I’m truly sorry for your loss. If you’ve experienced the devastating loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, please know that you have the right to seek compensation for their passing. It’s an incredibly difficult time for you and your family, but remember that there are options available to help you secure the legal representation you need.
At the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, we will work on your behalf in the aftermath of your loss. While you spend time caring for your family, planning your loved one’s funeral, and developing a plan for your future, we will work tirelessly to recover the compensation you deserve. To learn more about working with a Fredericksburg wrongful death lawyer, we’re ready to hear from you.
What You Can Expect from Your Fredericksburg Wrongful Death Lawyer
Your lawyer can help you with everything from providing peace of mind to getting the compensation you deserve. While you spend time with your family, the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC will:
Determine the Value of Your Claim
No amount of compensation can truly account for your loved one’s passing. However, we do everything possible to project an accurate monetary value for your losses. Your lawyer will research the outcomes of cases similar to yours, along with the facts of your situation, to learn what constitutes a fair settlement offer.
Speak With Medical Providers and Insurance Companies
Your lawyer will speak with medical professionals to determine what exactly caused your loved one’s death. They will also speak with other professionals to learn how the other party acted negligently.
Additionally, your lawyer will communicate with the other party’s insurance company on your behalf. This will allow you to focus solely on your family rather than having to deal with companies that do not have your best interests in mind during this difficult time.
Serve You on a Contingency-Fee Basis
While dealing with expensive end-of-life medical bills and funeral expenses, you may feel financially unequipped to partner with a lawyer. Thankfully, that shouldn’t be the case because the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC works on a contingency-fee basis. This arrangement allows anyone to afford a lawyer because:
- We don’t charge upfront payments.
- The word “retainer” is seldom uttered by our firm.
- We don’t charge by-the-service rates.
- You pay nothing until your case succeeds.
A portion of your settlement pays for our help, not your savings. You can learn more about our commitment to your case’s outcome (along with other details of our contingency-fee arrangements) during your free case review.
What Damages Can You Recover from a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Virginia?
Every wrongful death case comes with its own set of recoverable losses. Compensable damages in your case could comprise:
Medical Expenses
Prior to your loved one’s passing, they may have undergone medical treatment or needed to spend time in a hospital. All of these medical expenses should be paid by the negligent party––not you.
Funeral Expenses
All funeral expenses should be covered in your claim or lawsuit. These could include:
- The cost of reserving a venue
- The casket/urn
- The burial plot
- Floral arrangements
- Anything related to the funeral service
- Embalming
- The headstone
Loss of Income
If your loved one worked and provided for your family, you can account for their lost income in your case. This includes not only current losses but also future losses.
Loss of Services
Compensation for lost services is different from the loss of income. This covers what your spouse did for you and your family in your everyday life. If they were the ones who took care of your property in a way that you are unable, or if they cared for a loved one who is unable to care properly for themselves, then you could be compensated.
Loss of Companionship
Losing a loved one is difficult, and our hearts go out to our clients who suffer such losses. The loss of companionship can hurt surviving family members’ way of life. For all the grief that you and your family experience as a result of the loss of your loved one, you can recover compensation.
Emotional Trauma
If you or your family members need to seek mental health care following the loss of your loved one, the medical expenses should be covered in your case. This will ensure that you and your family are able to get the care you need to live healthy and happy lives.
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Parrish Law Firm’s Previous Wrongful Death Results
There’s a lot that goes into building a wrongful death case. We believe that compassion, mixed with our years of legal experience, puts us in a great position to recoup your losses. Just look at the outcomes we’ve secured for previous wrongful death claimants:
- After years of hard work, we secured $5 million for our client after losing a loved one. This required us to prove fault, negotiate with insurance companies, and assemble compelling evidence.
- An elderly motorist caused a head-on collision that claimed our client’s loved one. Through tense negotiations, we secured a $1.4 million settlement for their losses.
- We signed a non-disclosure agreement regarding the specific details of this one wrongful death case. Yet, we can share that we secured a $1 million settlement through negotiations with the liable insurance company.
Connect With Our Wrongful Death Lawyers Serving Fredericksburg Today
If someone else’s negligence caused the death of your loved one, you have legal rights and options. During this difficult time for you and your family, you need a law firm that will fight for compensation and closure.
At the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, we are committed to our clients and their individual claims. We will determine how much your wrongful death claim is worth, speak with the involved parties, and ultimately ensure that you are properly compensated.
Call now to start a 100% FREE claim review.
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