Legal Recourse for the Unexpected Death of Your Loved One

The unexpected loss of a loved one can leave you feeling emotionally, physically, and financially drained. Many circumstances can contribute to the accidental death of an individual. Wrongful death lawsuits are filed on behalf of the surviving family members to help mitigate the financial hardships they may face without their loved one in the future.

An experienced attorney can help you determine if your loved one's death qualifies for the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit.

Vehicle Accidents

Drivers and passengers put their lives at risk each and every time they get into a vehicle. Someone can be an experienced and cautious driver and still be killed in a vehicle accident by a negligent driver in a passing vehicle.

Surviving family members can take action against the driver responsible for causing a fatal accident to seek financial compensation for that person's actions. Attorneys typically have a lot of experience working vehicle accident cases since these are among the most common grounds for a wrongful death filing.

Medical Malpractice

You were taught from an early age to trust medical professionals with your life. Most people receive treatment in hospitals and clinics for their illnesses without issue, but there are times when the negligent actions of medical personnel can contribute to the unexpected death of a patient.

Attorneys must be able to establish that the negligent actions on the part of medical staff directly contributed to your loved one's death if you want to file a successful lawsuit. This can be done by gathering evidence regarding your loved one's past medical history and showing a causal chain of events leading up to the events surrounding your loved one's death.

Improper Care

People can find it difficult to care for themselves as the body ages. Day-to-day tasks become much harder than they used to be as lack of mobility and the threat of dementia become more prevalent.

Nursing homes and other care facilities are charged with providing care for aging individuals at all times. Overlooking patient care can contribute to deaths within these care facilities.

If you suspect that your loved one passed away as a result of negligent care in a nursing home, you will need an attorney who can subpoena facility records and patient care logs to lend credibility to your suspicions. If proof is discovered, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility for your loved one's unwarranted death.

For more information about wrongful death attorney services, speak with an accident and personal injury lawyer in your area.