Understanding The Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Understanding The Wrongful Death Lawsuits

There is nothing more overwhelming than losing a loved one when the loss could have been prevented or avoided. Overcoming grief while assimilating the consequences can be devastating, especially when the death was due to negligence.

When a person’s death is caused by the negligence or lack of professionalism of another person or entity (e.g. a business), a wrongful death lawsuit could be filed. Our team of wrongful death attorneys at Seattle Car Accident Law Firm has supported families to ensure that these tragedies do not turn into economic misfortunes either.

Who can file a Wrongful Death Claim?

A wrongful death lawsuit differs from other types of personal injury lawsuits where the victim (referred to as the decedent) does not file the lawsuit. Instead, the lawsuit is filed by the victim’s family members along with the help of a wrongful death attorney. The following family members may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit:

• The surviving husband or wife of the deceased person
• Any of the surviving children of the deceased
• The mother or father (biological or adopted) of the deceased person.
• Any person who, for lawful purposes, represents the spouse, parent, child, or guardian of the deceased person.
• Any person who is the legal representative of the estate of the deceased person.

When the deceased person is a minor, either parent or legal guardian of that minor may file a wrongful death case on behalf of that deceased minor (under the age of 18)

What Type of Compensation is Offered?

Understanding the law is complicated, when you are grieving, it is difficult to see clearly the possible challenges that could arise along the way or even see how a loved one is being affected beyond the pain of loss. Having an experienced wrongful death attorney can be invaluable as they will focus on your future needs and fight to receive compensation that will cover them.

If your loved one’s death occurred as a result of negligence or lack of professionalism, it would be appropriate to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the person or entity responsible. Personal injury lawyers can help your family sue for compensation for:

• Loss of future income
• Loss of a partner
• Direct expenditure
• Loss of profits
• Punitive Damages

The wrongful death attorneys at Seattle Car Accident Law Firm will help you understand how wrongful death claims play out and ensure that you receive fair compensation for your damages.