The death of your loved one is never an easy thing to bear, and when that death is the result of an accident, where the negligence of another person played a significant role in the accident along with the injuries, the pain can be even more difficult to work through. After all, in the case of a wrongful death accident, there is more to think about than just the loss of your loved one, how the accident happened, the funeral arrangements, and how you and your family will find the strength and the will to move on. There is also the question of how and whether the responsible individual can and will be held accountable for their negligent actions. When you have lost a family member in a serious accident, you have the right to be treated with respect and compassion.
There are many different types of accidents that can give rise to a wrongful death claim, although the most common are traffic accidents and accidents involving pedestrians and individuals riding bicycles or motorcycles. When these accidents occur, the sudden death of your loved one can leave you feeling vulnerable, and that is the best time to lean on the expertise of an experienced wrongful death attorney, who can help you in the following ways.
Dealing with the insurance company. When you’ve just lost a loved one, you don’t want to talk to the insurance company because all they care about is settling your case for the least amount of money possible. Your attorney can focus on negotiating with the insurance company while you focus on helping your family to work through the pain.
Building a strong case. Your attorney will gather evidence, talk to witnesses, get medical and police reports, and make it clear how the death of your loved one has impacted your family emotionally and financially.
Keeping your case on track. When you’re grieving, it can be difficult to meet deadlines that can be critical to keeping your case, and your rights, intact. A skilled wrongful death attorney will do all of that for you so that you don’t have to worry.
After the death of a loved one, your primary focus should be on your family. While you don’t have to hire a wrongful death attorney, having one on your side can help you focus and move on.