Spring Hill Wrongful Death Attorney
Some accident victims don’t survive. They either die at the scene of the accident or suffer fatal injuries which lead to a death in the hospital. Surviving family members are often in a state of shock. They have no idea what happened or if they can hold anyone legally accountable for the death. Call attorney Wendy Doyle-Palumbo. She is an experienced Spring Hill wrongful death attorney who can answer questions, review your rights, and get started protecting your family.
An Overview of Wrongful Death Claims in Spring Hill
A wrongful death claim is a unique type of legal case when a person dies. Certain surviving family members can file a claim for financial compensation. Although money cannot replace a deceased child, parent or spouse, it can help your family through a difficult time. Money also represents a type of accountability.
Many people are killed each year in:
- Car accidents, including DUIs
- Falls
- Construction accidents
- Commercial vehicle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Drowning accidents
- Violent crimes
Our firm will review if you can bring a legal claim against a defendant for the death. We might sue a negligent driver, careless property owner, or trucking company. In some cases, we might even sue a business for providing negligent security which contributed to a violent crime.
The purpose of a wrongful death claim is to obtain compensation from the defendant. This isn’t a criminal case. Some crimes also qualify as wrongful death—murder is an example, as is DUI. But the state will decide whether to file charges. That’s not something family members decide.
The state does not bring a wrongful death claim. That’s up to you. We can seek money for funeral or burial expenses, final medical expenses, and income the deceased would have earned had they survived. We might also obtain compensation for mental pain and suffering, along with other intangible losses.
Call our office. These are complicated legal claims, and few people are prepared to handle a wrongful death case on their own. We move quickly to obtain the evidence necessary to prove who is responsible for the fatal accident. We might need to interview witnesses and visit the accident scene, or else review hours of security camera footage.
Call an Experienced Lawyer for Help
Even in your grief, families must meet critical deadlines to bring a wrongful death claim. This is one reason to speak with a Spring Hill wrongful death attorney. We can ensure your case receives the attention that is required so you can file a claim before the statute of limitations expires. Generally, you get only two years from the date of death to file a lawsuit. Go past this deadline, and you can end up with no compensation.
We usually negotiate with the defendant to see if we can reach an amicable settlement. This way, we avoid the stress and delay of trial. We can review who might be the right defendant to hold accountable. Reach out to our office.