Losing a loved one is terrible. It is worse if someone’s poor decision caused your loved one’s death. This can be hard to accept. Spouses and children want closure for a life that was taken to soon. Grief collides with anger and frustration. Your last thought might be considering legal options. Nashville Wrongful Death Lawyer George Angelopoulos knows money cannot replace your loved one, but we can hold those accountable by pursuing compensation.
What determines if a death was wrongful?
Death of a loved one is never right. When a person dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another party or business it is deemed wrongful. These actions are similar to negligence actions because the plaintiff must prove duty, breach, causation and damages. The key question is whether the person responsible acted as a reasonable person would in the same scenario. If the conduct dropped below the standard of care of a reasonable person and that conduct caused death then a Wrongful Death Lawsuit may force that party to pay for damages. Wrongful death cases quickly becomes more complex because specific laws are triggered due to the death. These matters involve researching the eligible heirs to an estate as well as working with the probate court and appointing a personal representative for the estate.
What are wrongful death damages?
The person or business who caused a death must pay for loss of companionship, emotional trauma, comfort, support and the pain inflicted on the deceased. This includes medical expenses, lost wages and funeral expenses. Some of these damages require expert proof and some strictly require a friend telling the story about how your loved one benefited the community during their life.
How can George help?
Figuring out exactly what happened is step one. A detailed investigation of the accident or injury that led to the lost life occurs first. Once we determine what caused the death and who is at fault we determine the amount of compensation due. This includes seeking all potential assets or liability insurance policies that may be required to pay for your loss. When possible settlement negotiations begin. If settlement fails George files a lawsuit seeking compensation from a jury of your peers.
What to do next
Discuss your case with Nashville Wrongful Death Lawyer George Angelopoulos. We are a local law firm who serves families in the same community with our clients, not a huge multi state practice. Call today and start your free consultation to see how we can help.