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(877) 880-4090Losing a loved one is never easy. If that death occurs due to someone else’s negligence or willful misconduct, it’s often even more difficult for survivors to deal with.
Are you aware that you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit? Contact Fielding Law to request your free case evaluation and learn more about how we can help.
Let’s say that Bob passed away due to an injury sustained in some kind of accident. If Bob had lived, would he have been able to pursue a personal injury claim? If the answer is yes, qualifying family members can potentially initiate a wrongful death lawsuit.
To pursue a personal injury claim, Bob would have needed to prove that his injury was a result of someone else’s negligence. You’ll need to do the same.
You’ll need to prove that someone — we’ll call him Joe — was negligent. Legally, that means that Joe didn’t take reasonable care to avoid harming someone else. To show that Joe was negligent, you must prove each of these elements:
You may be able to obtain compensation for more than one kind of damages. Ask your attorney from Fielding Law to determine your eligibility.
Many accidents can lead to injuries and personal injury claims. Similarly, there are several kinds of wrongful death lawsuits. We’ll list a few.
Each state has laws that govern wrongful death claims. These laws specify how these claims should be handled, along with who is eligible to pursue them. You’ll benefit from hiring an attorney with knowledge and experience handling wrongful death claims in a specific state.
Manufacturers have a duty to ensure that the goods they produce are safe for consumer use. These products can include automobile parts, medications, food items, and toys, along with many others.
If a production defect causes harm to those using these items and death occurs because of it, you may be able to obtain compensation.
Unfortunately, dogs and other animals sometimes attack humans. Vicious attacks or complications from injuries can lead to death.
Licensed medical personnel is required to uphold high standards when providing care to their patients. Those who don’t can easily cause injury and subsequent death. Examples of medical malpractice include:
Doctors aren’t the only medical personnel who can be guilty of medical malpractice. Other potentially liable parties include:
These cases often require an extensive investigation. Fielding Law can help.
Motor vehicle accidents happen across the U.S. daily, often causing serious or fatal injuries. When the responsible driver is an individual operating his or her own personal vehicle, these cases are somewhat straightforward. However, others can become complicated, including those involving:
When a commercial vehicle or semi-truck causes an accident, there are several parties who are potentially liable for paying damages. Government involvement has accompanying strict rules and requirements, along with shorter timelines for filing a claim. These vary by state, and you’ll lose your opportunity to obtain compensation if you miss the deadline.
Contact Fielding Law soon after a vehicle accident and resulting death to ensure that you meet filing deadlines.
Abuse doesn’t necessarily mean a physical attack. Nursing home abuse also includes caregivers neglecting patients in some way. Examples of nursing home abuse are:
If you suspect that nursing home abuse led to the death of your loved one, contact Fielding Law.
Pedestrians and cyclists have something in common: they have little or no protection if a car or other vehicle hits them. Their injuries are often extremely serious or even fatal.
Property owners and managers, along with store or company management, must maintain a safe environment for their guests, customers, and employees. Still, accidents can happen. If those accidents and a resulting death happen due to negligence, you might have grounds to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Workers’ compensation insurance should cover certain expenses resulting from illnesses or injuries sustained while an employee is at work. However, certain circumstances can allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit as well. Ask your attorney from Fielding Law if your loved one’s death qualifies.
No federal law exists that specifies who can pursue wrongful death claims. Each state has individual laws, and these vary. Typically, you may be eligible if you are the victim’s:
It’s crucial to contact a knowledgeable attorney to see if your relationship to the deceased qualifies in your state.
In addition to a wrongful death lawsuit, eligible persons may also be able to file a survival action. This claim allows compensation for specific damages resulting from an accident if the victim didn’t pass away immediately afterward.
Grieving family members often aren’t familiar with the legal requirements involved in filing a wrongful death lawsuit. These cases need resources and specific knowledge to be successful.
When you hire Fielding Law, we will:
We at Fielding Law know you’re grieving the loss of your loved one. We’ll handle your wrongful death lawsuit for you.
You need an attorney who understands both the sorrow and frustration you’re experiencing and how to get justice for Bob’s death. Fielding Law will treat you with compassionate respect, and we know how to get favorable results for our clients. We focus on personal injury and wrongful death cases, so we have competent experience in handling them.
When you select Fielding Law to represent you, we’ll give you personal attention. We’re a big firm with all the resources and power that brings to the table, but you’ll always have direct access to an attorney. Best of all, you won’t owe any fees unless you win. Contact us today for your free case evaluation. You can call us 24/7 at (877) 880-4090, reach out via live chat, or submit our online contact form.