Why file a wrongful death lawsuit? Family members who lost a love one to a personal injury accident can continue to suffer from the devastating loss if they don’t pursue all the forms of compensation potentially available to them.

A stay at home spouse or a child who loses their primary earning figure in the family can cause them to suffer a massive lifestyle change. Medical expenses and lost wages can add to the devastation on top of emotional distress. Luckily, there is recourse for surviving family members who have lost a loved one to a wrongful death.

The right attorney can help a family member fight for all the forms of compensation available to them. These include compensation for:

Medical expenses (hospital bills, doctor visits, physical therapy, medical equipment, prescriptions, and more)
Funeral costs
Estate expenses
Loss of income as well as future earning potential
Loss of parental care and support figure
Loss of companionship
Loss of contributions your family member could have made
Emotional distress, pain and suffering not only that your loved one suffered but also that of surviving family members

Depending on the state that the family lives in, certain forms of compensation may or may not be available to them. To learn about what forms of compensation you can fight for consult with an experienced wrongful death attorney. An attorney can also help families identify who to sue in a wrongful death lawsuit, whether it’s an individual, a company, a hospital, or an insurance provider, so that they have the best chances of obtaining the compensation they deserve.

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