What is Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death refers to a fatality that occurs due to the misconduct or negligence of another individual, corporation or entity. It is classified as a type of personal injury and can arise from a variety of circumstances, including:
- Job-related accidents
- Defective products
- Car crashes, or
- Accidents at construction sites
Regardless of the cause of a wrongful death, the impact on surviving family members can be devastating.
Generally initiated by or on behalf of the children, spouse or family of the family member who has died, a wrongful death case requires establishing negligence, and Arkansas wrongful death lawyers can help clients to prove the four critical components of negligence:
- The defendant had a duty to the decedent
- The defendant breached that duty
- The fatality was caused by the breach of the duty
- The survivors have suffered damages resulting from the loss
Compensation for a Family’s Loss.
The Johnson & Vines Law Firm can help surviving family members not only establish negligence, but also establish the elements necessary to recover compensation for the loss of a loved one. Wrongful death damages include:
- Funeral expenses
- Medical expenses incurred before death
- Conscious pain and suffering of the deceased family member
- Loss of economic support
- Grief and mental anguish of the family
Contact Us For More Information.
If you have lost a loved one due to another party’s carelessness or misconduct, contact us for more information by filling out the form or calling the number listed on this page.
When you contact us, an attorney will follow up with you to speak with you about your case or answer questions that you might have. There is no cost or obligation to speak with us, and any information you provide will be kept confidential.
Please note that the law limits the time you have to pursue a claim for an injury. If you think you have a case, you should not delay taking action.
