An eight year old boy dies after undergoing a routine procedure to have his tonsils removed. According to news reports the boy died two days after having his tonsils removed and was experiencing trouble swallowing and feeling ill after the procedure.
When something like this happens to a child its impact can be emotionally and financially devastating on the family. In these cases the help of a Phoenix wrongful death attorney can ease the process of recovering compensation for funeral costs and various associated expenses.
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A wrongful death occurs when an individual dies due to the negligence, inaction, or malpractice of another person. The family of a victim of wrongful death can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible negligent party. The family of the victim who died can gain some measure of solace by holding the responsible party accountable. Some common causes of a wrongful death case include:
- Automobile accidents
- Defective products
- Medical malpractice
- Work related accidents
Successful wrongful death suits can result in millions of dollars in damages awarded to the family who filed the suit. Damages in wrongful death cases can be awarded for the deceased’s medical bills, loss of wages, funeral and burial expenses. If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent actions of another party, contact an experienced Seattle wrongful death attorney to help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
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.
Wrongful death occurs when an individual dies as the result of another party’s negligent or unjust acts such as from a car accident death or work job death or other. In most states surviving children, spouses, or parents individually each have a separate claim, though most cases are brought jointly by those effected by the tragedy. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action, not a criminal action. The burden of proof in a wrongful death case lies with the family filing the wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful deaths in the United States are usually caused by one of the following:
- Medical Malpractices
- Vehicle Accidents
- Workplace Accidents
- Product Injuries
Wrongful deaths in the US amount to nearly 90,000 a year. If you have been impacted by a wrongful death and believe you are entitled to compensation, contact one of our Phoenix wrongful death lawyers at Wattel & York.
Your life has likely become considerably more complicated and challenging with the added burden of an injury. A serious injury not only affects the injured party, it likewise affects the immediate family, your friends and acquaintances, often your employment and on occasion your community. For those self-employed there are the added concerns of covering financial losses and meeting the financial needs and obligations of others.
Recoveries for wrongful death may be significant. Each case though is fact specific. A surviving spouse who’s husband/wife was making a significant amount of money is likely to have a much larger claim than a husbands/wives surviving parents. Regardless, our Phoenix personal injury lawyers at Wattel & York will evaluate each case and determine appropriate value.
Our wrongful death lawyers handle wrongful death claims. We have successfully handled every wrongful death case thus far to date. We recognize the importance of recovery, for often times the surviving spouse and/or children are left without the means to appropriate compensation. We have great compassion and understand the difficult nature of pursuing a wrongful death claim. We are ready and willing to help.
