Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death

The causes of wrongful death vary greatly, but the results are always the same -devastated loved ones left behind to grieve. The unexpected loss of a loved one is the most difficult experience that any individual can be put through. In addition to the overwhelming grief and its emotional toll, a wrongful death is often accompanied by other responsibilities that if not timely addressed result in serious financial difficulties.

We believe that families should be free to devote their time to honoring the deceased and to grieving. The initial responsibility of Bonsignore Trial Lawyers PLLC is to take as much responsibility for non- mourning related matters as possible off the shoulders of your family. We carry out our responsibility with sensitivity and competence.

We understand that our role is to insure that everything that needs to be done is done while you grieve. We will meet you at your home, or any other location of your choosing for the purpose of having you sign a specific set of releases that will allow us to complete required tasks.

It is our practice to then step away and insure that everything that needs to be done is done. While you are free to contact us as frequently as a question arises, we will only report to you when all tasks are complete and we are ready to provide well researched and legally sound answers and options. We will only do this at a time when you let us know that you are ready.

Common Causes of Wrongful Death

Sadly, some of the most common causes of wrongful death include:

• Bad Drugs prescribed by a doctor
• Bad Medical Devices implanted by a surgeon
• Defective Products
• Plane Crashes
• Motor Vehicle Wrecks)
• Unsafe Aquatic Activities including Boating
• Medical Malpractice
• Unsafe Construction Sites
• Unsafe Premises

In these or other circumstances it is especially difficult to deal with the loss of a loved one. Many families often choose to take legal action because they wish to insure that the cause of their loved ones death is not repeated. Families also take legal action because it is the only way to obtaining answers, compensation and justice.

Who is Entitled to Recover Damages

Survivors of the individual that died including dependents and beneficiaries are entitled to monetary damages when death was wrongfully caused. For example, the decedent’s spouse, children, or parents can bring or recover in a wrongful death action.

Recoverable Damages

The amount of compensation that your family can recover for wrongful death is equal to the loss suffered by the deceased and the family members left behind. For example, your family is entitled to be reimbursed for medical bills and funeral costs. Your family is also entitled to the value of lost of income and financial support that the deceased would have generated over their full life. Under the law family members are also entitled to compensation for the loss of companionship, society and advice, as well as for emotional distress.

Corporations or persons responsible for a wrongful death must accept responsibility for the economic and non-economic loss they caused. Most often they are insured. In certain circumstances where the conduct that caused the death is outrageous – punitive damages may be sought. Punitive damages are intended serve as a disincentive to others who may consider the repeating he same conduct that caused the wrongful death of your loved one. It also can serve as a punishment for the bad conduct in issue.

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WRONGFUL DEATH

Before you hire a lawyer for your wrongful death case, ask:

1. Have you handled a wrongful death case before?
2. If my case needs to go to trial, who will try the case?
3. If you take my case, who will be working on it?
4. Do you have the resources to hire experts to prove my case?

The lawyer you hire to pursue your wrongful death case will have a great impact on the outcome of the case.  Beware of lawyers that promise quick or big pay offs.  Wrongful death cases are usually very complicated and can be very expensive and time consuming to pursue.  The lawyer you hire should be experienced in handling wrongful death cases and have the resources to pursue your case–that means the financial resources to hire experts, which are very expensive.

If you think your loved one was lost because of a careless or reckless act of another, call us.  We will meet with you and discuss your options.  The consultation is free, and if we take your case, you pay no fees or expenses unless we are able to recover money for your loss. Let us help you get the justice you deserve.