Red Deer Wrongful Death Lawyers
Wrongful Death Lawyers in Red Deer Helping Surviving Family Members Obtain Justice
Nothing can be worse than the death of a loved one in an accident caused by someone else. Incidents like car crashes, motorcycle accidents, and bicycle accidents, and others sometimes result in catastrophic and fatal injuries. While nothing can turn back the clock and change the past, a wrongful death action can allow surviving family members to obtain a measure of justice and ensure that they obtain compensation for their losses.
If your loved one lost his or her life in an accident caused by the negligence of another person, you might be eligible to file a wrongful death claim on your loved one’s behalf. At Red Deer Personal Injury Law, our compassionate team of Lawyers can work as your trusted advisor by investigating the accident in question and pursuing monetary compensation on your loved one’s behalf. Call us today at 1 (844) 512-4098 to schedule a free case evaluation with a wrongful death lawyer in Red Deer.
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim refers to a legal claim which a dependent or beneficiary of a deceased individual brings against the person or legal entity that caused the decedent’s death. Specifically, the death must result from another individual or entity’s default, neglect, or wrongful act.
Not everyone is eligible to bring a claim for wrongful death. For example, a decedent’s surviving family member could only file a lawsuit if the decedent would have been eligible to sue successfully, had he or she survived the fatal accident. Moreover, only a person designated as an “authorized survivor” is eligible to file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit against an at-fault party arising out of the fatal accident. Authorized survivors include:
- Spouses
- Parents
- Children
- Siblings
- Adult interdependent partners
What Damages Are Available in a Wrongful Death Claim?
As a result of a wrongful death claim, the authorized survivor or survivors might be eligible to recover certain damages. Those damages could include compensation for grief and loss of support, as well as for specific fees and expenses.
Valuing a wrongful death claim and making a reasonable projection as to the extent and amount of damages can be a difficult task. Moreover, a jury may be less inclined to award damages in a wrongful death case as opposed to a standard personal injury case. The Red Deer wrongful death Lawyers at Red Deer Personal Injury Law can explore the amounts and types of available damages and could make a claim for those damages on your deceased loved one’s behalf.
Call a Red Deer Wrongful Death Lawyer Today to Schedule a Free Case Evaluation
Dealing with the death of a loved one is difficult enough without having to worry about the logistics of a personal injury claim or lawsuit. The compassionate Lawyers at Red Deer Personal Injury Law can handle the legal aspects of your wrongful death claim while you grieve the loss of your loved one. Our lawyers will aggressively pursue the maximum compensation available in your case so that you and your family move forward in the best possible position. You can schedule a free consultation with a Red Deer wrongful death lawyer by calling us at 1 (844) 512-4098, or by contacting us online today.