Losing a close family member or spouse is a crushing blow, but such a loss can feel even more tragic and crushing when that loss is the result of an avoidable accident or the reckless acts of another. If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s actions, you may have a right to compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. For claim, you can get the help of wrongful death attorney.
Wrongful death is a negligent act that results in death due to careless actions — or inactions — by an individual or company. These wrongful deaths can include improper or untimely medical care and defective product distribution and use. Pursuing a wrongful death claim requires proper evidence that the responsible party acted in a careless manner and that the cause of the accident could have been avoided had the other party exhibited reasonable caution.
Spouses, children or even parents of the deceased have the legal right to file a wrongful death suit on behalf of a loved one they have lost. These cases are usually brought by a representative of the estate on behalf of the family seeking monetary damages for their losses.
CAUSES OF WRONGFUL DEATH
Some of the most common types of accidents that result in wrongful death include:
• Car Accidents (including drunk driving and distracted driving)
• Motorcycle accidents
• Premises Liability
• Dangerous or defective products
• Work-related Accidents
An accidental death claim is pursued with the aim of establishing who was at fault and bring justice for those who suffered a loss by seeking compensation. If you or someone you know has died due to the careless actions of another, contact our office at 310.846.1709 to find out how we can help you preserve your rights and seek monetary compensation.
An experienced wrongful death lawyer has the ability to communicate with insurance companies, financial institutions and corporations that may not work with a non-lawyer voluntarily. Simply put, legal individuals and companies respond to legal representatives in a timely fashion, and with clear answers.
Contact us at (310) 846-1709 and we will start the investigation process where research is conducted to obtain the evidence necessary to win the maximum benefits due to you and your family as the result of your loss. An experienced and aggressive wrongful death lawyer will gather all the pieces necessary and walk you and your family through the tedious legal process and inform you of your rights and options.
DAMAGES RECOVERED IN WRONGFUL DEATH CASES
When it comes to the type of damages that can be recovered in wrongful death cases, there are a number of components that are taken into consideration by the courts, including:
• Funeral & Burial Expenses
• Lost Benefits (including Retirement, Pension, Medical or Health Insurance Coverage)
• Lost Earnings
• Medical Expense Left Behind by the Deceased
• Mental & Emotional Anguish
The types of damages that are covered include the sum of a complex calculating system the courts use to determine the settlement of a wrongful death suit. The equation is based on the deceased’s individual’s earning capacity and previous life expectancy, among a myriad of additional factors that vary by individual. If there is more than one beneficiary, the settlement will be distributed between them equally.