The death of a loved one is always a difficult experience. There are many emotions that you may experience alongside this loss including anger. For some people, this anger stems from a sense of being wronged – of someone else wrongfully causing their loved one’s death
If you are dealing with this feeling, you may have a civil case against the person or party you feel has wronged your family. Here are a few tips for navigating this experience from a wrongful death attorney in Medford:
First – What Constitutes Wrongful Death?
Death always feels like the deceased’s loved ones have been wronged. Though, when determining whether your friend or family member’s death was truly a case of wrongful death, it helps to understand how the law is written.
A wrongful death occurs as the result of someone else’s misconduct or negligence. That person must have also held a duty to protect your deceased loved one or prevent their death. Surviving family members must have been harmed by the death, including severe emotional distress, financial complications, or other issues.
Not Always a Doctor or Nurse
When most people think of wrongful death, they think of negligent nurses or dismissive doctors. However, a wrongful death might occur as the result of a careless business owner leaving their floors dangerously slick without proper warning. If your loved one suffers a fatal fall that business owner can be held responsible for their death. While they may not have ever met your family or your deceased loved one, they still had a duty to protect anyone who patronized their business – and if they failed to do this, they are legally liable for that neglect.
Think You Have a Case? Your Attorney Can Help!
If you think your family might have a wrongful death case, your local attorney can help you sort out the details. Speak to a legal professional as soon as possible after the incident to determine the best next steps. Your family has suffered enough; let your lawyer help you find the compensation and closure you deserve!
Contact Black, Chapman, Petersen & Stevens for more additional information.
