How to Pursue Full and Fair Compensation after the Death of a Loved One
When your loved one has died because of the carelessness or negligence of another person, you need a step-by-step guide to help you hold the wrongdoer accountable in a wrongful death claim. The legal system can be complex and confusing, and your emotions can make it difficult to focus on the things you need to do. Here’s a checklist to make certain you fully protect your rights.
Taking the Right Steps in the Aftermath of a Wrongful Death
While almost any type of accident can potentially be fatal, studies show that the leading cause of accidental death is motor vehicle accidents. When a loved one dies as a result of someone else’s negligence, you want to take the following steps:
- Hire an experienced personal injury attorney, one who has successfully represented others in wrongful death claims. Accidental or wrongful death claims tend to be far more complex than ordinary injury claims, even those that are serious and catastrophic. It’s critical that your lawyer know how to get you full and fair compensation.
- You should gather documentation of all expenses related to the wrongful death, including lost financial support, funeral and burial expenses, medical expenses incurred by the deceased
- Your attorney will oversee or directly handle many important issues, including the full investigation of the accident, any communications with insurance companies, the preparation and filing of a lawsuit, and the potential negotiation of a settlement.
- Once the complaint has been filed, there will be a discovery period, where both sides gather evidence
- Barring an early settlement, the case will go to trial
Let Us Help You Seek Full Compensation after the Wrongful Death of a Loved One
At the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz, we have more than 26 years of experience protecting the rights of personal injury victims in Harlingen, McAllen, Brownsville and Houston, across Texas and nationwide. We have a comprehensive understanding of the things that need to be done to help you maximize your recovery after the needless and wrongful death of a family member. We will use our considerable experience, skill, knowledge and resources to help you get the outcome you want. Free call, text or chat, 24 hours a day, seven days a week–https://delapazlaw.com/.
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