A wrongful death being the outcome of an accident is incredibly tragic. Losing a loved one due to the recklessness or negligence of another is never an easy pill to swallow. As there’s (sadly) nothing that can bring the individual back, it is possible that a civil claim may repay one (and their family) for the funds lost on unexpected burial, funeral, and medical bills.
In addition to this, a civil claim may be a means to provide financial stability via inheritance or a means to recoup lost wages during the ordeal. However, it takes a skilled wrongful death attorney to make sure you (and your family) can recover gracefully from their tragedy and free of the financial burden that can come with such an unfortunate situation.
No Wrongful Death Is Alike
Much like the trauma that comes with a wrongful death, there is no set amount of settlement that comes with a wrongful death. There are no circumstances in which a wrongful death lawsuit is like another. What one individual makes from a wrongful death lawsuit can be considerably different from what another receives. So before one performs their own investigation regarding how much others have made from their settlement on a case that’s somewhat like what is being experienced, it’s important to contact a wrongful death attorney beforehand. In addition to not giving one failed expectations, it keeps the suit in the realistic in terms of loss and expectations
Wrongful Death & Damages Available
Knowing how much can be compensated from a wrongful death lawsuit takes the? knowledge of a professional. A professional will know how much the case could be worth and how much the state would be willing to reimburse after such a tragedy. As such cases vary state to state and person to person, some states divide such cases into survival actions and wrongful death claims. One of these claims is meant for the family’s recovery, as the other is intended for the deceased individual’s estate. Other things that would be covered as part of one’s estate could include:
? – The deceased individual’s medical bills regarding the illness or fatal injury.
? – The burial and funeral expenses within reason.
? – Employment benefits and/or lost wages that the decedent experienced, which may include lost earnings in the future.
? – Inheritance lost that can be replaced.
? – Compensation for property that may have been destroyed or damaged in the accident.
? – Grief, sorrow, and/or mental anguish.
? – Loss of consortium, comfort, love, knowledge, guidance, and/or companionship.
So depending on where you live and the unforeseen circumstance you may have been given, the defendant could be in a position where they must pay for these monetary damages and much more. However, this is up to your attorney and your tragic situation. In addition to this, the wrongful death lawsuit may have to meet a certain deadline depending on where you live in the United States. For example: In West Virginia, one has at least two years from the tragedy to file the case. In such a situation, if the case isn’t filed on time… it forfeits the case and closes the window to receive compensation.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits & Lawyers
Given the information above, speaking to a wrongful death lawyer about your case is incredibly important so you can receive estimates of what you may be entitled to. It’s the lawyer who will have the proper insight and knowledge to assess your situation by providing you with the information regarding how your wrongful death lawsuit compensation can heal your family financially. When given this information, it will be easier to approach the defendant with confidence in regards to the trauma they had caused you. Being here to save a family from financial ruin, we’re more than willing to help you along the process. Contact us today for further information.