WRONGFUL DEATH
WRONGFUL DEATH
When it Didn't Have to Happen
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Losing a loved one as a result of another person's or entity's negligence is never easy. Such senseless losses are always emotionally taxing and incredibly devastating to those who are left behind. If a member of your family recently passed away at the hands of a negligent party, Meyer Jensen PC can help you obtain financial compensation for your losses and expenses and make sure that the responsible parties are held accountable. While you grieve the loss of your parent, spouse or child let our firm pursue justice for the life that was lost and bring a measure of peace of mind to those left behind.
Determining Liability in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A wrongful death lawsuit results from a victim being killed as a result of the negligent behavior or actions of another party or parties. In cases involving egregiously wrongful behavior, for example, a drunk driver, the victim's family may be entitled to punitive damages (damages awarded primarily to punish the defendant) on top of compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, loss of support, loss of future wages and benefits, loss of love and affection, and other losses and expenses.
Unfortunately, in too many cases the person, people, or entity responsible for causing the wrongful death is not held accountable due to the failure of surviving family members to take prompt action to preserve critical evidence from being destroyed in the days and weeks after a fatal accident. Additionally, state laws governing wrongful death may eliminate the possibility of recovery or bar legal action when certain legal criteria or time limitations are not satisfied. Surviving family members are strongly urged to consult with MeyerJensen PC., immediately to determine whether there is a viable wrongful death claim.
What Type of Compensation Will You Receive for Your Loss?
The purpose of wrongful death lawsuits is to provide financial compensation to the dependents and/or loved ones of the person who was killed as a result of someone else's misconduct or negligence. A wrongful death plaintiff may recover:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- The grief suffered by the family
- The loss of society and love suffered by the family
- Loss of financial support that would have been provided by the deceased
- Any physical and mental pain suffered by the deceased prior to death
We make them pay so you don't have to
At Meyer Jensen PC we believe you should not be forced to pay the price for another persons negligence. We are all about helping victims and their families obtain justice by holding those at fault responsible for the death which did not have to happen. With over 70 years of combined experience, our trial lawyers will fight for your right to a fair and speedy settlement. We will not hesitate to climb into the ring and do whatever it takes to help right the wrong that happened to your loved one.