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Compassionate and Zealous Representation After the Death of a Loved One
A family is never ready for the death of a loved one. Even when expected, a loved one’s passing is extremely difficult. The difficulty can be more extreme when the death is unexpected and the result of someone else’s reckless actions. In scenarios such as these, family members have many questions that are often left unanswered. You may want to pursue justice on their behalf but are unsure what your options are. You deserve answers and accountability as you face a new part of your life.
The Joeckel Law Office is experienced in helping families pursue wrongful death lawsuits against those who recklessly caused the death of their loved one. Our wrongful death attorney has 35 years of experience helping families pursue justice. The Joeckel Law Office provides grieving families compassionate and zealous advocacy in obtaining justice and compensation for their loss.
If someone negligently caused your loved one’s death, you may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim. Call The Joeckel Law Office, for a free consultation. We will be able to guide you through your legal options and answer your questions.
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What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
When a person dies due to the wrongful act, negligence, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default of another person, the surviving family members can bring a wrongful death claim. Everyone has a duty to refrain from negligently harming others. When someone fails that duty, they can be held responsible for their actions. Usually, wrongful death claims arise from accidents involving drunk, distracted, or fatigued drivers, dangerous products, unsafe work conditions, and many other scenarios.
While the government can also pursue criminal charges, a wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit. This means that the surviving family members can pursue a case privately against the negligent party, even if criminal charges are filed. To prevail on a wrongful death claim, the family members must prove that the negligent party’s actions directly caused the death of their loved one, and a loved one would have lived if not for the negligent behavior of the negligent party.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Wrongful death lawsuits are limited to certain family members. These family members include spouses, children, and parents. Surviving family members may file singly or can file together.
Moreover, if the surviving family members do not file a claim, the executor of the deceased estate may file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the estate. Contact a wrongful death attorney at The Joeckel Law Office if you are unsure whether your status affects your ability to file a wrongful death claim. We will be able to advise you on your rights regarding filing a wrongful death claim.
Types of Compensation Available for Surviving Family Members
No amount of money can bring back your loved one or ease the pain of losing a loved one. However, the deceased often played an important role in the stability insecurity of your family. As you face an uncertain future without your loved one, you should not have to worry about how you will pay your bills without your loved one’s income. A wrongful death claim can help ease your financial situation by obtaining compensation for lost income and benefits, lost care and services, lost inheritance, lost love and companionship and comfort, and mental and emotional anguish. Moreover, if the negligent party is grossly negligent, the surviving family members may seek exemplary damages. Exemplary damages are meant to punish the negligent party for the reckless in negligent behavior.
Contact Our Experienced Wrongful Death Attorney Today
If you fail to pursue your case in a timely manner, you may not bring your claim. That is why it is vital to contact an experienced wrongful death lawyer. While it is hard to think about filing a lawsuit after losing your loved one, our compassionate attorneys at The Joeckel Law Office will be able to ease some of the burdens and answer any questions you have. Our wrongful death lawyers will work tirelessly to help You achieve justice in compensation for your family’s loss.
If someone you love died because of another person’s negligent behavior, you might be able to file a wrongful death claim. Call a wrongful death attorney at The Joeckel Law Office today to schedule a free consultation into one more about your options.
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