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Get Your Life Back
When an individual dies as a
result of another person's negligence, certain survivors (generally including immediate family
members of the victim) may bring a wrongful death suit against the responsible party.
The damages that are recoverable
in a wrongful death claim:
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Immediate expenses associated with
the death (medical and funeral);
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Loss of future earnings and/or
support if the person had lived;
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Loss of benefits caused by victim’s
death (pension, retirement, medical coverage, etc.);
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Pain or suffering or mental anguish
to the survivors; and
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Loss of companionship, care, and
protection to the survivors;
Damages are determined
by:
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How dependent the plaintiff (the
person bringing the claim) was on the decedent;
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The nature of the plaintiff’s
relationship with the decedent;
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The anticipated life span of the decedent;
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The anticipated earnings and other
benefits of the decedent; and
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The presence of any comparative
fault.
In addition to these damages,
if the decedent experienced conscious pain and suffering before death, a claim on behalf of the
estate may be brought to recover for that conscious pain and suffering. This part of the claim
is not technically part of the wrongful death claim, but becomes an asset of the estate and is
distributed as all other assets in the estate are distributed.
Contact Us if you have been injured. It is important that you act promptly
as certain statutes of limitations apply and you can lose your rights to be
compensated.
The initial review of your
case and the consultation is free. We look forward to working with you and we know you will be
pleased with our services.
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The entire staff of the McDermott and
McDermott Law Firm is knowledgeable and sensitive to your needs. Their focus is on
making the process as comfortable as possible.
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They explain everything to you,
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keep you informed,
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include you in the decision making process,
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and always return your phone calls.
Your matter is handled as expeditiously as
possible without compromising your rights.
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