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Experiencing the wrongful death of a loved one is devastating. Nothing can make up for the void you may feel. But a wrongful death attorney may be able to secure justice for unforeseen expenses and damages.
As a beneficiary, you have the right to pursue a wrongful death negligence case against the at-fault person, entity, family members, or company.
Below, we’ll review everything you need to know about wrongful death: causes, settlement amounts, how to prove fault, and time limits.
When an individual is killed due to the misconduct or negligence of another, the surviving beneficiaries will file a lawsuit against the responsible parties.
Keep in mind wrongful death lawsuits (conducted in civil court) are different from criminal charges (conducted in criminal court). Criminal offenses are filed by the state and seek jail time; civil cases are filed by family and seek monetary compensation.
Unfortunately, wrongful deaths are caused by a variety of situations and factors. Review the most common reasons for wrongful death cases nationwide.
Depending on the occupation you have, the risk of injury varies. Similarly, if you work a significant amount of hours, the likelihood of suffering workplace injuries and fatalities is significantly higher.
As you may have predicted, car accidents are the most common cause of wrongful deaths.
Negligent behavior that usually causes deaths includes:
When a loved one dies due to a malfunctioning product’s manufacturing, design, or marketing, the product manufacturer is responsible for the wrongful death.
Malfunctioning product wrongful deaths may include:
Driver negligence incidents involving pedestrians have a higher likelihood of fatality because there is no protection for pedestrians.
18-wheelers are in a separate category because, in the event of an accident, wrongful deaths are much more likely.
The majority of semi-truck wrongful deaths are caused by:
If your case is successful, the at-fault party’s insurance company will send a check to the plaintiff’s lawyer for the agreed amount. After legal representation deducts a small fee, funds will be paid to the plaintiff’s estate and go to the beneficiaries.
Each case is unique, but typical wrongful death settlement amounts are based on the monetary damages associated with his/her death. This process is followed by assessing and evaluating damages for pain and suffering.
This may seem like a complex process, but don’t worry. Your representing attorney will properly calculate the necessary numbers to reach a fair figure.
The victim’s beneficiary has up to two years from the date of their death to file a wrongful death claim in Arizona*. If you’re looking to prove wrongful death negligence, it’s best to seek legal counsel as soon as possible.
To prove negligence resulting in death, your representing litigator needs to do the following:
Despite what you may think, when it comes to wrongful death, the intent is irrelevant. Your lawyer only needs to prove that misconduct led to the loss of your loved one’s life.
Wrongful death lawsuits can be confusing and stressful. That’s why you need a trustworthy law firm like Shapiro Law Team, to help you get justice. We specialize in wrongful death lawsuits, and we’ll provide the legal support you need. Unexpected deaths are difficult to process, but wrongful death negligence should always be held responsible.
Secure the compensation for an untimely loss of life with the Shapiro Law Team. Request your free legal consultation today.