Losing a loved one is an indescribable tragedy — and when that loss is caused by the negligence or wrongful conduct of another person or entity, the grief is compounded by a profound sense of injustice. While no legal action can undo the pain of losing someone you love, a wrongful death claim can provide surviving family members with the financial compensation they need to move forward and hold the responsible party accountable for their actions. At Gross & Gross Law, our compassionate and experienced wrongful death attorneys are here to guide grieving families through the legal process with sensitivity, dedication, and unwavering commitment to justice.
What Constitutes a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim arises when a person’s death is caused by the negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct of another party. Common causes of wrongful death claims include:
- Fatal car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Medical malpractice and surgical errors
- Workplace accidents and construction site fatalities
- Defective and dangerous products
- Premises liability incidents including falls and drownings
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Criminal acts including assault and homicide
- Aviation and boating accidents
Our attorneys will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of your loved one’s death, identify all responsible parties, and build the strongest possible claim on your family’s behalf.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
Wrongful death laws vary by state, but in most cases, surviving spouses, children, and parents of the deceased may be entitled to file a claim. In some states, other dependents or family members may also have standing to bring a wrongful death action. Our attorneys will carefully evaluate your family’s specific circumstances and advise you on your legal rights and options.
Compensation Available in Wrongful Death Cases
Surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost income and financial support, loss of companionship and emotional support, medical expenses incurred prior to death, and pain and suffering experienced by the deceased before passing.
Contact Gross & Gross Law Today
If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, contact Gross & Gross Law today for a free and confidential consultation and let our caring wrongful death attorneys fight for the justice and compensation your family deserves.