Even if they ride as responsibly and lawfully as anyone possibly could, motorcyclists can still be seriously injured in crashes caused entirely by a third party’s misconduct. Unfortunately, motorcyclists also have a higher risk than most other motor vehicle operators of sustaining life-threatening harm from high-speed collisions—once again, often due primarily to the reckless or careless actions of someone who may have then walked away from the crash scene without a scratch.
If you recently lost a close family member to a fatal motorcycle accident in Avondale, you know all too well how much a loved one’s wrongful death can interfere with every aspect of your professional and personal life, not to mention your long-term financial security. You should also know, though, that you have support available from the capable motorcycle accident attorneys at Phillips Law Group, all of whom can work on your behalf to help you demand comprehensive compensation for your damages.
When someone else passes away directly due to another person’s irresponsible or unlawful actions, surviving immediate family members of the deceased person have the right to seek civil restitution for their own ensuing losses through what is known as a wrongful death lawsuit. As this is a subtype of personal injury lawsuit, liability typically revolves around negligence—in other words, the degree to which the actions of various parties contributed to causing the incident to occur in the first place.
Depending on the circumstances, civil fault for a motorcycle crash in Avondale resulting in fatal injuries may lie with another motorist who violated a traffic law prior to striking a motorcyclist, a manufacturer that produced defective vehicle components, a municipal authority that failed to maintain public roads in a safe condition, and/or various other parties. Guidance from qualified legal counsel can be key not just to identifying every person who played a role in your family member’s death, but also to establishing their fault for that death through a preponderance of the evidence.
Under Arizona law, the only people with standing to actually file and recover compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit are the decedent’s surviving spouse, surviving child(ren), and/or surviving parent(s) or guardian(s). Alternatively, whoever the decedent named as their personal representative in their will can file suit on behalf of eligible surviving family members, or on behalf of the decedent’s estate if there are no eligible surviving family members.
Compensable damages in the aftermath of a fatal Avondale motorcycle accident can include, but are not strictly limited to:
A member of our team can review what losses you may be able to incorporate into your unique claim during a free initial consultation.
The prospect of starting a civil lawsuit or making a formal settlement demand over a family member’s premature death can be understandably unappealing, especially if you are still reeling from your immense and entirely undeserved loss. However, it can be important to take proactive legal action sooner rather than later after a fatal motorcycle accident in Avondale, and you have help available with doing so from experienced and considerate legal professionals.
Working with the team at Phillips Law Group can substantially increase your chances of securing a favorable case result. Call today to schedule a confidential meeting and discuss your potential claim.
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