Wrongful Death
Secure Max Compensation for Your Loss
When death is caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness, it’s a crime. While grieving for a loved one is a difficult process that understandably requires time, action needs to be taken competently and quickly in cases of avoidable and unintentional death.
A wrongful death lawyer from The Paul Powell Law Firm will listen to your situation with compassion and fight for your justice with ferocity.
Why Call Paul Powell Law Firm Today?
Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy. While grieving, many people focus on the emotional repercussions and ignore the practical ones. Our skilled attorneys can take care of all your legal needs so that you can focus on emotional and spiritual healing.
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How Does Wrongful Death Happen?
Wrongful death happens for a variety of reasons. One of the most important factors in defining it is another person’s negligence or recklessness.
Medical Malpractice
Incorrect diagnosis, amputations, spinal cord injuries
Vehicular accidents
From Distracted or Impaired drivers
Air travel accidents
Resulting in bodily harm or medical episodes
Premises liability
Slip and fall or a fire that causes death
Product liability
Any product defect resulting in death
Our experienced and compassionate lawyers understand the sensitivity of these cases and will work strategically to ensure you are compensated fairly.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
In most jurisdictions, wrongful death filings are limited to representatives of the deceased or that person’s estate. Typically, relatives – close or distant – are most likely to file a wrongful death suit. Unrelated financial dependents are also usually empowered to file a suit.
Since the legal intent of a wrongful death suit is to collect monetary damages from the wrongdoer, people who do not have a clear financial relationship to the deceased are usually ineligible to file suit. This includes, for example, close friends and ordinary co-workers.
Statute of Limitations
In Nevada, the statute of limitations for a wrongful death suit is two years.
Comparatively, with a similar lawsuit in Illinois, a similar lawsuit must be filed within the time limit set by the statute of limitations for the underlying type of case. Or the suit must be filed within one year of the deceased person’s death. Ultimately, it comes down to whichever date comes later.
What Types of Damages Arise in Wrongful Death?
Wrongful death damages come in two broad types. The first encompasses expenses incurred by the victim from the time of the incident through to final expenses. The second type relates to losses suffered by the deceased’s dependents.
These losses or expenses can include:
Lost Income and Earning Capacity
Loss of financial stability based on the earning power of the deceased at death.
Non-Economic Damages
Pain and suffering from the loss of a spousal or parental relationship.
Current and Future Medical Expenses
Medical expenses of the deceased from the time of the incident until death.
Final Expenses
Final expenses of the deceased, including qualifying funerary expenses.
Contact The Paul Powell Law Firm Today
If you are considering a wrongful death lawsuit, an experienced attorney is essential. Especially since these types of lawsuits can be long and complex.
Also, the help from an attorney who understands your case will make the situation easier for you. It also doesn’t hurt to have someone in your corner protecting your legal rights.
