Wrongful Death

When death occurs as a result of another individual or company’s negligence or wrongful act, the family of the deceased may be able to recover compensation from the responsible party. Wrongful death is the term used to describe the legal liability for this type of death.  Auto-, plane-, boat-, or work-related accidents, and/or medical malpractice, defective products and other causes can result in wrongful death.

Surviving families frequently do not realize that another party was responsible for the death unless the situation is investigated. For example, scrutiny by medical and pharmaceutical experts is required to reveal whether the cause of death resulted from prescription drug side effects, overdose or medical errors.  In many cases, an auto accident scene must be reconstructed to determine if a legal cause of action exists against a responsible party, whether an automobile manufacturer for a defective car, another driver for reckless driving or a local government for unsafe road conditions.  Unearthing the facts requires a high level of investigation, which usually does not take place unless an experienced personal injury lawyer is obtained to set the investigatory process in motion.

The Law Office of Steven M. Dunn, P.A. has decades of experience and the necessary resources to take on complex personal injury cases, including wrongful deaths and serious injuries.  Our injury lawyers will help you seek justice and also to recover compensation for the high costs of medical bills, lost earnings, bodily injuries, physical pain and mental anguish, disfigurement and inconvenience.  If you or a loved one has suffered serious personal injury or you suspect an irresponsible party may have caused the death of a family member, you need to act quickly.  The sooner a personal injury lawyer can begin to gather and preserve evidence, the better chance you have to protect your rights and recover the compensation you deserve.

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