Far too many Americans die each year due to the neglectful and wrongful conduct of others. When this happens, the surviving next of kin may be permitted to file a lawsuit for wrongful death.
Wrongful death cases are based on the laws of each state, but depending on the law of your state, you may be permitted to recover damages for:
- Pain and suffering before death
- Loss of earnings
- Medical expenses
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of society, advice, friendship, and guidance
- Loss of consortium
- Grief and emotional distress
- Punitive damages
The right of the next of kin to recover damages for an accident which results in the wrongful death of a loved one depends on the law relating to the underlying accident, such as:
- Automobile accidents
- Truck accidents
- Train accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Dangerous premises
- Construction accidents
- Dog bites or animal attacks
- Unsafe medications
- FELA cases
- Tainted food
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Prescription medication errors
- Drunk-driving accidents
- General negligence cases
- Product liability cases
- Asbestos exposure
- Airplane crashes
Accidents which cause the wrongful death of a family member can overwhelm the family with grief at the same time that it struggles with the tremendous economic impact of the loss. At a time like this, families need an experienced, aggressive personal injury and wrongful death lawyer to protect their interests. Contact us today.
