Compensation Can Help You Move Forward After The Wrongful Death Of A Loved One
Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience that can be made worse by the shock of an accidental death. While you grieve, you also have to arrange a funeral, distribute their estate and pay off medical expenses. At Alliance Law Group, PS, our wrongful death attorneys can help you file a claim on behalf of your loved one to obtain the compensation you deserve.
While no amount of money will bring back your loved one, just compensation can help you recover and look toward the future. Our wrongful death attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience representing family members and loved ones of deceased individuals in Tacoma.
Holding The Responsible Parties Accountable For Your Loss
A wrongful death lawsuit arises when someone dies in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness. Commonly, wrongful death lawsuits arise out of serious motor vehicle accidents and workplace accidents.
A wrongful death lawsuit can arise out of almost any type of accident, including:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Slip and falls
- Workplace accidents
In Washington, the deceased individual’s personal representative or the executor of their estate can file a wrongful death claim. When there is no will in place, the court will appoint a representative. Any damages awarded at the end of the case go to the deceased individual’s surviving heirs or family members. Typically, the surviving spouse, children, parents or siblings can obtain the damages.
Like in a personal injury claim, family members can obtain damages for economic and noneconomic losses suffered due to the accident. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may obtain damages for medical bills, funeral expenses, lost wages and financial support, lost household services and loss of companionship.
Schedule A Consultation Today
You must file a wrongful death lawsuit within three years of the day the individual died. If you lost a loved one, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. Our attorneys at Alliance Law Group, PS, are here to help you through the legal process. We will provide the support you need to hold the responsible party accountable and obtain the compensation you need to move forward.
To schedule a consultation at our Tacoma law office, call us at 253-300-2055 or fill out an online contact form to get in touch with us.