Wrongful Death
Losing a spouse, parent or child is emotionally overwhelming, and it can also bring financial hardship. PJ Campanaro Attorney at Law provides compassionate representation for families who have lost a loved one to someone else's negligence.
Holding The Responsible Parties Accountable
Often the person who died was one of the family's primary earners. Losing them means losing a companion and guide, and also their income. A wrongful death claim will not change what happened, but it can hold the responsible parties accountable and help prevent a financial crisis for your family.
Who Can Bring A Wrongful Death Claim?
In most injury cases, the injured person files the claim. In a wrongful death case, the right to file usually falls to the closest surviving relative, typically the spouse or child, or to the personal representative of the estate.
What Should I Know Before Filing?
The process can be emotional, especially as you learn how the defendants acted and hear them deny responsibility. At the same time, learning how and why your loved one died can bring closure, and a fair settlement or verdict can help your family feel that justice was served.
Both the estate and the surviving family may recover damages. The estate can seek funeral and medical expenses and compensation for the pain your loved one experienced. Survivors may recover the loss of expected future income, companionship and more.
Ready to Learn More?
Call 706-821-2222 or reach out online to schedule a free consultation about your family's wrongful death claim.