The sudden loss of an old person who was expected to die can be tough, but when it’s a wrongful death of a loved one because of someone’s carelessness, it is a terrible thing. Money can’t bring anyone back but some relief can be achieved when a claim is brought against the defendant who caused your loved one’s death.
Step one – expert legal help
Wrongful death can occur because of all kinds of situations, but however it happened – it’s someone else’s fault. To recover damages because of the death of a loved one, you will need to be able to prove that the loss was caused by the defendant’s negligent actions.
You need expert legal help. The Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Team has helped clients recover millions of dollars in settlements for wrongful death claims and they can partner with you to achieve stunning results in the same way.
You need aggressive Phoenix personal injury attorneys on your side, and with this legal team representing you, you know that only the very best results will prevail. They’re available with their exceptional services throughout the state of Arizona.
Each case has different settlement amounts
It never helps anyone to do nothing and just become more bitter and twisted because of your frustrations. Be in touch with experienced personal injury attorneys who can give you an idea of what you can expect from a wrongful death case.
Lawyers know that their clients always want to know what the average settlement is for a wrongful death case. There isn’t a definite answer. The reason for this is that some lawyers have seen wrongful death cases settle for less than a million dollars while others have raked in many millions of dollars.
You can ask any lawyer – there is no certain answer to this question. Each wrongful death case is different – no two are the same and results depend on the merits of each case. The best lawyers will make sure you get the money you need to cover all the expenses you’ll be faced with.
Compensation for pain and suffering
Some cases are settled before trial and some go to trial. The amount of compensation you get depends on a few factors but you will never know without legal help.
Lawyers know that you quite possibly relied on your loved one for financial support and with their death, you will be looking for compensation. Dedicated lawyers will start with a free consultation as they work and move towards the compensation you need.
Wrongful death damages include pain and suffering with the death of a loved one. There will be stress from wondering where you will get the funds to pay for funeral costs and even suffering from no longer having the companionship of the deceased person.
Avoid insurance adjusters wherever possible
You might already have an idea of what you believe your claim is worth. You may have spoken to an insurance adjuster who has already, in a typical fashion, pointed out facts to weaken your claim.
They will offer a much lower settlement offer. Insurance adjusters always offer a low amount to see if you resist because you understand what your claim is worth. Once you have dealt with the adjuster’s arguments and seen that you are going to get a pittance from the insurance company, you will know that you should have dealt with a personal injury lawyer long ago already.
You can always expect the lowest settlement from the insurance company, and your first step in getting compensation for wrongful death should be the hiring of experienced wrongful death attorneys.