Douglas AZ Wrongful Death Lawyer
US-191 Douglas Cochise County border corridor. Cochise County.
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Douglas — Local Context
Douglas is a border city in Cochise County, directly across from Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, approximately 120 miles southeast of Tucson. US-191 (formerly SR-666) is the primary north-south corridor connecting Douglas north toward Willcox and I-10 — a two-lane highway through the Sulphur Springs Valley that carries commercial truck traffic from the Douglas Port of Entry north to the interstate network, with cattle, agricultural, and mining vehicles adding to the commercial vehicle mix. SR-80 connects Douglas west toward Bisbee and Sierra Vista through the Mule Mountains — a scenic mountain road with tunnel and grade exposure. The Douglas Port of Entry is one of the most active commercial ports in Arizona, generating sustained truck volume on the approaches. Being in Cochise County, civil personal injury claims file in Cochise County Superior Court (100 Quality Hill Rd, Bisbee AZ). Copper Queen Community Hospital (101 Cole Ave, Bisbee AZ) or Southeast Arizona Medical Center in Douglas provides primary medical services for the area.
Douglas is in Cochise County. Civil personal injury claims file in Cochise County Superior Court (100 Quality Hill Rd, Bisbee AZ 85603). Southeast Arizona Medical Center in Douglas area handles primary trauma for the area. Cochise 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. US-191 (the former SR-666 — the “Devil’s Highway”) between Douglas and I-10 carries commercial truck volume from the port of entry on a two-lane undivided highway through remote terrain where emergency response times to a Level I trauma center exceed an hour. Civil wrongful death claims file in Cochise County Superior Court (100 Quality Hill Rd, Bisbee 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.