A neighbor. A friend. A coworker.
Clients often hesitate to move forward because they don't want to damage a relationship or cause financial hardship to someone they care about.
Here is what you need to know: in nearly every case, we are not pursuing the individual. We are pursuing their insurance policy. That is exactly what insurance exists for. We handle the process professionally and diplomatically so your family can get the financial support you need without unnecessary personal conflict.
A Personal Commitment to Every Wrongful Death Family
You will never be handed off to a case manager or a paralegal at Caruso Injury Law. Alec personally handles every wrongful death case from intake through resolution. If your family is not ready or able to come to our office, he will come to you — at home, at the hospital, or wherever is most comfortable.
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Every call is answered by a person who knows your case.
*Results cited reflect specific matters handled by Caruso Injury Law attorneys. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique. Clients may be responsible for certain case costs regardless of outcome. Alec Caruso is licensed to practice law in Arizona and is not certified as a specialist by the State Bar of Arizona.
