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The death of a loved one is always tragic. This pain is multiplied when the death of a loved one was caused by someone else’s intentional or careless act. Often, family members are left not only with the grief, but also a large financial burden. A wrongful death claim allows family members to seek compensation for their loss and hold the person who caused the death accountable.
WHO CAN BRING A WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM?
Generally, the following people may bring a wrongful death claim against the person who caused the death:
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A surviving Husband or wife
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A surviving Child or Children
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Parents of the deceased
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Adoptive parents of the deceased
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Legal Guardian of the deceased
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Legal Representative of the deceased
WHAT DAMAGES CAN YOU RECOVER?
The claims and damages that you can recover will depend on your relationship with the deceased person. Common claims include:
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Loss of income
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Loss of Pension
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Loss of Insurance
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Loss of Benefits
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Medical Expenses
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Funeral Expenses
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Burial Expenses
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Lost rights to an inheritance
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Loss of Parental Guidance
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Loss of Presence
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Loss of Nurturing care
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Grief
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Mental Anguish
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Pain
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Loss of Consortium
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Loss of Love
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Loss of Companionship and Society
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Other damages based on case details
DO YOU HAVE TO FILE A LAWSUIT?
You do not have to file a lawsuit in every case. Often, claims for a wrongful death can be settled before a lawsuit is filed. With the help of Select Law, you can be sure that unless a fair settlement is offered, we are prepared to file a lawsuit to make sure you are compensated for all of your damages.