Understanding the Role of Wrongful Death Attorneys: A Comprehensive Guide

Dealing with a wrongful death case on your own is not just difficult, but near-impossible. Not only is it an extremely emotional process where you are going to have to deal with the sadness associated with the passing of a loved one, but unless you’re well-versed in personal injury law and wrongful death, it’s likely you will make a mistake while handling your case and lead to a non-optimal outcome even if it was a legitimate case of wrongful death. Don’t risk the outcome of your case by trying to handle it yourself, because it’s statistically unlikely that you will be able to get the optimal outcome by doing so. An experienced wrongful death attorney will guide, support, and fight for you during these trying times and ensure that your case is handled the way it deserves. 

What A Wrongful Death Claim Is

A wrongful death claim is a type of legal action that is brought when the wrongful act or negligence of another party caused somebody’s death. The estate or those close to the deceased can use this claim to file a lawsuit and potentially win a wrongful death settlement against the party legally liable for the wrongful death settlement. The essential aspects of a wrongful death claim are:

• The death of a person as the result of another party’s wrongful act or negligence
• Surviving family members who are suffering financial losses due to the passing of their loved one
• The deceased’s estate appointing a personal representative

How Wrongful Death Attorneys Can Help

When you engage the services of a knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer from Tapalian Law, you can rest assured that your case will be handled effectively and in a timely fashion. Here’s what we can do for you:

• Help you understand the complexities of wrongful death law
• Ensure all the paperwork is filed in the appropriate manner and on time
• Thoroughly investigate the case and collect evidence to support your claim and determine fault
• Negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf so that you get the compensation you are legally entitled to
• If no settlement can be reached, we can represent you in court and fight for the justice that you and your loved one deserve.

We Help You Through A Hard Time

All lawsuits can be extremely stressful, but wrongful death claims are especially complicated and emotionally involved. Dealing with the legal process while mourning the loss of somebody so close to you can be emotionally taxing and logistically overwhelming. Our firm understands how difficult it is to lose a loved one and will support you every step of the way and ensure you and your family get the compensation you deserve. Keep in mind that there’s a statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim, and if the claim and ensuing paperwork isn’t filed by their appropriate deadlines, you may not be able to seek compensation or your case may be dismissed. We provide a free initial consultation to evaluate your case, explore your options, and help you decide what your next best steps are. Call us to ask any questions you may have and get a better understanding of how to proceed with your case – there’s nothing to lose. 

Contact Us Today

If somebody you loved passed due to the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Tapalian Law for a free initial consultation with a wrongful death attorney today.