A person who recklessly or negligently causes the death of another can be held accountable. Any type of personal injury accident that is fatal can result in a wrongful death claim. Vehicle and construction accidents, negligence and defective products are among the many causes of accidental deaths. Whiting Hagg Hagg Dorsey & Hagg LLP has successfully handled numerous wrongful death actions.
Damages in a wrongful death lawsuit often include:
- Death and funeral expenses
- Loss of consortium by the surviving spouse and children
- Loss of future earnings
- Medical bills
- Physical pain and mental suffering
