Losing a family member too early in life due to the negligence of another person or an organization can be overwhelming. If you feel this death is the result of an error on the part of another, you may want to pursue legal action. Knowing the most common reasons to file a wrongful death claim may help you when faced with this difficult time of life.
Reason #1: Car accident
Many fatalities occur due to an automobile collision, and this can be difficult for the remaining family members to endure. If a wrongful death has occurred and you have the evidence by way of a police report the other driver was at fault, you may be eligible to pursue a claim.
Be sure to have all of the details of the accident, and this can typically be found in the official report filed by the police.
Reason #2: Government officials
If a wrongful death is the result of an error made when building a roadway or bridge, the victim's family can take action against the government official who created the design. It's important to speak to the proper authorities in this jurisdiction to determine who to sue.
Additionally, you should have testimonies from experts in this field to show this was the case. Be aware that some areas in the government arena may be immune for legal action.
Reason #3: Automobile companies
When you purchase a vehicle from a business, it should be safe for you or your family members to use. If the fatality of a person in your family was the result of driving an unsafe vehicle, you might be able to sue the company.
Listed below are some examples of this scenario:
1. The brakes were found to be faulty, and the company later recalled these.
2. The transmission of the car stalled and contributed to the accident.
3. The tires on the vehicle were new but were the reason the collision happened.
Any problem with the vehicle that may have contributed to the occurrence of the accident should be closely evaluated by the remaining family members.
Finally, recovering from the loss of a loved one can be challenging and there are sure to be a number of additional expenses you may incur. Be sure to work closely with a wrongful death attorney, such as those at Hardee and Hardee LLP, to learn how you will need to proceed when it comes to filing a claim in this area.
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