Wrong-Way Accident Lawsuits

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Wrong-Way Accident Lawsuits

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Wrongful Death Lawyer

A wrongful death accident can result from a car accident, boating accident, or even medical malpractice. Losing a loved one in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another can leave you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and devastated. At Parker Waichman LLP, our compassionate and dedicated team of wrongful death lawyers can help you obtain the justice and compensation you deserve and provide the experienced and knowledgeable legal guidance and support you need during this difficult time.

What Is Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death is a type of civil action that allows the survivors of a deceased person to seek monetary damages against the negligent party that caused that person’s death. A wrongful death lawsuit can arise when a person dies as the result of a wrongful act or negligence of another person or entity.

What Are Common Causes Of Wrongful Death?

There are many causes of wrongful death ranging from hit-and-run accidents and medical malpractice, to motor vehicle collisions and pedestrian accidents.

At Parker Waichman LLP, our legal team has handled many cases that involved the following causes of wrongful death:

Auto accidents
Bus accidents
Boating accidents
Truck accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Slip and fall accidents
Trip and fall accidents

Defective products
Workplace accidents
Bicycle accidents
Recreational accidents
Assault or other acts of violence
Construction accidents

If your loved one died in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another person or entity, you and your family deserve justice and compensation for your devastating loss. At our law firm, our wrongful death attorneys will help you hold the liable party accountable for their negligence, to help your family find closure and to allow you to move on with your lives.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

A wrongful death lawsuit can arise from many circumstances, such as an auto accident, workplace accident, or medical malpractice. Generally, any individual or entity whose recklessness, negligence, or intentional actions resulted in or contributed to the death of an individual can be held liable for wrongful death.

Common parties that can be held liable include:

Individuals

This can include doctors who committed medical malpractice, drivers who caused a fatal collision, or property owners who knew about and failed to repair dangerous conditions on their property.

Companies

A company can be held liable for wrongful death if an accident in the workplace, a defective product, or another type of wrongdoing or negligence resulted in death.

Government Agency

A government agency can be held liable for wrongful death if a death was caused by the negligence of an employee, such as a law enforcement officer.

How Can a Wrongful Death Attorney Help?

As you and your family mourn the loss of a loved one, it’s important to take legal action as soon as possible. While pursuing compensation may not be a top priority during this time, you must take legal action to obtain the compensation and the justice you and your family deserve. Compensation recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit can help ease the financial burden you are experiencing due to the medical bills of the deceased person, their funeral and burial costs, and the loss of income the decedent financially contributed to your household. While compensation cannot make up for your loss, it can help to reduce your stress and allow you to take time to grieve and move on with your life.

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Fighting for Your Right to Fair Compensation

At Parker Waichman LLP, our experienced team of wrongful death lawyers can help you seek justice and compensation for the devastating loss of a loved one due to the misconduct or negligence of another. While you and your family focus on healing and moving forward with your lives, our legal team will work tirelessly to hold the negligent party accountable for the harm they have caused.

During this challenging time, our compassionate and dedicated legal team will:

Investigate the accident or incident
Gather evidence
Review medical records
Visit the accident scene
File paperwork
Consult with experts to reconstruct the accident, identify liable parties, and accurately assess damages
Handle all communication with the insurance company or defense attorney
Negotiate a fair settlement
File a lawsuit if a reasonable settlement offer is not made
Represent you in court

Compensation for Wrongful Death Lawsuits

The surviving family members can seek various types of compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit. The goal of these types of cases is to provide compensation to ease the emotional and financial burden of the deceased person’s family.

Economic and non-economic damages may include:

Loss of income
Medical expenses
Funeral and burial expenses
Loss of companionship
Loss of income
Loss of future earning capacity
Loss of parental guidance

And more.

A wrongful death lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP will carefully review your case and assess damages to ensure you pursue maximum compensation for the untimely loss of your loved one. We know how important it is to recover the compensation you need to continue to care for your family as you move on with your life.

Contact Us Today

The untimely death of a family member can be devastating. When you learn that the loss of your loved one was caused by the negligent actions of another, it can be almost unbearable. You may struggle to make ends meet, not knowing where to turn, or how to pursue compensation. That’s where a wrongful death attorney from our legal team comes in.

If you lost a loved one in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another person or entity, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Parker Waichman LLP today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced wrongful death lawyer and learn how they can help you obtain the justice and compensation you deserve after such a devastating loss.