Glendale Wrongful Death Lawyer

Common Causes of Wrongful Death

●      Medical malpractice: Healthcare providers can make mistakes in diagnosis, treatment, or surgery that can lead to severe injury or death.

●      Truck accidents: These are common causes of wrongful death. Due to the size and weight of trucks, they can do much damage when colliding with smaller vehicles.

●      Slip and fall accidents: These are other common causes of wrongful death. These accidents can happen anywhere, from grocery stores to office buildings.

●      Defective products: They can cause serious injuries or even death. When manufacturers release unsafe products, they can be held liable for any damages to the deceased victim.

●      Premises liability: Property owners can be held liable for wrongful death if someone is killed on their property. It might happen if the property is not adequately maintained or there is no security to protect visitors from harm.

●      Workplace accidents:  Common causes include malfunctioning equipment, slips, falls, and chemical exposure.

●      Construction site accidents: They can be very dangerous and often lead to the victim’s death because of a wrongful act.

●      Pedestrian accidents: Many pedestrians are killed yearly by careless drivers who don't yield the right of way.

●      Structural failures: Every year, thousands of people die due to structural failures, and many of these deaths could have been prevented if the injured victims had received proper treatment.

Who Has the Right to File a Wrongful Death Claim?

Only specific individuals are legally allowed to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The list of authorized plaintiffs includes the deceased person's surviving spouse, children, and parents.

If the deceased person was unmarried, had no surviving children, or was an orphan, the lawsuit may be filed by any of the dead person's siblings, grandparents, or the deceased’s estate. Sometimes, the estate executor may also file a wrongful death lawsuit.

The Statute of Limitations for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

According to legislation, the statute of limitations for a wrongful death suit is two years, which means the victim's family has two years from the death to file a wrongful death suit against the negligent party or parties.

It can be challenging for families who are already grieving the loss of a loved one, so it is crucial to contact a personal representative to help you while you grieve.

It is important to seek justice for your deceased family member and hold accountable the parties whose actions led to the death.

Evaluating a Wrongful Death Case

In the United States, when a person dies due to the negligence or recklessness of another individual or entity, their surviving family may file a wrongful death claim in civil court.

A wrongful death case can provide financial compensation to the deceased's family for medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and loss of income.

How much are wrongful death claims worth? Such a question is difficult to answer definitively, as the value of a wrongful death case depends on various factors, including the severity of the injury or illness that led to death, the age and health of the deceased person, and the relationship between the dead and the survivors. However, on average, a wrongful death case is worth around $1 million.

How Can an Aezoomanian Wrongful Death Attorney Help Your Case

Understanding the Value of Your Wrongful Death Case

An experienced legal personal representative will have the tools to assess the value of your case accurately. You could easily underestimate the value of your wrongful death claim. An attorney will thoroughly evaluate your situation to determine how this loss has affected your and your family members' lives. The proper monetary compensation may only be sought after the appropriate value has been established.

When a lawyer evaluates your wrongful death claim, they will consider several things, including the medical costs your loved one incurred, the cost of the funeral, the loss of future wages, and the grief and suffering you have had as a result of your loss.

Victims are not solely entitled to seek compensation for funeral and medical expenses. Settlements and awards for a wrongful death claim may consider all monetary and non-financial losses.

Providing Support

You are likely in the depths of sorrow and adjusting to your new life because most wrongful deaths occur suddenly, leaving the surviving loved ones to deal with the loss. Even in the best of circumstances, it can be challenging to think appropriately about legal matters;

A legal personal representative will give any assistance you require. They will be with you every step, ensure the correct compensation is awarded, and evaluate available insurance coverage.

Going to Trial

Not every wrongful death lawsuit proceeds to trial, but you should be ready if you can't settle. Your personal injury lawyer will make every effort to resolve the matter amicably with the other side to avoid going to court.

Occasionally, too many issues or other obstacles can prevent a fair resolution. You should have a trial-experienced lawyer in certain situations, especially if it’s hard to establish that the defendant owed a duty of care to the deceased victim.

Communicating With Other Parties

A fair settlement can occasionally be impossible because of many issues or other circumstances. In those situations, you need to have a trial-experienced lawyer on your side.

You should also avoid seeking to settle the claim with the insurance provider on your own. Remember that the insurance provider will attempt to offer you a settlement significantly less than what would be deemed appropriate compensation in your case because they want to pay out as little as possible. Accepting a speedy settlement is common, but an attorney will make sure it is also a fair payment.

Accessing Experts and Preserving Evidence

When you contact an experienced wrongful death lawyer from Arzoomanian Law, you can access the many experts they have consulted over the years. For instance, determining your loss's monetary value might require a financial professional's assistance.

Alternatively, if the fault is disputed, you could need the services of an accident reconstruction expert to demonstrate to the insurance provider, a judge, or a jury how the accident occurred and whose fault it was.

As competent personal injury attorneys, we will use investigators to ensure that evidence is gathered correctly and preserved so it can be utilized to demonstrate fault and carelessness.