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Wrongful Death | Wrongful Death Lawsuits
 

Wrongful death lawsuits are brought by the family of a person who has died due to the deliberate, reckless, or negligent actions of another. The goal of this type of personal injury claim is to gain compensation for close relatives, in order to help defray medical costs and provide financial support. A wrongful death lawsuit may also seek damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, and loss of companionship or support for the surviving relatives. A wrongful death lawyer may attempt to ensure that the family's emotional suffering is not augmented with unnecessary financial stress.
 

Can I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Generally speaking, immediate family members of the deceased can file a  wrongful death lawsuit. Immediate family would include parents, spouses, and children, although minors may need an adult guardian to bring the lawsuit to court.

What Compensation is Provided in a Wrongful Death Settlement?

In Alabama, the damages awarded in a wrongful death settlement are only punitive in nature.  We strongly recommend that you use a personal injury lawyer to handle your wrongful death case.

What is a Wrongful Death Lawsuits Statute of Limitation?

Statutes of limitations require that wrongful death lawsuits be filed within a one year period of time in order to be valid.


If one of your loved ones has died at the hands of another person, our lawyers are ready to assist you in recovering compensatory damages for your loss.  Contact us today!













 

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