As the saying goes, accidents happen, and when they do, serious injuries can result. Your accident can leave you with exorbitant medical bills and unable to work. How will you pay your bills? How will you take care of your family? How will you rebuild your life? A Guam personal injury lawyer can help you answer these questions and get you the compensation you are entitled to.
Losing a loved one can have a significant impact on the entire family. Wrongful death lawsuits respond to the tragic, unnecessary death of a loved one caused by the negligent or intentional behavior of an individual or corporation. Such personal injury lawsuits allow family members and loved ones to seek financial compensation for their loss, which can help to alleviate the burden of funeral costs and other incurred expenses. Though it may be difficult to work through your sorrow, it is important to contact a wrongful death attorney if you’ve recently lost a loved one at the hands of someone else. Doing so will ensure you receive the economic support necessary to begin the healing process and secure your financial future.
An individual or corporation that fails to take adequate care within the normal course of action, such that it results in the harm or death of another, may be considered negligent and therefore liable for any resulting damages. Negligence in wrongful death lawsuits can occur in a variety of circumstances, such as careless, distracted or drunk drivers, failure to provide safe workplace conditions or adequate safety protocols, medical malpractice, harmful drug manufacturing and slip and fall accidents, among others.
Similarly, individuals and corporations whose intentional acts led to a wrongful death can be held liable for damages if it is proven that their actions intentionally caused harm to another.
You should consider speaking with a wrongful death lawyer if you’re loved on was involved in any of the following types of incidents:
Wrongful death claims are typically filed by a representative of the deceased’s estate, on behalf of their survivors. Who qualifies as a ‘survivor’ of the deceased varies from state to state, but in most states, the following family members may bring a wrongful death claim:
However, states often disagree on whether other types of relationships may qualify for wrongful death claims. For example, not all states agree that a parent can file a wrongful death claim on behalf of an adult child, or that an adult child may file a wrongful death claim on behalf of their deceased parent. Siblings and extended relatives, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles or cousins, are also not guaranteed the opportunity to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of a loved one. Usually, a distant familial relationship will make it more difficult to recover for a wrongful death claim.
If you’ve recently experienced a wrongful death and are suffering the loss of a loved one, you can rely on the experience and guidance of an accomplished wrongful death lawyer. While it may seem like an insurmountable task, securing your financial future will alleviate an immense burden down the road. Our attorneys are sensitive to your needs and the inherent difficulty of this time, and we will make sure to guide you through the process. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Don’t let your accident shape your future – you need someone on your side who can help you get your life back. To schedule a free consultation with a Guam personal injury attorney, contact us online to discuss your case and how we can help.
