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Wrongful Death Cases Explained
by Mart Gil Abareta
Do you know instances where someone you know was hit by
a reckless driver, was struck and killed by a careless
motorist, was shot dead because of mistaken identity,
was killed due to medical malpractice, etc.? These cases
are all examples of wrongful death cases. Generally, such
cases are caused by another person’s negligence,
carelessness, malpractice or inaction. Even though, the
death is unintentional, it is still the responsibility
of the defendant to provide just compensation for the
survivors or victims of wrongful death cases.
Prior to a wrongful death incident, you can file wrongful
death lawsuits being a relative of wrongful death victims.
Winning these civil lawsuits can recover payment for damages
to the victims’ lives. These possible compensations
may cover medical and funeral costs, lost wages, including
future earnings, lost benefits, lost inheritance, pain
and suffering, mental anguish, loss of support or companionship,
general damages, and punitive damages. However, the last
compensation may not be awarded without additional evidence
of malicious intent. Therefore, if you have lost a loved
one because of wrongful death, you may be eligible for
the said damages. You must speak with a personal injury
attorney for details regarding the reliability of your
case now.
Simply, the immediate family members such as the parents,
spouses, and children of the deceased can file the wrongful
death lawsuits on their loved ones' behalves because they
are almost always eligible to file a claim. Minors may
need an adult guardian to take a wrongful death lawsuit
to court. Moreover, other family members including the
stepparents, grandparents and dependents may also be permitted
to file suit in some states.
If you realize you have a valid wrongful death claim,
you must first consult one of the experienced wrongful
death lawyers in your area. Doing so is very important
because a wrongful death lawyer can help you gather evidence,
understand the law, complete necessary paperwork, and
build a convincing lawsuit against the defendant. In addition,
to have an attorney can also help lessen the pain, stress
and suffering you may be experiencing due to the incident.
The law states that there is a certain amount of time
allotted that a person who has lost a loved one due to
wrongful death has to initiate a lawsuit. Usually, family
members are allowed between one and three years from the
time of death to file a claim. If they fail to do so,
their claims may be shelved forever. So folks, you need
to act fast when you’re caught in the same situation.
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