Death is a part of life. Not every death is considered a wrongful one. People die for a variety of reasons under a number of different circumstances, and all death feels tragic. A wrongful death is when a person dies because of another person or party’s actions.
For example, if your loved one dies in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, that death would be considered a wrongful death. The person would not have died if not for the careless actions of someone else.
How do you know if you have a wrongful death case? Can you sue someone for your loved one’s wrongful death?
The best way to know whether you have a good case for wrongful death is to talk to a lawyer about your case. They can best assess your case to look for elements that suggest it’s a wrongful death case.
To get an idea whether you have a wrongful death case before talking to a lawyer, you should look for the following features.
The first and most important is whether your loved one died in an accident (or because of wrongful behavior) caused by someone else.
For example, if your loved one died falling from a great height, was there a safety issue that caused them to fall?
You should closely look at your loved one’s death to determine whether negligence or wrongful behavior played a role.
Sometimes signs of negligence or wrongful actions are not easy to find. You might need help identifying these signs.
Filing a wrongful death claim seems pointless to many people. The claim can’t bring your loved one back, so what’s the point? No, you can’t bring your loved one back, but you can get them justice for what happened to them. You can get your family financial compensation for all the losses that have been heaped upon you.
For instance, you are probably going to pay for funeral and burial expenses. You can be compensated for those costs through a wrongful death claim. If your loved one received medical care prior to death, you might be dealing with their medical bills. You could be compensated for those.
You can also be compensated for:
Loss of consortium
Grief and anguish
Pain and suffering
It’s sad that we live in a world where people die because of negligence and wrongful actions. You have every right to pursue justice on behalf of your lost loved one. Filing a claim is not the same as winning one, though. You might need some help. A lawyer can be a great asset when bringing a wrongful death claim.
Make the call to a top-ranked Richmond wrongful death lawyer at Halperin Law Center. Visit our website to learn more about our firm. You can get a free case review by dialing 804-527-0100.
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