Considerations when contemplating a wrongful death action

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Wrongful Death, on Saturday, July 11, 2015

The sudden loss of a loved one is something that is impossible to prepare for, and which can lead to a range of financial and emotional ramifications that can resonate far beyond the moment of loss. The fatal event can be something like an accident, or even the result of a purposeful act, but in either event you can find yourself having to adapt quickly to changed circumstances: what if the decedent was someone you and your family counted on for income, and now that income is gone? How will that affect your ability to pay your mortgage, your car payment, and other household expenses? If you are like many people, you probably do not have much money set aside for unexpected medical expenses if your loved one does not die immediately from his injuries, and you probably do not have a savings reserve for sudden funeral and burial expenses.The direct economic impact is only part of the traumatic aftermath, particularly if the event leading to the death was the result of a preventable incident. With the loss of important relationships between spouses, between children and a parent on whom they will no longer be able to count on can cause harm of its own, and that harm can be the basis for compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit. At Aiken & Aiken, we understand that there is no substitute for the needless loss of someone you loved and counted on, and no legal action can turn back the clock or prevent what has happened. We also know that as you progress through the process of grieving and begin to look at what is necessary to move on with your life, there are some ways that the law can help to ease that transition, especially when it comes to coping with the financial as well as relational impacts.If you find yourself in this situation, we respectfully encourage you to see our wrongful death webpage to learn more about the ways in which we can help you, and to contact one of our attorneys if you have any questions.В