When a Wrongful Death Claim Applies to You
Many individuals would rather not think about litigating on behalf of a loved one and accepting money after someone has been taken from them so soon. It might be unfathomable to you that the court system could apply a monetary amount to your case in an attempt to help you and your family through one of the hardest aspects of your life. However, it is sometimes necessary to bring one of these claims to court if you find that you are struggling with many aspects of losing a loved one. For instance, you might not be able to handle the medical bills and funeral costs on your own and, without any help, you turn to the courts to help you obtain the compensation you and your family deserve for these matters. This is especially true if a party has acted with outright negligence.
Therefore, wrongful death claims are civil actions brought against those who are proven to have caused the death of another party. One example would be a case where a drunk driver caused the death of your loved one through their reckless actions. You and your loved ones would have a right to recovery in this case.
Vehicle accidents are actually one of the most common types of wrongful death case reasons that take place every year, as we lose more people to car accidents than many other types of fatal accidents. When a driver has acted in an unsafe way with complete disregard for another person’s safety, you have a right to remuneration.
How We Can Help
At Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet, & Buckner, we want you to know that you have many rights and you are entitled to speak with an attorney if you have suffered the loss of a loved one in a West Virginia accident. Please contact us to find out how we can make a difference in your claim at (304) 898-8499.