When someone else's negligence leads to the loss of someone you love, no amount of money will ever replace that person in your life. However, a wrongful death suit can relieve the financial pressure, which may make moving forward a little easier. Troy Marsh at The Marsh Law Firm in Statesboro explains how to tell whether your family member's death qualifies you to file a wrongful death suit.
The law gives survivors latitude to pursue damages in a wide variety of situations. In general, wrongful death suits can be thought of as a type of personal injury claim, so any situation that would have resulted in a lawsuit had your loved one survived may qualify. This includes everything from automobile accidents, premises liability suits, and defective products. Fatalities that result from someone who intended to cause harm can also qualify, even if prosecutors decline to press charges. …show more content…
The spouse will also have to represent the interests of any surviving children, but will receive at least one-third of the settlement, no matter how many kids there are. If there are no spouse or children to bring the case to court, a wrongful death suit can be filed by surviving parents or the personal representative of the estate for the benefit of the estate's beneficiaries.
Wrongful death law is extremely complex and difficult to deal with, especially when you're dealing with the grief of a loved one's loss. Troy Marsh with The Marsh Law Firm provides the individualized attention and commitment your case deserves, with the expertise to ensure the best possible outcome for your case. Call (912) 764-7388 today to discuss your wrongful death case, or visit his website to learn more about his range of legal
The law gives survivors latitude to pursue damages in a wide variety of situations. In general, wrongful death suits can be thought of as a type of personal injury claim, so any situation that would have resulted in a lawsuit had your loved one survived may qualify. This includes everything from automobile accidents, premises liability suits, and defective products. Fatalities that result from someone who intended to cause harm can also qualify, even if prosecutors decline to press charges. …show more content…
The spouse will also have to represent the interests of any surviving children, but will receive at least one-third of the settlement, no matter how many kids there are. If there are no spouse or children to bring the case to court, a wrongful death suit can be filed by surviving parents or the personal representative of the estate for the benefit of the estate's beneficiaries.
Wrongful death law is extremely complex and difficult to deal with, especially when you're dealing with the grief of a loved one's loss. Troy Marsh with The Marsh Law Firm provides the individualized attention and commitment your case deserves, with the expertise to ensure the best possible outcome for your case. Call (912) 764-7388 today to discuss your wrongful death case, or visit his website to learn more about his range of legal