WRONGFUL DEATH

Skilled Wrongful Death Attorneys

The law allows the estate, spouse, and children of the deceased to seek compensation for the loss of a loved one.

A wrongful death is a painful experience that may be financially devastating. The family is left with not only the pain of losing a loved one, they also may accumulate significant medical expenses, funeral expenses for their loved one, and loss of years of income and benefits.

When someone dies in an accident that is the fault of a third party, it is a wrongful death. The third party can be a driver in an automobile accident, a building owner responsible for the conditions of a building, the manufacturer of a faulty product, or anyone responsible for the circumstances and situation which caused a wrongful death.
Many times, a wrongful death can be caused by:
  • Auto, motorcycle or boating accident, especially if alcohol is involved
  • When a product fails to perform as it was designed to perform
  • An unsafe facility causes an incident resulting in death
  • Medical malpractice
Insurance companies and the defendant will do anything they can to minimize their payout when an injury occurs. They may downplay the seriousness of the injury. They may say that the injury was not their fault or argue that the injury was your fault.  Insurance companies, in particular, have vast financial and legal resources at their disposal to defend against a claim. Haverstock & Pitman have the experience and knowledge to fight these tactics.
 The law allows compensation for the estate of the individual who has died as a result of a wrongful death. The estate may be entitled to:
  • Medical and funeral expenses associated with the death
  • Lost income, financial support, and benefits
  • Loss of companionship suffered by the survivors
  • Punitive damages

If you have lost a loved one due to wrongful death, it is important for you to get help from the attorneys at Haverstock & Pitman today at 270-753-1694 or 1-800-278-9909 to help you find a way forward.
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