The Goal
The previous section highlighted some of the financial challenges that result from someone passing away unexpectedly. By understanding the problems, you can see what a wrongful death lawsuit’s aim is.
Any additional debt or financial hardship that came about solely because of the death needs to be addressed. This includes funeral and medical expenses.
The second goal or aim is to determine the amount of money you can no longer expect to make. For example, how much did the person when they were alive, and how much could they have expected to earn throughout their life? That is money your family had counted and planned on but will no longer receive. A professional attorney who has a background in personal injury cases can assist you in quantifying the amount.
Lastly, there is your pain and suffering to account for—another number your attorney can help you arrive at. Though these cases are meant to make you financially whole again, there is still an element of punishment involved.
Punitive damages are meant to punish those responsible for the death of your loved one. These are pursued on a case-by-case basis. Usually, an attorney will ask for punitive damages where the defendant acted grossly negligent, like driving while impaired.
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If you are still wondering whether you have a personal injury case, we have a simple way of assisting you. Ask yourself if the person had survived the accident, would they have grounds for a personal injury case?
Should you have any additional questions about initiating a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, contact The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor. Your initial consultation is free, so there is nothing to lose. We look forward to getting to know you and learning about how we can help with your case.
