Wrongful Death Attorneys in Bluefield, WV

West Virginia Wrongful Death Laws

A wrongful death lawsuit is filed in civil court, so surviving family members can recover monetary damages on behalf of their deceased loved one or the “decedent.” In order to succeed in a wrongful death claim in West Virginia, you and your family (the “plaintiffs”) must prove that (1) the decedent died, (2) their death was caused by the at-fault party’s (the “defendants”) negligent or reckless actions, and (3) if the decedent was still alive, they would have filed a lawsuit against the defendant.

The following are the family members who may be eligible for damages from a wrongful death lawsuit:

• Spouse
• Children (including adopted children and stepchildren)
• Parents
• Siblings
• Any family member who financially depended on the decedent

Damages are designed to help ease the financial burden of losing a loved one, especially if a family relied on the deceased person’s income, household duties, and companionship. The personal representative of the decedent’s estate must file a wrongful death claim in West Virginia within two years from the date of the death.

Family members may be entitled to the following damages:

• Medical expenses related to the loved one’s death
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Lost wages and benefits the loved one would have earned if he/she had lived
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Sorrow and emotional distress
• Loss of companionship

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Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not have to pay us anything until we win your case. With nothing to lose, let us help you hold the at-fault party liable for your loved one’s untimely death and maximize your entitled compensation.

Contact us today at (304) 713-2014 to speak with our Bluefield wrongful death lawyers!