Wrongful Death
I understand the pain of losing a loved one. It is particularly painful when the loss is due to a tragic accident or mistake. If someone caused your family member’s death, I can help make sure you receive the compensation you are entitled to as the surviving family members.
What is “Wrongful Death”?
Wrongful death is a legal term used to describe a death that results from an act by, or the negligence of, another person. Examples may include deaths caused by car accidents, defective products, or a doctor’s mistake.
Wrongful death lawsuits or claims are generally filed by the family members or beneficiaries of the person who died. Damages that may be recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit include:
- Medical and funeral expenses
- Lost of expected income and benefits (e.g., insurance) of the deceased person
- Loss of inheritance from an untimely death
- Pain, suffering or mental anguish suffered by the deceased person prior to their death
- Suffering of the survivors due to their loss of companionship, care or protection
Who gets sued in a wrongful death case?
Wrongful death lawsuits can be brought against people, companies, even government agencies. A lawsuit for death from a car accident might have several defendants, for example:
- The driver who caused the accident
- The manufacturer whose vehicle failed safety standards that contributed to the accident
- If the driver was impaired, the person or established who served the driver alcohol
- A municipality or agency that should have maintained a road to keep it from posing a danger
Every case is unique. If you think you may have a wrongful death claim please contact me to discuss your circumstances. I am good listener, and a compassionate guide, and I’ll work hard to win you compensation for your loss. or injury case, give me a call at The Sokol Law Firm today.
