Losing a loved one takes an emotional toll on family members. It is even worse if the death resulted from the fault of another party.
If you have lost a loved one from negligence, you can seek compensation by filing a wrongful death claim. However, to sue someone for wrongful death, you should have compelling evidence. Therefore, victims of wrongful death are encouraged to hire a wrongful death lawyer to help them handle the complex and draining claims. Continue reading
A wrongful death lawsuit is a specific kind of claim brought when somebody dies as a result of a defendant’s negligence or intentional actions.
While laws surrounding wrongful death claims differ from state to state, wrongful death lawsuits generally follow the same process.
Below, we go into more detail of what that process looks like, but first, it’s essential to understand which types of fatality qualifies as wrongful deaths.
It’s best to think of a wrongful death as you would a personal injury claim, except in this instance, an individual has died as the direct result of a defendant’s wrongful actions as opposed to being hurt. Continue reading