Wrongful Death

Wrongful death occurs when a decedent gets killed from the negligence (or other bad act) of other. The survivor, living dependent or beneficiary is allowed to recover monetary damages in certain circumstances..

The goal of this type of personal injury claim is to gain compensation for close relatives, in order to help defray medical costs and provide financial support. A wrongful death lawsuit may also seek damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, and loss of companionship or support for the surviving relatives. A wrongful death lawyer may attempt to ensure that the family’s emotional suffering is not augmented with unnecessary financial stress.

Only certain relatives listed in the wrongful death statute can get any money for the loss of a loved one. These include the husband or wife of the deceased person, but not a fiancé, common law spouse, or ex-spouse, even if they have children with the deceased. The children of the deceased have a claim in most cases. The parents of the deceased have a claim in some cases.

If your family has suffered the loss of a loved one because of someone else's negligence or carelessness or because of an accidental mishap, a medical disaster, a work-related injury, a defective product, or other wrongful conduct, contact our law office for a free evaluation of your case. We are fully committed to caring for the survivors of wrongful death victims.