Winslow Wrongful Death Lawyer
I-40 Winslow Navajo County. Navajo County.
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Winslow — Local Context
Winslow is a city in Navajo County on I-40, approximately 57 miles east of Flagstaff. I-40 through Winslow is a primary transcontinental freight corridor — the segment carries sustained commercial truck volume connecting California and the West Coast to the Texas Panhandle and the Midwest, with truck traffic that includes heavy oversize loads serving the energy sector in northeastern Arizona and New Mexico. The Winslow exits (exits 252, 253, 255) concentrate interchange crash exposure. SR-87 (now SR-87 south of Winslow) connects Winslow south toward Payson and Phoenix — the northern terminus of the Beeline Highway corridor that carries summer recreational traffic from the Phoenix metro toward the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains. Historic Route 66 (Second Street) runs through Winslow as the legacy alignment of what became I-40, generating local commercial and tourist traffic through the downtown district. Being in Navajo County, civil personal injury claims file in Navajo County Superior Court (100 E Carter Dr, Holbrook AZ). Winslow Memorial Hospital (1501 Williamson Ave, Winslow AZ) provides primary medical services; serious trauma transfers to Flagstaff Medical Center.
Winslow is in Navajo County. Civil personal injury claims file in Navajo County Superior Court (100 E Carter Dr, Holbrook AZ 86025). Winslow Memorial Hospital (1501 Williamson Ave, Winslow AZ) handles primary trauma for the area. Navajo County Sheriff covers crashes in unincorporated areas; DPS handles state and federal highway crashes.
Arizona Wrongful Death — ARS 12-611
ARS 12-611 gives surviving family members the right to seek compensation when a person dies as a result of another party’s wrongful act. The damages under ARS 12-613 compensate for loss of love, companionship, financial support, and household services. I-40 through Winslow carries one of the highest commercial truck volumes in Arizona — high-speed freeway crashes involving commercial vehicles at this location are severe, and the nearest Level I trauma center is in Flagstaff (approximately 57 miles west). Civil wrongful death claims file in Navajo County Superior Court (100 E Carter Dr, Holbrook AZ). When a government entity is involved, ARS 12-821.01’s 180-day notice runs from the date of death.
Key Statutes
- ARS 12-611 through 12-613 — Wrongful death rights and damages
- ARS 12-542 — 2-year statute of limitations
- ARS 12-821.01 — 180-day notice when a government entity is involved
Our Fee Structure
Contingency fee. No fee unless we recover compensation for you. Free consultation with Josh Wood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Arizona?
Under ARS 12-612: the surviving spouse, children, or parents. If none survive, the personal representative of the estate.
How long do we have to file?
2 years from the date of death under ARS 12-542. If a government entity was involved, ARS 12-821.01 requires a 180-day notice of claim first — that window starts from the date of death.
What damages can we recover?
Under ARS 12-613: loss of love, companionship, and guidance; financial support the deceased would have provided; household services; the deceased’s pre-death pain and suffering if applicable; and funeral expenses.
Do we have to go to trial?
Most wrongful death cases resolve through settlement. We prepare every case for trial from day one — that preparation is what produces better settlement outcomes.
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Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Speak directly with Josh Wood.