Henderson Wrongful Death Lawyer

Did your loved one provide the primary income for your family? What about financial support to parents or other family members? You can include that income as part of your wrongful death claim.

Losing a loved one is not easy, and even though you did not experienced the accident yourself, you are not exempt from pain. You may be entitled to compensation for your mental anguish, grief, and sorrow from the wrongful death.

If your loved one did not die immediately, you may have a stack of medical bills related to the accident. You can claim compensation for those medical bills, including in-home care or ongoing hospitalization after the accident.

When you lose a loved one, you also lose their companionship and support. As part of your claim, you can include loss of support and guidance for minor children, loss of emotional support and companionship, and even loss of consortium. Talk with a lawyer to better understand how loss of companionship can impact your claim.

In addition to financial support, most individuals take care of many things around the home. A husband might take care of yard maintenance or cooking, while the wife might take responsibility for taking care of the children. The loss of those services can place a substantial financial burden on surviving family members: for example, the average cost of childcare per month sits at just under $1000. In many cases, you must now pay for those services, which you can include as part of a wrongful death claim.

Did your loved one die instantly, or did your loved one suffer? The so-called survival claim covers your loved one’s pain and suffering before their death. Spinal cord injuries, amputations, and organ trauma, for example, could cause substantial pain and suffering before claiming your loved one’s life.