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Wrongful Death Attorneys
It’s always earth-shattering to lose a loved one, but especially when their death was someone else’s fault, through their misconduct or negligence. Nothing can fill the hole left by your loved one’s absence, but if you and your family lost them to wrongful death, you can pursue legal options, such as filing a wrongful death claim in order to compensate for losses that have been suffered from the wrongful death, such as pain and suffering and the loss of their financial and emotional support.
Wrongful death refers to cases where the death was a result of another person’s misconduct, negligence, or default liability where, if the deceased had lived, they would have been able to file a personal injury claim in order to be compensated for their injury and resulting damages. A personal representative of their estate can pursue a wrongful death claim in their stead. While only the personal representative can file a wrongful death claim, the deceased’s family can participate in order to obtain compensation for the losses they’ve suffered, as well as for damages for their loved one.
When you file a wrongful death claim, it’s vital that you obtain legal representation. While it is possible to win your case without the aid of an attorney, when you have one of LeBaron & Jensen’s wrongful death attorneys fight for you, it will result in a much higher settlement, as they know how to utilize every resource available to ensure that you get justice and the compensation you deserve for the losses you’ve suffered. No amount of money can take the place of your loved one, but those responsible for their death should be held accountable, and you deserve compensation for your personal suffering and the loss of support that your loved one would have provided. No one should have to struggle with a wrongful death claim on top of grieving. We will handle your case for you and win it.
Important Elements In Wrongful Death Claims
Not all deaths, even those that result from accidents, fall under the criteria needed to file a wrongful death claim. In order to bring a valid wrongful death claim, you will need to prove that it meets specific criteria.
What Needs To Be Proved In A Wrongful Death Claim
To be able to file a wrongful death claim, the plaintiff must be able to show:
- Negligence: The wrongful death needs to have been caused by the misconduct, negligence, or default liability of the defendant.
- Breach Of Duty: It must be proven that the defendant owed a duty of care to the victim, such as obeying traffic laws.
- Causation: The actions of the defendant need to be what caused the wrongful death.
- Damages: The death of the victim needs to have resulted in damages that can be quantified, such as medical expenses, loss of income, funeral costs, and pain and suffering.
Common Causes Of Wrongful Deaths
Every wrongful death needs to be able to prove the above four elements to meet the required criteria to bring the case. Some of the common causes of a wrongful death are:
- Medical malpractice
- Defective products
- Auto accidents
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Construction accidents
- Birth injuries
- Aviation accidents
- Occupational hazards
- Criminal actions
- Death during a supervised activity
Damages You Can Pursue
Damages for wrongful death refer to losses that the surviving family can receive compensation for, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- Loss of income
- Loss of the deceased’s future earnings
- Loss of care
- Loss of love and companionship
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of inheritance
- The value of services the deceased provided
- Loss of consortium
Why Choose LeBaron & Jensen For Your Wrongful Death Case
Accidents can happen any time and place, and it isn’t always obvious whether or not your loved one’s death was a wrongful death. If you think you may have a wrongful death case, it’s important to consult with the attorneys at LeBaron & Jensen. We can provide you with the necessary paperwork that the court needs in order to be able to appoint a personal representative as well as help you prepare it. We don’t charge our clients any additional fees for this.
We may not be able to bring your loved one back, but we can help you achieve justice and compensation for your losses. You shouldn’t need to stress about handling a wrongful death claim on top of your grief and putting your loved one’s affairs in order. We will handle it so that you don’t have to. When you work with LeBaron & Jensen, you can count on:
- Free, no-obligation case consultations
- Personalized attention to your unique case
- Open communication
- Not having to pay until we win your case
- And the fact that we’ve won millions of dollars in damages for accident victims
We’re a talented group of attorneys interested in helping our clients get a fair settlement for their Personal Injury Cases.
Our clients are grateful for support and compensations we have helped them receive!
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Contact LeBaron & Jensen Attorneys Today.
LeBaron & Jensen has decades of combined experience handling a variety of personal injury cases throughout the mountain states. We provide free, no-obligation consultations for a variety of personal injury claims.
LeBaron & Jensen, P.C.
1241 N Main St, Layton, UT 84041
Email: miles@lebaronjensen.com
Phone: 801.773.9488
