Posts Tagged ‘Compensation for wrongful death claims’
Holiday Travel and Fatal Accidents: Preventing Tragedies on DC Roads
The holiday season in Washington, DC brings bright lights, festive gatherings, and an increase in travel as residents and visitors alike hit the road to celebrate. Unfortunately, it also marks one of the most dangerous times of the year for motorists. Between heavy traffic, winter weather, and distracted or impaired drivers, the risk of serious…
Read MoreDrunk Driving Wrongful Death Claims
Drunk driving causes preventable and heartbreaking loss. Every year, families in Washington, D.C. suffer the devastating consequences of fatal DUI accidents that never should have happened. If you’ve lost a loved one because of an impaired driver, you may have the legal right to pursue justice through drunk driving wrongful death claims in Washington, D.C.…
Read MoreHow Can a D.C. Lawyer Help with Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful death is a tragic event that devastates families, leaving them overwhelmed when caused by another party’s negligence or misconduct. In Washington D.C., a wrongful death lawsuit is a legal means for the surviving family members to seek justice and compensation. But pursuing a wrongful death claim can be complex, and having an experienced D.C.…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Wrongful Death Cases in the D.C. Area
Wrongful death cases in the D.C. area are among the most tragic and challenging legal matters, as they often involve the sudden and preventable loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. Families facing such devastating circumstances deserve compassionate legal guidance to uncover the truth, seek justice, and secure the compensation…
Read MoreFiling Wrongful Death Claims in Washington, D.C.
Wrongful death claims are civil lawsuits that allow the family members of a victim who was killed due to someone else’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing to recover damages. In Washington, D.C., survivors of wrongful death are allowed to bring a claim against the responsible party in order to recover compensation for their losses under D.C. Code § 16-2701.
Read MoreWashington, D.C. Wrongful Death Claims
In Washington, D.C., a wrongful death is defined under D.C. Code § 16-2701 as one that occurs due to the negligence or wrongful act of another person or entity. Such claims are typically pursued by the surviving family members of an individual who has lost his or her life in a manner that could have been avoided had proper care been taken. Depending on the circumstances, a claim may be filed on behalf of the decedent or for the benefit of their survivors.
Read MoreWhat Can Be Awarded in a Wrongful Death in Washington, D.C.
Wrongful death damages cannot replace the life of a deceased family member. Still, a successful wrongful death claim can provide financial security for surviving family members and justice for the deceased. If you have lost a family member due to another person’s negligence or wrongful act, contact an experienced wrongful death lawyer today to discuss your case.
A successful wrongful death claim can provide financial security for surviving family members and justice for the deceased.
Read MoreWrongful Death Causes: What Are They?
Losses caused by negligence are especially tragic if they could have been prevented. Family members face grief, depression, anger, denial, guilt and other emotions when dealing with their loss. No amount of money can dispel these emotions. By filing a wrongful death claim, it can give the family the ability to deal with their loss without financial worries.
How Can a Wrongful Death Lawyer Help Me?
In a wrongful death lawsuit, an attorney seeks compensation for the family’s loss on behalf of the deceased. Furthermore, they may hold the party at fault liable for their negligent acts. A compassionate injury attorney can help you the damages your family deserves if you have lost a loved one in a wrongful death claim.
Read MoreWrongful Death Claims in Washington, D.C.
After a death caused by negligence, families need to obtain the insight of an experienced lawyer about wrongful death claims.
Under the D.C. Code of Civil Damages, families can file wrongful death claims against a negligent party if their actions caused the death of a loved one. For most families, this is the furthest thing from their minds. Instead, they are consumed by grief, anger and feelings of helplessness. They want to know why their loved one died and how they can make the at-fault party be brought to justice. In a civil case, there are no criminal charges; however, if any were made, they can be used in structuring wrongful death claims.
Read MoreAll You Need to Know About Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Washington, D.C.
When a family loses a loved one either through negligence or an intentional act by another, they may file a wrongful death claim. In Washington, D.C., the claim may be brought if the person who died would have been able to file a personal injury claim had they survived. Since they didn’t survive, the family may file in their stead.
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