Wrongful Death Lawsuits

A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed by an immediate family member of someone who was killed as a result of negligence or harmful intent. At the Simmons Law Firm, we have years of experience helping family members navigate the tricky legal waters of wrongful death lawsuits during one of the most difficult times of their lives. The wrongful death attorneys at our nationwide law firm will travel anywhere in the country to offer their expertise.

If you believe a family member may have been killed due to someone else’s negligence or malicious intent, schedule a free legal consultation with one of our wrongful death lawyers today.

Am I Eligible for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Often, people do not realize that they are eligible for a wrongful death lawsuit. The two main points a catastrophic injury lawyer must prove to win a wrongful death lawsuit are:

The death was caused by negligence or harmful intent on the part of another

Negligence is often a part of many deaths deemed “accidents.”  Wrongful death lawsuits can be filed in a number of situations, including:

• Auto, airplane or boating accidents
• Occupational exposure to hazardous material
• Fatal sickness caused by pollutants
• Death during sports and other supervised activities
• Criminal violence
  

The surviving immediate family has suffered financial loss

There are a number of reasons a family may suffer financial loss as a result of a wrongful death, including:

• Loss of income
• Medical expenses
• Burial expenses
• Loss of companionship
• Care expenses
• Mental anguish
• Loss of paternal guidance
  

Depending on the state, the judge may also award punitive damages to punish defendants with malicious intent or gross negligence.

Learn more about wrongful death lawsuits or schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced catastrophic injury attorneys by calling the Simmons Law Firm today at 866-468-8631.