Dunbar Law Pc. Wrongful Death.

Wrongful death is a claim against a person, company, or legal entity which can be held liable for a death. The claim is brought in a civil action, usually by close relatives, as directed by law.

Personal Injury and wrongful death cases require your attorney to prove that the injury or fatality was the result of another person or party's negligence or malpractice. Ronald Dunbar's direct approach and thorough preparation combined with his vast experience in and out of the courtroom ensures the success of cases he pursues. Dunbar Law recognizes that catastrophic injuries and wrongful death cases have profound effects on accident victims and their families and often cause financial strains.

Dunbar Law Pc. represents individuals and their families throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, & Rhode Island who have suffered the loss of a loved relative due to wrongful death. Wrongful death causes emotional and financial hardship for family members. Sometimes the wrongful death will be preceded by a period of pain and suffering, which can also be compensable.

Understanding Wrongful Death. What You Need to Know.

The standard of proof in the United States is typically preponderance of the evidence as opposed to clear and convincing or beyond a reasonable doubt. For this reason it is often easier for a family to seek retribution against someone who kills a family member through a suit rather than criminal prosecution.

However, a person may be prosecuted criminally for causing a person's death and that person can also be sued civilly in a wrongful death action. Wrongful death is also the only recourse available when a company, not an individual, causes the death of a person. edited from wikipedia

Families who file a successful wrongful death lawsuit can be awarded thousands, even millions, of dollars in damages. Damages in wrongful death cases can be awarded for the deceased's medical bills, loss of wages, funeral and burial expenses. We represent severely injured victims and the surviving families of those killed in accidents of all kinds. We represent many victims of accident, death, severely broken bones, catastrophic neck and head, and paralysis. Dunbar Law untangles complex personal injury litigation and we make justice clear.

How are wrongful death damages determined?

Survivors usually sue for medical bills paid for the injured person, as well as . However survivors have been injured by the absence of the person who died. To determine damages requires consideration of what probably would have occurred in the future. The damages can include assessments of the amount of earnings the person who died would have earned had they lived and damage can be collected for the pain and suffering experienced by the survivors due to the absence of the deceased person.

Who can sue for wrongful death?

The representative allowed to bring a wrongful death suit is different from state to state. In some states, it may be only a spouse and children. In other states, grandparents or other relatives may also be allowed to bring a lawsuit. Some states have enacted restrictions on filing when family members suing other family members for the wrongful death claims of a third family member.

Why shouldn't I deal with insurance companies on my own?

No insurance company has your best interests at heart. The business of an insurance company is to take in as many premiums as possible while paying out as few claims as possible. Their representatives are trained to minimize or outright deny your claim, and they employ a variety of tactics to accomplish that, sometimes even pretending to be on your side and want to help you get your claim resolved quickly. An experienced personal injury lawyer knows how to work with - and against - insurance companies.