San Luis AZ Wrongful Death Lawyer
US-95 San Luis Yuma County. Yuma County.
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San Luis — Local Context
San Luis is a city in Yuma County on the US-Mexico border, directly across from San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico. San Luis is one of the busiest land ports of entry in Arizona, generating substantial commercial truck and passenger vehicle volume through its port of entry. SR-195 (San Luis Road) is the primary corridor connecting San Luis north to US-95 and to the Yuma metro. US-95 connects San Luis north toward Yuma (approximately 25 miles) and south as the primary access highway to the border. 15th Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard are the primary commercial arterials within the San Luis city core. Being in Yuma County, civil personal injury claims file in Yuma County Superior Court (1 E 3rd Ave, Yuma AZ). Yuma Regional Medical Center (2400 S Avenue A, Yuma AZ) is the primary Level II trauma center for the region. Cross-border crash claims — involving vehicles registered in Mexico — require specialized handling given the different insurance regimes that apply to Mexican-registered vehicles.
San Luis is in Yuma County. Civil personal injury claims file in Yuma County Superior Court (1 E 3rd Ave, Yuma AZ 85364). Yuma Regional Medical Center (2400 S Avenue A, Yuma AZ) handles primary trauma for the area. Yuma 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-95 between San Luis and Yuma carries commercial truck and passenger vehicle volume at highway speeds through desert terrain; the port-of-entry approach areas in San Luis generate crash exposure from merge conflicts and vehicle queue spillback. Civil wrongful death claims file in Yuma County Superior Court (1 E 3rd Ave, Yuma 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.
Ready to Talk?
Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Speak directly with Josh Wood.