Wrongful Death

A wrongful death lawsuit is a type of claim filed in tort court on behalf of a person killed as a result of the negligence or otherwise wrongful conduct of another. Wrongful death lawsuits are most often filed by personal injury lawyers who specialize in the litigating of such cases. As most wrongful death laws vary from state-to-state, it is important to select a wrongful death attorney with an understanding of the various legal nuances surrounding wrongful death litigation.

Wrongful death lawsuits can result from auto accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, ATV accidents, defective drugs, defective medical devices (defective pacemakers, defective ICDs, etc.), burn injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and more.

Wrongful Death Lawsuit - Compensation

A wrongful death lawsuit is designed to hold liable parties accountable for their actions and financially compensate the executor of estate (typically family) for the loss of a loved one.

Damages that are most often sought after in wrongful death lawsuits include compensation for:

• Funeral, burial, medical, hospital expenses
• Pain & suffering experienced prior to death (degenerative diseases / debilitating injuries)
• Losses incurred by the deceased's family:
  • Loss of wages
  • Mental anguish
  • Financial support
  • Companionship
  • Parental guidance (In cases where deceased has children)

The pecuniary compensation provided for by wrongful death lawsuits serves to void any financial issues related to the passing of a loved one.

Wrongful Death Lawsuit - Statutory Deadline

A wrongful death lawsuit must be filed before the statutory deadline passes. The statutory deadline places a cap on the amount of time that the executor of estate has to file a wrongful death claim before any such claim is deemed null and void. While statutory deadlines tend to vary from state-to-state, an executor of estate typically has between one and three years to file a wrongful death claim.

Wrongful Death Lawyers

Wrongful death lawyers are specialists with experience in litigation surrounding the many aspects of wrongful death lawsuits. A wrongful death lawyer is responsible for: filing a wrongful death claim before the statutory deadline passes, gathering all pertinent evidence as it relates to the lawsuit, and completion of all relevant paperwork. A wrongful death lawyer may also practice as a personal injury lawyer.

The attorneys representing the Law Offices of Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz are adept at handling various types of wrongful death lawsuits, be they the result of medical malpractice, neglect or abuse, common carrier accident (bus, train, airplane, etc), hazardous occupational exposure, product defects, etc.

Boasting some of the most experienced wrongful death lawyers Pensacola, Florida has to offer, the Law Offices of Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz have the necessary skills and training necessary to handle your wrongful death lawsuit with the focus and care it deserves. Contact the Law Offices of Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz at 877 810 4808 today to get additional information.