Fatalities & Wrongful Death

The sudden loss of a family member is one of the most traumatic life events that you will ever experience. Many times the death of a loved one changes everything for the family members who remain – not only are you dealing with grief and shock, but you may also be faced with coping with the loss of your family caregiver, or scrambling to make up for lost income contributions. In addition, you will be expected to deal with the complicated insurance or legal issues that arise whenever an accidental death occurs.

No amount of financial compensation can make up for your loss. However, obtaining benefits for your family may help to reduce financial stress on your household and help to give you the support you need. There are a number of different insurance benefits that families may be eligible for in the case of accidental death. These include:

• Funeral and death expenses
• Loss of household support
• Death benefits
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Costs to visit a deceased person when he or she was injured prior to passing

In the case of wrongful death claims, our lawyers will work hard to ensure that your family receives the benefits they deserve, and can also advise you with regard to taking legal action. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you will be expected to prove that there is a liable party whose actions (or lack of action) contributed directly to your family member’s death, and that this person displayed negligence, recklessness, or deliberately caused injury or death.