The untimely death of a loved one is one of the most difficult things that any family will have to deal with. After a family endures the emotional tragedy surrounding an accidental death, they must face the harsh financial realities of their loss. At The Youd Law Firm, we have been representing individuals and families for over 17 years. You need an attorney who will back up compassion with experience and an aggressive approach to winning your wrongful death claim.
Wrongful Death – An Overview
A wrongful death is a death due to someone else's carelessness or negligence. Every state has a civil wrongful death statute or set of statutes, which establish the procedures for bringing wrongful death actions. In most states, the decedent's immediate family members (surviving spouses and children, and sometimes parents or siblings) may bring an action. Wrongful death claims may arise out of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, property negligence, products liability, and other incidents of negligence.
In the unfortunate case of a wrongful death, it is usually up to the victim's family to initiate a lawsuit. However, in the midst of the pain suffered during a loss, it is often too exhausting and emotionally trying for families to focus on their legal rights. Attorney Lance D. Youd is sensitive to your concerns and will work with you to establish the right case for your situation.
The Youd Law Firm will investigate the circumstances of the wrongful death. We will determine all the responsible parties, whether the fatality was caused by a defective product, a car or truck accident, or a boating accident. The Youd Law Firm will also work with financial experts to establish the full amount of the damages you have suffered.
In wrongful death cases, the bereaved often recoup the following:
- Funeral expenses
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages (from the time of injury to death)
- Loss of earning potential (from the time of death based upon the decedent's life expectancy)
- Loss of companionship and services (in the case of certain family members)
- Pain and suffering
- Other out-of-pocket expenses
Contact a Salem Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you need to speak with a wrongful death attorney, contact the Youd Law Firm in Salem, Oregon. For assistance, call 971-239-0065 or contact us by e-mail.
