The lawyers of Perey Law Group, PLLC have handled many wrongful death cases — cases in which a person has died as the result of another party's negligence or intentional harm. The heartache, anxiety, and trauma experienced by individuals affected by the wrongful death of a loved one are uppermost in our minds as we help clients through the difficult process of dealing with a wrongful death.
Contact us today to arrange a complimentary consultation regarding your potential wrongful death claim.
Causes of Wrongful Death
A wrongful death takes place when a person is fatally injured due to the misconduct of another person, a company, or another entity. Some of the most common causes of wrongful death include:
· Reckless driving
· Medical malpractice
· Airplane crashes
· Homicide or assault
· Unsafe premises, whether in public places or on the job
· Product defects
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Action?
In a wrongful death action, immediate family members of the deceased, including a spouse, child, or parent are nearly always eligible to file a claim. A minor who files a wrongful death action may need an adult guardian to handle the wrongful death action on his or her behalf.
Whether a drunk driver has killed your family member, or your child died due to a doctor's medical malpractice, or your spouse was killed at an unsafe job site, the loss of your loved one may have been caused by another person or entity, and this person or entity can be held accountable in a Washington or federal court.
Compensation for Your Losses
In addition to the emotional trauma caused by a loved one's wrongful death, there are many other types of loss that can weigh heavily on the shoulders of those who are left behind. Our experienced and compassionate attorneys strive to obtain compensation for the families of the deceased to cover the following:
· Medical, hospital, funeral, and burial expenses
· Compensation for the deceased's pain and suffering, during any period of consciousness between the time of injury and death
· Loss of financial support, including future earnings
· Lost benefits
· Lost inheritance
· Loss of parental training and guidance
· Loss of companionship
Time Limits for Wrongful Death Claims
State and federal statutes limit the amount of time a person has to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If you suspect or feel strongly that the death of your loved one was due to the intentional harm or negligence of another party, it's best to seek the counsel of a fully qualified and experienced wrongful death lawyer. Contact us to discuss your concerns with one of our qualified and courteous lawyers. We look forward to helping you.
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Perey Law Group, PLLC
1606 8th Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 443-7600
Fax: (206) 443-4785