Wrongful death is a type of personal injury claim that is brought about because someone’s death was caused by a person’s negligence or their willful act. A victim’s immediate family members, such as their parents or spouse, can pursue a lawsuit against the one who caused the death. There are many complications in pursuing this type of personal injury claim so most people feel more comfortable hiring a wrongful death lawyer in Warrenton VA to help them in their pursuit.
Most personal injury lawyers are willing to offer free consultation appointments for new clients. This means a person can meet with the lawyer and go over the details of their loved one’s death to determine if they have a viable claim. If the lawyer feels the claim will be able to stand in court, they will agree to take on the case and the process will begin. It can take months and even years for this type of case to be settled but a lawyer will work through each step in the process, protecting the victim’s family members and working towards pursuing fair compensation for their loss.
There are many areas that can be pursued in compensation:
- A survival claim (This is paid for the pain and suffering of the victim prior to their death.)
- Medical bills
- Funeral and burial cost
- Loss of expected income from the deceased
- Loss of care, nurturing, and guidance from the deceased
- Loss of business association
- Loss of inheritance
Meeting with a lawyer will allow a victim’s loved ones to determine the value of their wrongful death claim. They may pursue the insurance company or the defendant directly, depending on the reasons for the wrongful death claim. The lawyer will work to get the best possible outcome in the claim, with the highest payout of compensation to the victim’s family.
If you have suffered the loss of a loved one due to the fault of another, it is important to know your options for pursuing them in court. You can get more information when you call and schedule a consultation appointment with the lawyer so the process can be started.
