The death of a loved one is always painful. However, an avoidable death stemming from a negligent party’s actions is especially devastating. If you have lost a loved one because of an irresponsible driver or careless another party, you deserve justice.
A Warrenton personal injury lawyer from the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, can help you file a case against the liable party and pursue financial compensation for damages, such as loss of your loved one’s income, funeral expenses, and more.
Recoverable Damages in a Warrenton Wrongful Death Case
Filing a wrongful death claim cannot undo the pain and grief caused by a senseless tragedy. However, a wrongful death claim is often the best way to hold a liable party accountable for an avoidable death and pursue financial compensation for the consequential damages.
The compensation available in a Warrenton wrongful death case depends on several factors, including the financial and non-financial losses the surviving family members suffered.
Your Loved One’s Income
Losing a family member not only results in deep psychological and emotional suffering but also financial hardship. The financial burden from the sudden loss of income only exacerbates the difficulty of the situation.
Through a wrongful death claim, you could be entitled to reimbursement for the value of your loved one’s lost income and employment benefits.
The Value of Your Loved One’s Services
Did your late loved one help care for your children, maintain your home, or provide other services? Although we rarely think about it in financial terms, these types of services have real financial value.
For example, a parent forced to secure outside childcare because the other parent who stayed home passed away in a fatal car accident may face thousands of dollars in childcare costs every month.
Per Va. Code § 8.01-52, you may be able to recover compensation for the loss of these types of services.
Final Medical Bills and Funeral Expenses
Emergency room treatment, hospitalization, surgery, and other medical care your loved one received between the accident and eventual death may have led to significant medical bills. You may be entitled to recover compensation for these expenses.
A wrongful death claim may also provide compensation for any expenses related to your loved one’s funeral and cremation or burial.
Non-Financial Losses Surviving Family Members Experienced
In addition to compensation for the financial losses listed above, you may be entitled to recoup awards for the non-financial consequences of your loved one’s passing.
A wrongful death claim may allow for the recovery of compensation for:
- The loss of your loved one’s companionship, care, and guidance
- The pain and suffering your loved one experienced before their death
How Our Warrenton Wrongful Death Lawyers Can Help You
Filing a wrongful death claim against the person or entity that caused your loved one’s death can bring you peace of mind, a sense of justice, and financial relief. Our attorneys can handle your wrongful death claim for you so that you can focus on coping with the pain of your loss.
Gathering Evidence to Prove Liability and Damages
To recover financial compensation through a wrongful death claim, you must prove that the other party caused your loved one’s death and that your family sustained damages because of it.
Whether the at-fault party is a negligent driver, or another party, we can gather evidence to demonstrate how that party’s actions led to your loved one’s death and the financial losses you sustained. Examples of evidence might include:
- The official incident or accident report
- Medical records
- Witness statements
- Video footage
- Photographs of the incident scene
Protecting Your Rights and Advocating for Your Family
A Warrenton wrongful death lawyer from our firm can represent you during settlement negotiations with the insurance company to ensure you obtain the maximum compensation possible. If this means filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the liable party and fighting for compensation through the courts, we are prepared to take this step.
Handling Various Types of Wrongful Death Cases
Virginia wrongful death law defines a wrongful death as a death triggered by another party’s “wrongful act, neglect, or default.” We can handle many different types of wrongful death cases, including but not limited to:
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Why Choose a Warrenton Wrongful Death Lawyer from the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC?
The founding attorney of our law firm, James R. Parrish, used to represent insurance companies. However, he now fights against insurance companies on behalf of individuals who were injured or lost a loved one.
With that, attorney James Parrish and the rest of our legal team are very familiar with the tactics insurance companies use to try to avoid paying claimants what they deserve. We use the information he learned from inside the insurance industry to give our clients the best chances of a successful outcome.
We Have Recovered Millions for Previous Clients
Our law firm has recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Our case results include:
- A $700,000 wrongful death settlement for the mother of a young woman who was killed in a fatal tractor-trailer accident
- A $1.4 million wrongful death settlement for a man who lost multiple family members in a head-on collision
- A $5 million wrongful death settlement for a truck crash victim’s family
Contact the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, for a Free Wrongful Death Case Review
If your loved one passed away from a car accident, or another incident caused by another party’s wrongful or negligent actions, you may be able to take legal action on their behalf. Under Va. Code § 8.01-244, there is typically a two-year statute of limitations for wrongful death cases in Virginia, so it is best to get started on your case right away.
Call the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, today to learn how a Warrenton wrongful death lawyer from our firm can help you. We offer free initial case reviews.
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