Personal Injury: Auto Accidents & Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury & Worker’s Compensation
Wrongful Death
Nothing is harder to bare than the loss of a loved one. When a loved one is taken away prematurely, due to the fault of another, it is even harder. At our law firm, we understand how hard such a loss can be and will fight to hold accountable those who are responsible.
Let us help ease the pain of your loss as you go through this difficult transition. Contact us today for a free consultation and speak with an attorney that is experienced in handling cases involving wrongful death.
A wrongful death claim is a suit that arises from the death of an individual that was caused by the conduct of another. A wrongful death suit is different from other types of personal injury claims because the actual victim (the "decedent") is not bringing suit, rather it is the family members or the decedent’s estate. As such, a wrongful death claim is brought to recover damages for the injuries that the surviving family and/or estate have suffered due to the death of the victim. The damages recovered do not include damages that are personal to the decedent, since the decedent is not allowed to recover for pain and suffering, mental distress, or any other form of compensatory damages unique to him or her. The purpose of a wrongful death suit is to provide relief to family members who have been injured emotionally and financially as a result of the family member’s death. The plaintiff in a wrongful death action is the personal representative of the decedent. The personal representative does not need to have a connection with the events that caused the decedent's death. The decedent's negligence, however, will be imputed to the plaintiff, reducing or barring the plaintiff's recovery on behalf of the estate to the extent that the decedent's negligence was a proximate cause of his or her own death. If a survivor is found to be negligent, the non-negligent survivor's recovery cannot be reduced due to another survivor's negligence.
In all matters involving wrongful death it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to file a lawsuit prior to the deadline imposed by the statute of limitations. If a loved one has been a victim of wrongful death, call The Issa Law Firm, PC now at 404-968-2600. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.
