Wrongful Death Attorneys | Compassion, Accountability, Financial Security
No amount of money undoes a loss. But financial security matters — mortgage payments, children's futures, and the lifetime of income your family counted on. We handle wrongful-death cases with care and precision, and we work with survivors on grief resources while we pursue accountability.
Typical settlement
$500K – $15M
family support line
24/7
Types of Wrongful Death Cases
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crashes
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians. We often uncover contributing factors — a drunk driver, a phone in hand, an unsafe commercial vehicle — that raise the case to punitive-damages territory.
Medical Malpractice Deaths
Missed sepsis, delayed cancer diagnosis, surgical error, medication overdose. These are our most complex wrongful-death matters and often our largest recoveries.
Workplace & Construction Fatalities
OSHA-recordable fatalities open workers' comp death benefits plus third-party civil claims. Struck-by incidents, falls, and equipment failures dominate this category.
Product & Premises Fatalities
Defective products, apartment fires from missing smoke detectors, drownings in unfenced pools, deadly assaults on properties with inadequate security.
Criminal-Adjacent Civil Claims
Wrongful death claims run parallel to any criminal case. Civil courts require only "preponderance" of evidence, not "beyond reasonable doubt" — families often recover civilly even when criminal charges fail.
What to do next
- Get medical attention and keep every record
- Document the scene — photos, witnesses, times
- Do not give a recorded statement to insurers
- Call us before you sign anything
Typical Settlement Ranges
Wrongful-death damages compensate the survivors for economic and non-economic losses. Ranges:
- Retired decedent, older adult: $500K–$1.5M
- Working-age decedent with dependents: $2M–$8M
- Loss of a parent with minor children: $3M–$12M
- Punitive damages cases (DUI, gross negligence): can multiply recovery 2–5x
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can file a wrongful death claim?+
State statutes vary. Typically the personal representative of the estate files on behalf of statutory beneficiaries — spouse, children, and sometimes parents or siblings. We help open the estate at no cost to the family.
What damages are recoverable?+
Economic (lost wages, benefits, household services), non-economic (loss of companionship, guidance, consortium), and in some cases punitive. Funeral expenses are always included.
How long do wrongful death cases take?+
12–36 months. We take the time to bring in a life-care planner and economist to value lifetime losses accurately before settling.
Is there a criminal case running parallel?+
Often yes. Civil and criminal cases are independent. We coordinate with prosecutors while protecting your civil rights — evidence gathered by police is discoverable in civil court.
What's the statute of limitations?+
Most states allow 2 years from the date of death, some as short as 1 year, and some tolled until an estate is opened. Call immediately — deadlines are unforgiving.
What if the death happened while my loved one was working?+
Workers' comp death benefits apply — funeral cost, dependency benefits — plus any third-party civil claim (equipment maker, property owner, drunk driver). The two combine.
Are punitive damages available?+
Yes — for drunk drivers, gross negligence, and intentional acts. Punitive awards punish the defendant and can double or triple the compensatory recovery.
Do you offer support beyond the legal case?+
Yes. Our client-care team connects families with grief counselors, financial planners, and estate attorneys. The legal case is one piece of a bigger recovery.