Losing a loved one is one is heartbreaking. The pain is even worse when the death is very sudden and is caused by a person’s negligence. Going through depression, frustration, and anger after a loved one’s death are parts of coping with the loss. But if you know and believe that someone’s reckless actions caused this, you have to act right away and consider filing for a wrongful death claim.
While no amount of money can ever fully compensate such a loss, there is a little relief in knowing that the other party was proven accountable for your loved one’s death. Moreover, the compensation will help you financially in moving forward with your life after such a tragic loss.
If you ever find yourself in this situation, here’s what you need to know before you file for a wrongful death lawsuit.
Who can file for a wrongful death lawsuit?
The surviving family members of a person who passed away because of an accident, intentional homicide, medical malpractice, or another person’s negligence can file a wrongful death lawsuit. While it can be difficult to think about money when you’ve just lost a loved one, filing a wrongful death lawsuit to seek monetary assistance is normal and in many cases is the just course of action to take.
After an unexpected loss, surviving family members are left with a huge amount of financial responsibilities including funeral and medical costs, which is why it’s understandable to file for a wrongful death claim.
How to file for a wrongful death lawsuit?
Wrongful death lawsuits require a legally supportable reason for the claim. In order to be successful in this, surviving family members need to be able to prove the death was caused due to someone’s recklessness and that the deceased person’s family members were gravely affected emotionally and financially.
Apart from the evidence you can present such as an autopsy report to support your claim, you will need assistance from a lawyer to process the lawsuit. A reputable lawyer in Long Beach who specializes in wrongful death claims can further investigate your claims, and give you an estimated amount of compensation you can get.
What are the factors that can affect the amount of your monetary compensation?
A lot of aspects can affect the amount of recovery you can get but two key factors are the circumstances of the death and the age and health of the deceased. Relevant factors also include the victim’s lost income and if the deceased left a spouse and children that he was financially supporting.
Additionally, medical bills prior to the death of the victim and burial and funeral expenses can also be deciding factors of the settlement.
Haffner Law handles all kinds of cases and can help you process your wrongful death claim and assist you in getting a favorable compensation. Our team will make sure to represent your interests vigorously in order for you to get the compensation you need and deserve.
Contact Haffner Law at 213-514-5681 to speak to a lawyer.
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