Suffering the devastating wrongful loss of a loved one due to another party’s negligence leaves most people feeling heartbroken, distressed, and angry.
Most people feel a painful sense of deep despair mixed with frustration and confusion for their loved one’s unjust loss. They are often unsure of what to do next in seeking justice for their loved one or who to turn to for help.
Having the help of a wrongful death lawyer will ease the stressful burden felt by you and your loved ones as you process and mourn the loss of your deceased loved one.
Our compassionate and dedicated team at LitigationConnect, understands how devastating the pain and anguish from the wrongful death of your loved one can be. We work relentlessly and passionately to manage the lengthy and convoluted insurance claim process of a wrongful death so that you and your loved ones can focus on your grief and healing.
Call us today at (833) 552-7274 to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our trusted team members.
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What Is a Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death is a fatality of a person that is the result of another party’s negligence or recklessness. This distressing type of death can occur as the result of a number of situations, including a drunk or reckless driving accident, medical malpractice, or a workplace accident.
Wrongful deaths often leave the loved ones of the deceased struggling through pains of heartbreak, shock, frustration, and despair.
What Is Negligence?
Negligence is the failure of a person or party to take reasonable care in a situation. Negligence can be caused either by an action or an omission of actions when that person has a duty to act.
Frequent examples of negligent behavior include drunk driving, aggressive driving, trucking companies not properly and responsibly maintaining their fleet of vehicles, property owners not safely and responsibly maintaining their property, and businesses or companies releasing a product with a defect or manufacturing error.
Contact our team of trusted wrongful death attorneys at LitigationConnect today if one of your loved ones suffered a wrongful death due to another party’s negligence.
Can I Receive Compensation for the Wrongful Death of My Loved One?
Suffering the painful wrongful loss of a loved one because of another party’s negligence is a heartbreaking and traumatic experience that leaves most people battling through immense emotional despair and anguish.
If your loved one has suffered a wrongful death due to someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to receive compensation.
Recoverable damages for a wrongful death include
- Conscious mental suffering and anguish felt by your deceased loved one
- Conscious physical pain felt by your deceased loved one
- Emotional suffering and grief experienced by the survivors
- Loss of consortium from no longer having companionship with your deceased loved one
- Loss of income and future earnings of your deceased loved one
- Property damage
- Medical expenses
- Funeral expenses
- Potential inheritance reduction
- Punitive damages
Our team of dedicated and compassionate attorneys at LitigationConnect is here to assist you and your loved ones through this distressing time. Call us today so we can help you manage your claim and recover the just compensation you and your loved ones deserve.
What Are Common Causes of Wrongful Death?
Learning of the wrongful death of a loved one often leaves people navigating waves of shock and confusion as they manage their grief.
Common causes of wrongful death include
- Medical malpractice
- Workplace accidents
- Slip-and-fall accidents where a property owner has poorly and unsafely maintained their property
- Impaired driving accidents, including the use of alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription medications, and over-the-counter medications
- Reckless driving accidents, whether the driver is a passenger vehicle, rideshare vehicle, commercial truck driver, or motorcyclist
- Product liability accidents where a product has a defect or manufacturing error that results in a user getting harmed
- Premises liability accidents where a property owner fails to take adequate care of and safety measures on their property, and their negligence results in a fatality
- Acts of violence, including assault and arson, that result in a person’s unfortunate death
Contact our team of trusted lawyers today at LitigationConnect if your loved one has suffered a wrongful death due to another party’s negligence.
Wrongful Death Accidents in the United States
A wide range of types of accidents and situations can cause a wrongful death, making this traumatic and devastating loss of a loved one more prevalent in the United States than most people realize.
A common cause of wrongful deaths in the United States is unintentional injuries or accidents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 227,000 unintentional deaths occurred in the United States in one recent year.
The CDC further reports that unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of one and 44, the third leading cause of death for people between the ages of 45 and 64, the fourth leading cause of death for infants under one year old, and the seventh leading cause of death for people over 65.
Motor-vehicle accidents are another leading cause of wrongful deaths, especially when drunk or reckless driving is involved. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 35 people in the United States are killed every day in an alcohol-related motor vehicle accident. The NHTSA further reports that an estimated 13,525 people died from a drunk driving accident in the United States in one recent year.
The NHTSA also reports that more than 12,150 people were killed by speeding in the United States in one recent year, with this type of reckless driving accounting for an estimated 19 percent of all traffic-related fatalities.
FAQs About Wrongful Death
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
Suffering the painful wrongful loss of a loved one is a traumatic time for most people. Many are left wondering who is able to file a claim for the wrongful death of their loved one.
The ability of a person to file a claim for their loved one’s death varies from state to state.
Depending on where you live, the following people may be able to file a wrongful death claim
- The surviving spouse
- Minor children of the decedent
- Surviving children of the decedent, if there is no surviving spouse
- Surviving parents or siblings, if there are no surviving spouse or children
- Each parent of a deceased minor child
- The natural mother of an unborn child
- The survivor who financially covers the deceased’s funeral or medical expenses
- The decedent’s personal representative of the decedent’s estate
Contact LitigationConnection today if you are suffering from the wrongful loss of your loved one. Our compassionate and dedicated team will help you determine if you are able to file a wrongful death claim in your state.
Why Should I Work With an Attorney on My Wrongful Death Case?
Many people feel a deep sense of loss and distress while attempting to navigate the painful and heartbreaking aftermath of discovering a loved one’s wrongful death.
Trying to pursue a wrongful death claim alone without professional help often leaves most people feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and confused.
Finding the help of a trusted and dedicated wrongful death lawyer will help make this stressful and devastating time much easier for you and your loved ones to manage.
It is crucial to seek the help of an attorney as soon as possible after learning of your loved one’s unfortunate wrongful death so that you can meet your state’s statute of limitations while seeking justice for your loved one’s devastating and unjust loss.
The insurance claim process for wrongful death is challenging and lengthy. Many insurance companies will try to minimize or eliminate the compensation they must pay while drawing out the process. Insurance companies will also often use tactics to use the claimant's words and statements against them while attempting to shift the blame of the accident to the deceased and away from those negligent parties who are responsible.
Working with a compassionate and well-versed wrongful death lawyer will help ensure you protect your rights during this challenging and complicated time while maximizing your chances of recovering compensation for the unjust death of your loved one.
Your legal team will
- Manage the claims process - Your attorney will manage the entirety of your lengthy and complicated claims process for you, including filing the initial claim with the insurance company, handling all communications with the insurance adjuster and other agents, negotiating your settlement offer, and filing a lawsuit when necessary.
- Prove fault - An assertive wrongful death attorney will fight to prove that the fault lies with all parties responsible for your loved one’s death.
- Recover maximum compensation - A dependable wrongful death attorney will ensure that all damages are accounted for in your compensation settlement, including compensation for conscious mental suffering and anguish felt by your deceased loved one, conscious physical pain felt by your deceased loved one, emotional suffering and grief experienced by the survivors, loss of consortium from no longer having companionship with your deceased loved one, loss of income and future earnings of your deceased loved one, property damage, medical expenses, funeral expenses, potential inheritance reduction, and punitive damages.
- Keep you updated throughout the process - A trusted and reliable wrongful death attorney will communicate effectively with you throughout your entire claims process. They will keep you updated every step of the way and answer any questions you and your loved ones have in a timely and comprehensive manner. They will keep you apprised of what to expect next and never leave you hanging in the dark.
Contact our attorneys today at LitigationConnect. Let us manage the complicated and lengthy insurance claim process for you and your loved ones.
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Filing a Wrongful Death Claim?
The statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim varies from state to state.
Many states also have varying timelines for when you need to file a claim depending on the cause of the wrongful death and whether it was an act of negligence, professional malpractice, or medical malpractice.
Contact an attorney immediately after discovering the unfortunate wrongful death of your loved one.
At LitigationConnect, our team of reliable attorneys will help ensure you meet your state’s statutes of limitations for filing your wrongful death claim.
What Do I Do After My Loved One Has Suffered a Wrongful Death?
Discovering your loved one suffered a devastating wrongful death due to another person’s negligence or recklessness is a traumatic and overwhelming experience for most people.
Many people commonly feel confused and distressed, leaving them unsure of what to do next.
It is vital to take the proper steps after the wrongful death of a loved one to ensure you protect your rights and maximize your chances of recovering just compensation for your loss.
Maintain Detailed Documentation
Maintain a detailed file of documentation regarding your loved one’s wrongful death to help strengthen your case, including
- A journal tracking what you know about the incident that resulted in your loved one’s death, including any ensuing losses your family has suffered, as well as any conscious pain and suffering your deceased loved one experienced
- A copy of the police report from the incident, if applicable
- A copy of any medical reports from the incident
- All photographs and videos from the scene of the accident, if applicable
- Any witness contact information, if applicable
Track Expenses
Keep a list of all expenses and financial losses associated with your loved one’s wrongful death, including
- Medical bills
- Funeral expenses
- Lost wages and lost future earnings
- Property damage
- Any additional expenses incurred
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It is essential to contact an attorney immediately after learning of the wrongful death of your loved one to make sure you file all applicable claims within your state’s statute of limitations.
Working with an attorney will help protect your rights and maximize your chances of recovering just compensation for the unfortunate loss of your loved one. Your compassionate and dedicated legal team will handle all of the intricacies of the insurance claim and legal processes, allowing you and your loved ones to better focus on your grief and healing.
Contact our team of attentive and caring attorneys at LitigationConnect today to schedule your free case evaluation.
Work With a Compassionate Wrongful Death Attorney
Managing the heartbreaking and devastating aftermath of the wrongful death of a loved one commonly leaves most people feeling heartbroken, overwhelmed, and frustrated.
Working with a compassionate wrongful death lawyer will help make managing the legal and insurance claim process much easier for you and your loved ones.
Contact our team at LitigationConnect today at (833) 552-7274 to schedule your free case evaluation. Let our dedicated and compassionate attorneys help you and your loved ones navigate the trying aftermath of a wrongful death.