Wrongful Death
If a loved one has passed away as the result of the actions of someone else, please call us at no charge to discuss your rights as a family member. There are many complicated legal procedures involved in a wrongful death case, and you should never attempt to handle a case of this magnitude without the help of an experienced attorney. Call us today so that can can see if TSG is the right match for your situation: 800.529.0807, 24 hours
Wrongful Death Claims
Wrongful death is a term that is used to identify the death of an individual that was caused by the negligence of another party. In many cases, the family or domestic partner of the deceased individual has cause to file a wrongful death lawsuit in order to obtain compensation for the loss of their loved one. The term “wrongful death” means that a person’s death was due to another party’s negligence, and a claim for wrongful death can be filed against another individual, group or company. Wrongful death claims are commonly filed as a result of an accident but may also include criminal acts, work related negligence and professional negligence.
We understand that nothing can be done to bring your loved one back. By filing a wrongful death claim, you may be able to gain compensation that can help offset medical expenses, funeral expenses and lost income. The law also allows recovery for love and companionship. we are also sensitive of the very delicate nature of these types of cases.
Filing a wrongful death claim is extremely difficult for families because they must not only deal with their grief over the death, they must also deal with a very complicated legal situation. It is important to keep in mind that the family has the right to be compensated for their loss, even though the ordeal can be very emotional and painful.
If you feel anyone in your family has passed away in a wrongful matter, know that you have a qualified legal representative in TSG ready to help. We’ll educate you on your rights and begin the process of gaining compensation for the loss of your loved one. We also offer a free initial consultation to get us started. In the end, we want to resolve your case so you can get on with the healing process.
The Family’s Rights
Wrongful death is the basis for a lawsuit, a wrongful death action, against the party or parties who caused the wrongful death. Action may be filed on behalf of the members of the family who have lost the company and support of the deceased due to wrongful death.
In other words, a child might be entitled to compensation for the personal loss of a father through wrongful death as well as the amount of financial support the child would have received from the deceased parent while the parent was still alive. A wife, however, would recover damages for loss of her husband’s love and companionship and a lifetime of expected support, while a “parent” would be limited to damages for loss of companionship but not support. Regardless of the relation, loss of love and companionship damages can be claimed in any case where a wrongful death has occurred. In most cases, a wrongful death claim must be filed by a relative of the person who died.
