Have you recently lost a loved one in an accident, due to medical malpractice, or in another way that you believe was the fault of another party? If so, you are likely dealing with immense grief as well as worry about how you will hold the party at fault responsible. This can be a devastating time, but it’s important to realize that seeking out justice is important to ensure the same thing does not impact another family. Working with an attorney who specializes in wrongful deaths can help you achieve this goal.

Here is more information on what constitutes a wrongful death and how you can work with a wrongful death attorney to get justice for your loved one and to hold the at fault party responsible for their negligence. 

Causes of Wrongful Deaths

There are a variety of possible causes of death that could lead to a wrongful death case. These include accidents such as car crashes, workplace accidents, or aviation–such as plane or helicopter–accidents where the cause of death was the negligence of another party. Other causes are defective products, premises liability in which the owners failed to maintain a safe environment, and medical malpractice such as misdiagnosing a health condition, errors during surgery, or mistakes when treating a  condition. 

What to do After a Loss

It can be difficult to know if the death of your loved one was the fault of another party’s negligence, especially when you are going through the grief process. That’s why it’s important to have a consultation with a wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after the loss. Your attorney can listen to all the details and ask questions to determine if negligence was involved. If it was, the attorney can then start investigating the case. If there wasn’t, you can move on with peace.

How an Attorney Can Help 

In addition to determining whether negligence was involved in your loved one’s death, a wrongful death attorney can also do the following:

• Gather evidence such as photos and video, medical records, police reports, and documentation of past complaints or issues with the at-fault party. Witness and expert testimonials may also be used.
• Negotiate with insurance companies. Many wrongful death cases are settled out of court with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Your attorney is skilled in these negotiations and can quickly arrive at a fair settlement.
• Represent you in court. If your case goes to court, your attorney will be by your side every step of the way to prove negligence was involved and achieve justice for your loved one. 
• Help you focus on taking care of your family. By handling all the details of your case, your attorney will free you to deal with your grief and ensure your family is taken care of.

Working with a Wrongful Death Attorney 

If you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one who you believe died due to another party’s negligence, you need to call a wrongful death attorney as soon as possible. With his or her help, you can ensure the party at fault is held responsible and that justice is done.