Types of Wrongful Death Cases
In Phoenix, Arizona and Taking Cases Nationwide
More than half of the cases that personal injury attorneys Snyder & Wenner, P.C. take on every year are wrongful death cases. Since a wrongful death is legally defined as a death caused by the negligent or reckless act of a wrongdoer, there may be limitless types of wrongful death lawsuits. However, most wrongful death cases we litigate in the Phoenix area result from one of the following occurrences.
- Medical Malpractice: A wrongful death lawsuit stemming from medical malpractice could result from: surgical errors, prescription errors, misdiagnosis, obstetrical malpractice and psychiatric or psychological malpractice.
- Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse: Wrongful deaths in nursing homes can be caused by neglect, abuse, physical violence or medical malpractice.
- Dangerous Drugs: Wrongful deaths related to dangerous drugs could be caused by serious and unreported side effects or taking drugs that have a deadly reaction with other prescription medication you are taking. Some examples of these could be Vioxx, Ephedra, Zyprexa, Prempo and SSRI.
- Accidents: Truck accidents, construction accidents, SUV rollovers, bus accidents and dangerous premises accidents can cause wrongful deaths or catastrophic injuries that eventually lead to wrongful death.
- Defective Products: Defective automobiles, tires, child seats, toys, electrical equipment and virtually any other defective consumer product that causes a fatality can be the source of a wrongful death lawsuit.
If you believe a family member was a victim of wrongful death, contact our office to schedule a complimentary consultation. From our office in Phoenix, Arizona, we represent people all over the country. We can consult with you in person, if you live in this area, or over the phone.
Either way, we will ask questions and listen to you, to first determine if you have a valid legal claim. If you do, we will gather information to start building your wrongful death case, and ensure your rights are being protected. Our lawyers travel extensively from our Phoenix, AZ base, and we will fight for you and your family, to obtain the compensatory damages and justice you deserve.
