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Wrongful death lawsuits seek compensation for the death of
a person when that death believed to be wrongfully caused by
another person, corporation, organization or entity. A
wrongful death action is a lawsuit typically brought by the
person's family as compensation for the wrongful death. One of
the most frequent causes of wrongful death is medical
malpractice. Thousands of people die each year due to the
negligence or improper care of doctor, nurses, surgeons, etc.
Other causes of wrongful death suits include:
- Car accidents
- Trucking or Tractor Trailer accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Construction accidents
- Negligence
- Defective products
- Accidents at work
- Boating accidents
- Recreational accidents
- Fire
- Hunting accidents
- Airplane accidents
- Train accidents
- Van rollovers
- Firearm accidents
- Nursing
Home Abuse
If you have experienced the wrongful death of a friend or
relative, your attorney will need to prove the four required
elements of a wrongful death claim:
- The death of a person.
- That death was caused by the negligence of another
person or entity.
- There are surviving family members who are monetarily
suffering due to that death.
- There must be a personal representative appointed to
bring the suit on behalf of the decedent's estate.
Among the recoverable damages in a Washington wrongful
death case are hospital and medical care; funeral and burial
expenses; compensation for the financial aid the deceased
would have provided in the future; compensation for the loss
of companionship, affection, love and moral support the
deceased would have provided. Please see our Wrongful
Death Damages page for more information on the possible
damages awarded in a wrongful death case.
As wrongful death lawyers, Brett & Coats, PLLC has
represented clients throughout the state of Washington in a
variety of personal injury claims, including those that lead
to wrongful death claims. We have a 25-year history of winning
substantial settlements and verdicts for personal injury and
death claims. Contact us today
if you believe a relative or someone you know has died because
of the negligence or malpractice of another person or entity.
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