Coolidge AZ Wrongful Death Lawyer
SR-87 and SR-287 carry Coolidge’s highest crash volume. Pinal County.
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Coolidge Road Network and Context
Coolidge is a small city in Pinal County located approximately 20 miles west of Florence along SR-287, at the junction of SR-87 (the Beeline Highway south extension) and SR-287. SR-87 is the primary north-south corridor connecting Coolidge north toward the SR-202 interchange in the East Valley and south toward Picacho and I-10 — it carries commuter and commercial traffic through agricultural and desert terrain where limited shoulder width and high speed limits contribute to crash severity. SR-287 connects Coolidge east to Florence (the county seat) and west toward Casa Grande, carrying commercial traffic through the Pinal County agricultural corridor. The Coolidge Airport generates industrial and agricultural aviation traffic on the surface roads adjacent to the facility. The intersection of SR-87 and SR-287 in downtown Coolidge is the primary intersection at risk in the city’s surface-road network.
Coolidge is in Pinal County. Civil personal injury claims file in Pinal County Superior Court (971 N Jason Lopez Circle B, Florence AZ 85132). Banner Casa Grande Regional Medical Center (1800 E Florence Blvd, Casa Grande AZ) is the nearest significant medical facility; serious trauma requires transport to a Maricopa or Pima County Level I trauma center. Coolidge PD handles in-city crashes; Pinal County Sheriff covers surrounding areas; DPS handles SR-87 and SR-287 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. SR-87 through the Pinal County agricultural corridor is a consistent fatal crash location where rural highway conditions, agricultural vehicle traffic, and limited emergency response infrastructure combine. Civil wrongful death claims file in Pinal County Superior Court (971 N Jason Lopez Circle B, Florence 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.
Related Pages
- Coolidge AZ Personal Injury Lawyer
- Casa Grande Car Accident Lawyer
- Florence Car Accident Lawyer
- Arizona Personal Injury Lawyer
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.
Ready to Talk?
Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Speak directly with Josh Wood.