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Fairfield Wrongful Death Lawyer
The sudden death of a loved one is a tragic experience. Surviving family members often have no idea what to do next, and some will slip into a deep depression. The legal team at Venardi Zurada LLP extends our condolences to anyone who lost a beloved family member in an accident or due to a violent attack. Contact our firm to speak with a Fairfield wrongful death lawyer about your legal options. We can help you file a civil lawsuit for damages. These are difficult cases to win, so lean on our experience.
What Are Wrongful Death Claims?
A wrongful death claim is a civil action for financial compensation. Unlike a criminal case, the defendant doesn’t go to jail if they lose. Instead, their liability is measured in monetary damages they must pay to surviving family members.
Because these are civil claims, the standard of proof is much lower. We need to prove the defendant was likely responsible (liable) for the death. Also, family members file the lawsuit, not the state.
We can bring a wrongful death case for:
- Accidents, including car and truck accidents.
- Deaths caused by defective products which cause fatal injuries.
- Violent attacks, including homicide.
- Negligent security, if a security lapse contributed to an attack.
This type of claim seeks financial compensation for various losses suffered by family members. Contact us to review how much you might request. No amount of money can ever replace a beloved family member, but our goal is to receive as much as possible for our clients for losses such as:
- Cost of medical treatment—An accident could send your loved one to the hospital for life-saving treatment, where they incur thousands of dollars in unpaid bills.
- Burial or funeral expenses—We can request reasonable compensation to pay for the funeral and burial.
- Any pain and suffering your loved one endured before finally passing—Not all victims immediately die after an accident or attack. Your loved one could have hung on for days or weeks.
- Lost future financial support—Losing a spouse can severely impair a surviving spouse’s finances. Any family member who depended on financial support should receive compensation.
- Lost future benefits—Many clients lose health or other fringe benefits.
- Lost inheritance—You could have lost an inheritance due to the untimely death of your parent, for example.
Grief suffered by survivors—Our clients bravely struggle to pick up the pieces after the death of a close family member. They deserve full compensation for their grief and suffering.
Our firm has negotiated many wrongful death settlements on behalf of our clients, which helps them obtain financial compensation much faster, without the stress of trial.
Hire the Right Fairfield Wrongful Death Attorney
A wrongful death claim is uniquely challenging. Some obstacles include finding sufficient evidence to reconstruct what happened. Your loved one might have died immediately, so we cannot hear their side of the story. In other cases, the defendant blames your loved one for fully or partially causing the accident. Call us to schedule a consultation.
