Kirk Bernard Advises Who Typically Qualifies to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Washington State
As a skilled wrongful death attorney in Washington State, Kirk Bernard is familiar with how an immediate family member of a deceased individual may be able to file a wrongful death claim if the beloved family member was killed as a result of someone else’s negligence. This is not something that everyone should feel obligated to do after a wrongful death incident; however, knowing that legal options are available can be helpful to some individuals.
It is true that no amount of compensation can ever replace the loss of a family member, and often times, money is the last thing on a person’s mind when he or she has just lost a loved one. However, financial strain does frequently result after a wrongful death incident, especially one that occurs after an accident of some kind. There are many different types of cases where a wrongful death claim may apply to a particular loss. The individual may have been fatally injured in a car accident caused by a distracted or reckless motorist. He or she may have sustained those fatal injuries as a result of a defective auto part or the deceased person may have died as a result of nursing home negligence.
Typically, in wrongful death cases, surviving family members may seek compensation to cover medical costs, funeral and burial expenses. They can also seek loss of future earnings. For example, if a dependant family member, such as a spouse or child, is filing a wrongful death claim, they can seek compensation for future wages that were lost as a result of the person’s death. The part of the wrongful death claim that is not quite as tangible, is the issue of compensation for loss of love, companionship or guidance. A skilled Washington wrongful death attorney will be of invaluable assistance with regard to these issues by presenting a solid case on behalf of the victim.
If you have lost a loved one as a result of someone else’s negligence in Washington State, please contact the experienced Seattle wrongful death attorneys of The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation. We can also send you our FREE brochure, which has useful and educational information that will help you better understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.
