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Wrongful Death

As you can tell from this section of our website, there are many different kinds of accidents that can happen in Trumbull, as well as different types of subsequent injuries. The most significant result of an accident, whether a workplace accident, car accident, or medical accident, is death. In a legal sense, this situation is referred to as “wrongful death.” If you have a loved one who passed away as a result of an accident that someone else called, your family is obviously going through a very difficult time. While nothing can replace your loved one or make up for the trauma that you’ve experienced, there are ways to financially recover and get justice. This is by filing a wrongful death claim and recovering damages on behalf of your loved one. You can learn more about how to do this below.

Claim Eligibility and Benefits

Only certain types of people can recover benefits on behalf of a wrongful death victim. In most cases, dependents on the deceased have the right to file wrongful death claims and recover compensation. Dependents are people who rely financially or in some other meaningful way on the deceased. In most cases, minor children will be considered dependents, as well as spouses or life partners. If you can prove that you relied on the deceased financially, you may be able to receive benefits to help ease the burden of your loss. You could get compensation for things like:

  • Medical bills. If your loved one did not die right away after the accident, they may have racked up hospital bills. If there are any outstanding bills that insurance won’t pay for, the person or company responsible for death may be required to pay.
  • Funeral expenses. Again, out-of-pocket expenses related to the funeral may be paid for by the at-fault party. This might include cremation costs, coffin costs, wake fees, ceremony fees, memorial fees, etc.
  • Loss of income. Let’s say that your spouse passes away suddenly, and they were the sole source of income for your family. You likely are not prepared for the immediate and long-term financial loss that your spouse’s death has caused. You may not be able to pay your mortgage or other bills on your own. You may also need to take care of your minor children and do not have the means to do so under such unexpected circumstances. In a case like this, you may be entitled to compensation due to the loss of future income that your spouse would have provided for the family if they had not died. Determining the amount of money that your family is entitled to will depend on many factors, but a lawyer can help you determine if a compensation offer is sufficient given your situation or not.
  • Pain and suffering. A sudden death in family can be a tremendous shock and a traumatic experience. While nothing can compensate for the loss of human life, you may be able to receive monetary benefits as a means of assisting with your emotional burden.

Getting Help

If you are not sure if you can or should file a wrongful death claim, contact a Trumbull wrongful death lawyer for assistance. They can help you determine the best way to move forward given your situation.

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