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Wrongful death is a claim in tort against a defendant who can be held liable for negligence and/or liability in causing ones death. More specifically, this area of law seeks financial compensation on behalf of the heirs of a person whose death was caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act of another.

If you or your family is dealing with a loss due to wrongful death, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit?

For the most part, immediate family members like spouses, children and parents can file a lawsuit. In addition, some states may also allow grandparents, legal dependents, or members of the extended family to file a lawsuit.

When does the lawsuit need to be filed?

Each state has its own statute of limitations. The statute of limitation in a wrongful death lawsuit will generally begin at the time of the victim's death, although some states may grant an extension to the normal statute of limitation if the cause of death was not discovered until later. For example, the spouse of the victim does not discover until the next year that the victim's death was caused by the negligence of a treating physician. In this case, the time frame to file a lawsuit may run from the date the spouse discovered the treating physician’s negligence, rather than the date of the victim's death.

Importance in Filing a Lawsuit Early!

A wrongful death lawsuit may be denied by the court if it is filed after the statute of limitation has run out (see above).

If you have a valid claim for filing a lawsuit, it is highly advisable that you speak with a wrongful death lawyer or wrongful death attorney as soon as possible. An experienced law firm can assist you in evaluating the merits of your claim while at the same time preserving your rights in regards to the statute of limitation for your state. In addition, early claim evaluation may also help to preserve evidence, locate witnesses, and ensure that the lawyer has plenty of time to prepare for your case.

What types of Damages or Financial Compensation are Recoverable?

The plaintiff (surviving family members, etc) will generally be able to seek damages or financial compensation for the following:

• expenses associated with the victim's death (medical and funeral costs);
• loss of anticipated wages and earnings;
• loss of benefits (pension, medical coverage and other forms of insurance);
• loss of inheritance;
• pain and suffering;
• loss of care, protection and companionship;
• general damages; and
• punitive damages

Again, it is important that you speak with an experienced law firm as soon as possible. Certain states may disallow some of the aforementioned damages. In addition, some of the damages may be difficult to prove and considered too speculative by the court in your particular state.

How much do we charge for our legal services?

Our attorneys and lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you are not charged and our law firm get nothing until we win your case. In a typical wrongful death lawsuit, the law firm and client will agree to a set percentage of the verdict and or settlement.

Do I have a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

The Personal Injury Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in wrongful death lawsuits. We are handling this type of litigation nationwide and are always accepting new cases in all 50 states.

Attention Attorneys: We do not publish prior verdict/settlements. If you are an attorney and would like to refer us a case or for us to send you a profile of prior award judgments or average referral fees, please visit the attorney referral section of our website.

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Wrongful Death & Lawsuit News (National)

Miners' widows, Massey settle W.Va. fire lawsuit - WTOP Radio LOGAN, W.Va. (AP) - The widows of two men killed in a 2006 coal mine fire in West Virginia settled a wrongful death lawsuit against Massey Energy Co., attorneys for both sides announced Monday. Details of the settlement, which came four days into a ... Jason Young named in wrongful death lawsuit - Ncwanted.com Raleigh, N.C. ? Michelle Young's mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her son-in-law late last month, claiming he is responsible for her daughter's beating death more than two years ago. Linda Fisher also wants Jason Young to lose property ... Family drops daughter?s friends from Mankato wrongful death lawsuit - Grand Forks Herald MANKATO, Minn. ? The family of a college student who died of alcohol poisoning after a night of drinking in Mankato has dismissed four of her friends from a lawsuit. The move by the family of Amanda Jax means the only defendent left in the wrongful ... Woman denies wrongdoing in wrongful death lawsuit - Macomb Daily A young woman being sued for her role in a Shelby Township car crash that killed a 27-year-old man denies any wrongdoing in court documents. Nicole L. Pollock, who was living in Washington Township at the time of the incident, was sued in September ... Jury clears sheriff?s office as wrongful death suit concludes - Oakland Press A wrongful death lawsuit against the Oakland County Sheriff ?s Office involving the death of an inmate has ended after several years of litigation. A jury resolved a remaining claim in Oakland County Circuit Court Nov. 4 in favor of the sheriff ... SEAN LEVERT'S DEATH COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED: Family files wrongful ... - EURweb A Cuyahoga county coroner's report concluded that Levert's withdrawal symptoms from the drug Xanax contributed to the complications that stopped his heart on March 30, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Levert was waiting for a doctor's evaluation ... 2 miners' widows, Massey Energy settle wrongful death lawsuit in fatal ... - Chicago Tribune LOGAN, W.Va. (AP) _ The widows of two miners killed in a 2006 coal mine fire in West Virginia have settled a wrongful death lawsuit against Massey Energy Co. Details of the settlement weren't released Monday. The agreement came after four days of a ... Denver to pay $3 million in Emily Rice wrongful death lawsuit - Rocky Mountain News The city of Denver is poised to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Emily Rice, who bled to death while screaming for help in the city jail. The proposed settlement, which the City Council will consider Monday, is one of the ... City to pay $3 million in Emily Rice wrongful death lawsuit - Rocky Mountain News Emily Rice, 24, died at the Denver Jail after being arrested in 2006. The city of Denver is poised to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Emily Rice, who bled to death while screaming for help in the city jail. The proposed ... Family of Boynton Beach woman stabbed 222 times vows to keep assets ... - Palm Beach Post Relatives of Jessica Kalish are vowing to file a wrongful death lawsuit if a Palm Beach County probate court battle against the estate of her murderer stalls. Attorney Adrian Thomas, representing Kalish's estate, is seeking to block the killer's ...