Wrongful Death

After someone dies as a result of the negligence of another, taking legal action may not be a priority, however, it is important for survivors of the decedent to consider retaining an attorney as soon as possible. In addition to the emotional stress, families may also face considerable financial problems and difficulties without the support of the deceased. The compensation provided by a wrongful death lawsuit can help ease this financial burden. The DeStefano Law Group has handled wrongful death claims and has recovered compensation that recognizes the value of the deceased and helps the surviving families recover from their loss. Wrongful death claims are civil actions made by the survivors of an individual who has passed away due to the negligence of another. In these cases, the law allows the family members of the decedent to file a wrongful death suit seeking monetary damages. The wrongful death action is designed to provide compensation for relatives who depended upon the deceased for financial and emotional support. A wrongful death claim is a negligence claim. One must prove that an individual or entity failed to behave as a reasonable person would have behaved or acted under similar circumstances. To establish that a wrongful death occurred, one must prove that the individual had a duty of care to the deceased, that their act or omission breach that standard of care, and that their wrongful actions were the direct cause of the injury or death of the decedent and that damages resulted.