Losing a loved one is never easy, but when it happens unexpectedly because of the negligence of others, it can be particularly traumatic. Even worse, you may be left to deal with pressing concerns like funeral arrangements, going through probate, and perhaps muddling through a complex web of legal and financial issues, all while you’re weighed down by grief.
Unfortunately, thousands of deaths each year are related to accidents like car crashes, medical errors, slip and fall incidents, and more. Some of these accidents are entirely preventable.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 36,000 motor vehicle crash fatalities were in the U.S. in 2019. In 2016, Johns Hopkins patient safety experts estimated that over 250,000 deaths in the U.S. each year are linked to medical error. The number of deaths related to unintentional falls was over 39,000 in 2019, according to CDC estimates.
While not all of these incidents rise to the level of wrongful death, there are certainly cases in which death could have been prevented if not for the negligence or extreme recklessness of others. This is where a wrongful death lawyer enters the picture.
The Ruth Law Team has over 40 years of experience in dealing with cases like yours. We understand how hard it can be to muster the will to fight medical providers, insurance companies, and commercial interests when you’re mourning the loss of a loved one. These companies often have the resources to wear you down until you accept a pittance of a settlement or you simply give up.
This is why it’s so important to find the right wrongful death attorney. Our qualified and compassionate team is dedicated to seeking justice on your behalf, seeking to secure a settlement that covers medical expenses and helps to get you back on your feet after a loved one’s wrongful death.
Nothing can bring back your loved one, but we can fight to negotiate a fair settlement that allows you the time you need to grieve and begin to heal.
If you’ve suffered the loss of a loved one due to wrongful death, The Ruth Law Team is on your side. Call us today at (888) 783-8378 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation to learn more about what our experienced and caring team can do for you.
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At The Ruth Law Team, we understand that this may be your first time seeking legal counsel and how intimidating that decision might be. This is why we have simplified the process to help you make the right decision for your circumstances. This 3-step process includes:
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Common Causes of Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims can result in nearly any case in which negligence or extreme recklessness led to the death of another. To have a claim for wrongful death, an accidental death must include:
- Negligence and/or breach of duty
- Causation
- Quantifiable damages
Negligence includes careless or reckless behavior by another. A breach of duty means that someone, like a driver on the road or a medical professional, owed a duty to the victim and failed in that duty. The negligence or breach of duty must be proven to be the cause of death, and the death must result in some form of quantifiable damages, such as medical bills, funerary expenses, loss of income/earning potential, or pain and suffering of the victim prior to death.
Experienced wrongful death lawyers can help you to determine whether an accidental death of a loved one qualifies for a wrongful death claim.
Accidents Including Negligence
Accidents happen every day, and some of these accidents result in death. While not all of these will qualify as wrongful death, several types of accidents commonly include a component of negligence. Examples may include:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Workplace or machinery accidents
- Medical negligence or malpractice
- Dog bite incidents
- Product defects
- and more
If your loved one died in an accident like this and you suspect negligence or recklessness was the cause, it’s important to contact the wrongful death attorneys at The Ruth Law Team as soon as possible. We’ll help you to start building a case so you can attempt to reach a speedy resolution.
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Wrongful death can leave you with a mess of financial and legal woes. When you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one, you may not have the emotional strength to fight insurance giants simultaneously. Before you get overwhelmed or ready to throw in the towel, you need a wrongful death attorney to shoulder the burden so you can focus on more important things.
The Ruth Law Team proudly represents victims’ families in wrongful death lawsuits. There’s no need to go it alone or give up on necessary compensation. It’s our job to secure a fair settlement as quickly as possible, and we take our job very seriously.
