When a loved one dies, it is devastating, regardless of the circumstances. Yet, when the loss is unexpected and classed as a wrongful death, there is an added layer of grief and anger to navigate. This post aims to discuss the most common causes of wrongful death so that people are aware of just how important it is to find justice in the aftermath. Our team of professional law experts will listen to you with compassion and empathy when you make an appointment to discuss what comes next.
Road and Vehicle Collisions
The number one reason people seek out our wrongful death law firm is when a road or vehicle collision has taken place. This is one of the biggest leading factors behind wrongful deaths and it affects pedestrians, cyclists, motorbike riders, bus passengers, car drivers, and more. If you have lost a loved one in this way, get in touch with our trucking accident lawyers to talk about how to proceed.
Truck Incidents
It is worth discussing truck incidents in a little more detail. There are certain circumstances where fatalities are more likely to occur, for example, if a commercial truck was involved or any large vehicle, for that matter. This is because the impact of both the size and weight of these types of vehicles is often catastrophic and causes complications like multi-vehicle involvement and extreme physical damage to anyone caught up in the scene. The fact is, anyone involved in a truck accident is less likely to walk away unharmed and it can cause a high number of deaths depending on who was present during the event.
Cyclists and Motorcycle Riders
While motorcycles and bicycles are vastly different vehicles, the riders are equally as vulnerable. They are both harder to spot and prone to risky habits on the road like lane splitting or overtaking. It is also true that they are harder to see for other vehicles, especially larger ones with major blind spots. Our expert wrongful death attorney team understands the leading causes of wrongful death for cyclists and motorcycle riders and will work with you to find justice wherever it is possible.
Accidents in the Workplace
Millions of Americans go to work every single day, but did you know that this is another environment where wrongful death occurs on a regular basis? This is never more true than for those who work in industrial settings around heavy machinery and busy equipment where the risk is heightened significantly. Whether it was through a lack of training, or a company neglecting health and safety protocol, when a death happens in this way, it is natural to want answers and repercussions. The most at-risk work settings are often construction sites, factory buildings, and transport hubs.
Commercial Property
Civilians are also at risk when they enter a business property. The owner is liable for anything that goes wrong in their building, and this is known as a duty of care to anyone who enters. If the property has noticeable safety issues and someone gets hurt, leading to a fatal incident, then as their loved one, you are legally entitled to file a suit for a wrongful death claim. There are lots of things that can happen within a commercial building from slip and fall accidents because of clutter or neglected repairs like leaks to a general lack of sufficient security on site.
Product Defects
The last major cause of wrongful death is defective products. A manufacturer is bound by stringent safety protocols when it comes to producing and selling any goods on the market for consumers. When a product falls short, and it causes a wrongful death, they are extremely vulnerable to a number of lawsuits. This might be a toy that has dangerous parts attached and therefore poses a choking hazard to younger children or something health related that brings complications to a person’s physical self.
How to Face Life After Losing a Loved One in This Way
You will without a doubt be feeling intense pain at this moment in time. Our team will treat your circumstances with the care they deserve and work with you to find a way forward after this devastating incident. Facing life after losing a loved one in this way is difficult, but there are things you can do to stay in control and keep on going in the days to come.
State Your Evidence
Every wrongful death claim needs evidence behind it to back up what you are saying. Evidence comes in a variety of formats including medical reports, photographs, mental health journals, financial statements, and anything that represents where a duty of care has been neglected.
Figuring Out What You Can Claim
It is important to understand what you are eligible to claim in this kind of legal situation. As a spouse, close partner, sibling, parent, or child, you are within your rights to seek compensation. It is often difficult to put a price on pain and suffering, but any evidence you provide that represents how life has been impacted since the wrongful death occurred is useful. You can claim for:
- Financial impact, for instance, lost wages from the main household earner.
- Pain and suffering like grief and stress.
- Household costs and support.
- Funeral costs.
Get Support
It is vital that you find a route of support for yourself. There are plenty out there including specific groups for people just like you who have also suffered from a death in this way. It is also encouraged to lean on your friends and other family members who understand the pain you are feeling and want to be there in this troublesome time. Protect your mental health because it is incredibly important, especially if you are about to enter into a legal battle to find justice.
For anyone who has lost a loved one because of third-party negligence, we are here to help. This case will be emotional, but our trained attorneys are capable of navigating it by your side. Don’t delay getting in touch and seeing where we can lead you.
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