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The leading causes of death in the United States in 2026 include heart disease, cancer, and accidents, but when a death is caused by negligence or a preventable incident, it may give rise to a wrongful death claim.
Families often ask who can file a wrongful death claim and when legal action is appropriate after losing a loved one. In Arizona, these claims are typically brought by surviving spouses, children, parents, or a personal representative on behalf of the estate.
A knowledgeable Phoenix wrongful death attorney can help determine whether a fatal accident, medical error, or other negligent act qualifies as wrongful death and explain the legal options available to surviving family members during an incredibly difficult time.
| Eligible Party | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Surviving spouse | A legally married spouse may file a wrongful death claim for loss of companionship, emotional support, and financial contributions. |
| Children of the deceased | Biological and legally adopted children may file a claim for the loss of parental guidance, care, and support. |
| Parents of the deceased | Parents may file if the deceased was unmarried or had no children, or if they can show financial or emotional loss. |
| Personal representative of the estate | The estate’s representative may file on behalf of surviving family members or the estate itself. |
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States. This includes various forms of heart disease, such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, rheumatic fever, heart failure, and others.
Cancer continues to be the second leading cause of death in the United States. This includes various forms of cancer, such as lung cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, stomach cancer, and breast cancer.
Accidents, or unintentional injuries, continue to be the third leading cause of death in the United States. This includes deaths from falls, car accidents, and poisonings. While we call them accidents, many times we find out they were anything but. It is worth noting that the CDC reports the leading causes of preventable accidental death are: poisoning, car accidents, falls, suffocation, drowning, and fire/burns.
The number of deaths from preventable medical errors is missing from the CDC’s data. Some sources report that preventable medical errors cause an additional 200,000 accidental deaths. Medical errors have been recognized as a serious public health problem, reported as the third leading cause of death in the United States.
If you, a friend, or a loved one is suffering after losing a parent, spouse, or child, contact the dedicated Phoenix personal injury lawyers at Gage Mathers Law Group to get justice. We are committed to fighting for the rights of accident victims across Arizona. Whether the death was caused by a car accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, or by medical negligence, we have the experience to get the surviving family members the justice and compensation they deserve.
Contact us for a free consultation. We’ll help you understand your options and protect your legal rights.
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