A wrongful death is one of the most traumatic events a family can endure. You need an experienced trial attorney to help your family navigate the laws regarding wrongful death cases in your state:
1. to investigate the cause of death;
2. to negotiate with the insurance company;
3. if negotiation fails, to communicate the magnitude of your loss to a jury; and
4. to bring the case within the time limit. (In some states, families must bring their cases within one year from the date of death).
I have tried wrongful death cases to juries in Arizona, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, and I have resolved many more wrongful death cases, in other states, through negotiation with the insurance companies.
After the death of a loved one, families have questions such as, “How will we pay for the funeral?”, “How will our family pay the bills?”, and a question that I often hear, “How do we find justice?”
Damages, or the amount of compensation the victim’s family can recover, vary from state to state. All state laws provide that the victim’s family can recover economic damages such as funeral expenses, medical bills and lost income. Some states allow damages for loss of aid, comfort or support, (damages for the loss of the person’s companionship, love and advice); however, in other states these damages are not recoverable.
The most common reason that my clients have given me for bringing a death case is, “We want to prevent this from happening to anyone else.” By showing the person who caused the death exactly what the consequences are for his or her actions, we hope to prevent a similar tragedy in the future.
If you, a friend, or family member needs an experienced trial attorney for a wrongful death case, please contact me. My toll-free telephone number is: 1 877 534-2271, and my e-mail address is: jdhaas@jdhaas.com. I would love to help.
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