Grief is one of the most difficult emotions to bear, but when the grief is compounded by the fact that the loved one’s death was avoidable, it causes even more anguish. Sudden deaths also leave loved ones with financial worries, especially when the deceased was a family provider. A wrongful death lawsuit can help relieve those financial concerns by providing the following compensation to loved ones left behind:
Medical expenses incurred by the injury before the loved one’s death
Funeral and burial expenses
Loss of future earnings
Lost benefits such as healthcare and retirement
Loss of consortium (the companionship and emotional support of a loved one)
Emotional grief and anguish
The appropriate family member or family representative has up to 2 years from the date of the loved one’s death to file a wrongful death claim. The court may extend the time limit if there is also a criminal case in progress or if the deceased left no will naming an executor behind.