Losing a loved one is an unfathomable heartbreak that has shaken you to your core. The emotional turmoil has left you lost in overwhelming sorrow, while the financial burdens feel like an insurmountable weight pressing down on fragile hearts.
We know that when such a devastating loss is the result of another’s negligence or wrongdoing, the agony cuts even deeper.
Choosing not to seek justice can leave your family grappling not only with the profound ache of absence but also with crushing medical bills, the cruel reality of funeral expenses, and an irreplaceable loss of income.
In the face of this tragedy, you shouldn’t have to shoulder the weight of financial hardships alongside your grief.
Choosing to hire a wrongful death lawyer near you means surrounding yourself with a fierce yet compassionate ally, someone who will stand shoulder to shoulder with you during this heart-wrenching journey.
At Dial, Grimm & Rupert, we feel the weight of your sorrow and the depth of your loss. Our unwavering commitment is to fight relentlessly for the justice and healing that you and your family deserve.
Legal Rights in Wrongful Death Cases:
Who Can File: The Personal Representative of the Estate will file the lawsuit for the wrongful death claim on behalf of the Estate and the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries. Following the death of a loved one, the Estate must be opened with the probate court and a Personal Representative appointed to administer the Estate.
Who Has a Claim: In a wrongful death case, there are two claims. One claim is called the survival claim made on behalf of the decedent’s Estate to recover your loved one’s medical bills and damages for his or her pain and suffering. The settlement for the survival claim is paid to the Estate to either be distributed according to your loved one’s will or by the intestate statute if there is no will.
The second claim is the wrongful death claim made on behalf of the wrongful death beneficiaries to recover for their grief, emotional distress, loss of support or companionship, and loss of income or benefits, including future earnings. Who is considered a wrongful death beneficiary is determined by statute, but it is usually the spouse and children first.
Available Compensation: The compensation you may receive can ease some of the painful burdens: medical expenses that remind you of your loss, grief counseling payments from trying to move forward, funeral and burial costs that weigh heavily on your heart, and lost income that disrupts your family’s stability forever.
Timely Legal Action: The statute of limitations looms over your right to seek justice, so it’s essential to act as quickly as possible or your loved one’s claim may be barred forever.
Our mission is to support you every step of the way, helping you navigate this painful time with a deep well of compassion. You are not alone in this struggle. We are here to help you fight for justice and honor the memory of your beloved.
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Not necessarily. Many personal injury cases are settled out of court through negotiations. Initially, we will gather all the necessary evidence and begin pre-suit negotiations with the insurance company. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we will file a lawsuit. This process includes several phases: discovery, where both parties exchange information; mediation, where an independent attorney attempts to resolve the case; and finally, trial preparation and trial if necessary. It’s important to be prepared for all possibilities, but many cases do settle before reaching the courtroom.
Insurance companies are experts at minimizing payouts. Without a knowledgeable attorney, you risk receiving a settlement far below what you deserve. An experienced personal injury attorney will understand the tactics they use and help you significantly increase your chances of receiving fair compensation.
It’s standard practice for attorneys to charge a contingency fee when representing you in a personal injury case. With this type of agreement, the attorney and client agree that the attorney will take a certain percentage of the settlement or verdict as their fee for representation. If the case is unsuccessful or the client does not receive any money, the client does not owe the attorney anything. Additionally, the attorney covers upfront costs related to the case, and those costs are later deducted from any recovery obtained on behalf of the client.
Disclaimer: Results the lawyer or firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in some matters does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.
