Wrongful Death Claims and Lawsuits

A wrongful death claim occurs when a person seeks financial compensation for the death of a loved one that was caused by negligence, neglect, carelessness, wrongful act, omission, or default of another.

A wrongful death could occur as a result of a variety of situations, including:

  • Medical malpractice
  • Wrongful prescription
  • Neglect or abuse on the part of a nursing home or daycare center
  • Death during a supervised activity (such as a sports tournament or field trip)
  • Car, truck, motorcycle, bus, train, boat, or airplane accident
  • Occupational exposure to hazardous conditions or substances
  • Explosion
  • Defective product
  • Workplace accidents
  • The collapse of a building, roof, stairway, or bridge

The decedent’s immediate family members are most likely entitled to monetary compensation when there is a wrongful death. Financial compensation is the main way (and really one of the only ways) to help a family after there is a wrongful death.

Financial compensation can include coverage of:

  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of support
  • Lost prospect of inheritance
  • Past Medical expenses
  • Funeral or burial expenses
  • Loss of future income
  • Past pain and suffering (of the victim until the time of death)

Damages also typically include interest from the date of the death.

Punitive damages may also be awarded in cases of serious or malicious wrongdoing to punish the wrong-doer and/or deter others from behaving similarly.

Any damages awarded belong to the estate and pass as directed by the decedent’s will or by state law if such things are not specified in the will.

If a loved one has died after an accident or injury caused by the negligence or misconduct, you should retain an experienced wrongful death attorney right away. There are time limitations in filing your wrongful death lawsuit, as well as other legal implications.

Contact my firm to obtain legal advice and counsel. As your wrongful death lawyer, I will only receive a fee if we recover a settlement or jury verdict for you. In other words, you don’t pay any legal fees unless I make a financial recovery for you!

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