Wrongful death is, in many ways, a unique part of personal injury law. While many people think that wrongful death cases are about holding a person responsible for a death due to wrongdoing or negligence, it is in fact about holding that person responsible for the damages caused the deceased's heirs as a result of the death. However, to recover these damages, the person making the claim still must establish the other party's tort liability for the events or situation that led to the death.
A wrongful death claim can be built on a variety of circumstances, accidents and injuries, including:
Automotive accidents
Medical malpractice
Defective or dangerous products
Airplane crashes
Accidental fires
Dangerous premises
Successfully making and winning a wrongful death case requires an attorney who knows and understands the special processes and constraints involved in these types of cases. This includes a deep understanding of the type and extent of the damages that are recoverable in a particular claim. At the same time, it requires a lawyer who also understands the difficulties faced by the people who have lost a loved one.
With Stephen D. Counts as your wrongful death attorney, you'll have an experienced legal professional fighting by your side to establish and prove wrongful-death damages. You'll have a lawyer with skill, insight and both empathy and sympathy for what you're going through. And you'll have an advocate who is familiar with the right experts and how to best document your losses.
