Wrongful Death Claims
Compensation for families who lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident
When a loved one dies as a result of a motor vehicle accident caused by another person's negligence, the family may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death damages can include funeral and burial costs, lost income, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering of surviving family members.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim
Surviving spouse
Children of the deceased
Parents of the deceased
Other dependents or beneficiaries
Estate representatives
Children of the deceased
Parents of the deceased
Other dependents or beneficiaries
Estate representatives
Damages in Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful death claims can recover compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost income and financial support, loss of companionship and consortium, pain and suffering of the deceased before death, and punitive damages in cases of gross negligence.