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When the negligence of a company or individual results in a person's untimely death, widows and children, husbands and parents, even brothers and sisters can often recover substantial money settlements for the loss of a loved one.

When defective products cause death, family members can sue for money damages. Defective tires, unstable SUVs, dangerous prescriptions drugs such as Fen-Phen and Vioxx, all can cause tragic loss of life.

 

 

The particulars of wrongful death law varies from state to state but the general idea is that the surviving family members have rights when loved ones are untimely and wrongfully taken from them.

 

Family members with the right to bring a wrongful death claim may include:

• Surviving Spouse of the deceased
• natural born children (minor and adult) of the deceased
• adopted children of the deceased
• parents of the deceased
• grandparents of the deceased in some states
• siblings (brothers and sisters) of the deceased in some states

 

The money damages that a family member can claim depends on the benefit lost to the family member as a result of the death of the loved one. A spouse and/or young children who depended on the lost husband/father for support would typically have a greater claim for money damages than a grown child living on his/her own. A list of the types of money damages could include one or more of the following:

• loss of income
• past medical expenses
• funeral & burial expenses
• loss of support
• loss of benefits caused by victim's death (pension, health insurance, etc.)
• mental anguish
• loss of companionship
• potential financial contributions and inheritance
• loss of consortium
• General damages
• Loss of care (protection to survivors)
• Punitive or Exemplary Damages

 

If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or gross negligence of a company, person, dangerous or defective product you may have a right to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

Due to the nature of a wrongful death case, a full investigation of the facts of the accident and preservation of the evidence is essential to success. Time is of the essence. Don't wait until its too late, call today. The Lawyers of Testa and Testa and our affiliate lawyers may be able to help you recover a large cash settlement - call now for your FREE - no obligation consultation with a lawyer.

 

Remember! Don't wait until its too late! The law puts time limits on how long you can wait before bringing a case. The time limits and conditions vary from state-to-state and under Federal Law.

If you have lost a loved one because of gross negligence by a company, person, or dangerous or defective product - call or email us today for a FREE case evaluation.

Our lawyers will review the facts in your case, explain your legal rights and if we determine you have a case,