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Wrongful Death Lawsuits: What Are a Family’s Rights?

Wrongful Death Lawsuits Family Rights

If you have lost a loved one due to a car accident or a situation where the other party was being negligent, you may have a wrongful death lawsuit on your hands and should know what rights you have as a family.

Who can sue for a wrongful death claim?

Regardless of how you lost your loved one, if it is because another person has behaved negligently, you probably have a wrongful death lawsuit on your hands. Though his or her death was an accident, you have the ability to sue for damages, medical expenses, and even pain and suffering.
As a surviving family member, a spouse, child, and even the parents of the deceased can file a lawsuit in the event of a wrongful death. Some of the expenses a family can sue for include:

  • Loss of companionship, for their children
  • Loss of wages if the spouse is left with no income
  • Pain and suffering
  • Any medical expenses

In the state of Florida, there is a specific time frame in which these lawsuits can be filed, so it is important to act and speak with an attorney immediately following a wrongful death.
Wrongful Death Claims

If you’re unsure of whether or not you have a wrongful death lawsuit on your hands, speak with an experienced attorney about your situation.

A qualified professional will help you look at all of the evidence to establish whether or not you have a legitimate lawsuit on your hands. For example, an attorney can decide whether how the individual at fault was responsible for your lost family member, how his or her actions resulted in the loss of a life or how he or she was negligent in the situation.
Some of the common causes of a wrongful death include:

  • Car accidents
  • Accidents in the workplace
  • Medical malpractice
  • Truck accidents

Who pays for the expenses of a wrongful death claim?

Depending on the situation, the person at fault in a wrongful death accident can vary and become quite complex.

An attorney must fight and argue for the deceased, proving that the party at fault was negligent in their behaviors. For example, in a two-car accident, an attorney must prove that the driver at fault was in some way breaking the law or driving recklessly to cause a death. In a medical malpractice suit, the hospital might be sued. In a truck accident, the owner of the truck company might be sued.

Hiring a Wrongful Death Lawyer

Although the loss of your loved one may have been an accident, you still deserve justice if the party at fault was negligent. Wrongful death attorney in West Palm Beach at Sternberg | Forsythe, P.A. wants to provide you with options, justice, and restitution for your loss. If you contact us today at 561-687-5660, we will fight for your rights to help you get through such a devastating period. Call today for a free consultation.

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