Wrongful Death

After a loved one has died, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by medical bills, insurance calls, missed work, and uncertainty about what comes next. Our role is to make the process clearer, protect your interests, and help you understand your legal options from the start.

We represent individuals who have been harmed due to negligence or intentional conduct and need trusted legal guidance. Whether the injury resulted from a car accident, truck accident, unsafe property conditions, defective products, or another preventable event, our firm works to build a strong claim and pursue just compensation for our clients.

Every case is different. That is why we take the time to understand the facts, assess the impact of the injury, and develop a strategy based on each client’s specific needs and goals.

Everyone accepts that death is a part of life. Even if you have time to prepare yourself emotionally, the loss of a loved one can still be devastating. Those feelings of depression and loss are compounded when the death is not expected.

The worst-case scenario is when death could have been prevented if not for the negligent tortious actions of others. In that situation, you could be dealing with a wrongful death.

Whether a wrongful death is caused by another driver or a medical professional, you do have recourse to seek compensation. No amount of money can make up for the loss, but it can provide for your family’s financial security.

What Qualifies as a Wrongful Death Claim

A wrongful death is a fatality that was caused by another party’s “wrongful act, neglect, or default which would have entitled the party injured to maintain an action and recover damages if death had not ensued.”

A wrongful death can result from the following circumstances:

Motor Vehicle Accidents

A driver who causes a fatal crash and is found to be intoxicated, distracted, or driving recklessly can be held liable for a wrongful death. That also holds true for negligent truck drivers.

Medical Malpractice

Doctors are not infallible. A fatal error made by a doctor is not intentional, but it can be an act of negligence.

Premises Liability

Unsafe conditions on commercial or private property can lead to a fatality, and the property owner and/or staff could be held responsible.

Product Liability

Dangerous or defective products that cause a fatality can mean the manufacturer or distributor can be held accountable for the death.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

A wrongful death must be filed by the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Typically, this would be the designated executor of the estate, who is often a spouse.

It is important to note that a wrongful death claim can only be filed by a single person.

However, that person can represent all the surviving beneficiaries. Those beneficiaries include a spouse/partner, children, parents, and, if designated by the decedent, extended family members.