Many Arizona wrongful death lawsuits are subject to a two-year limitation period measured from the person’s death under A.R.S. § 12-542. However, you should not rely on the two-year period without having your specific situation evaluated.
Claims involving government agencies, public schools, or public employees can have much shorter requirements, including Arizona’s 180-day Notice of Claim provision. Other circumstances can also affect deadlines.
Early investigation can be important even when the ultimate lawsuit deadline is months or years away because video, physical evidence, witness information, and electronic records may disappear.
