A jury is responsible for determining the amount of compensation that can be recovered from a wrongful death lawsuit. The jury will base their calculation on two factors that only pertain to the deceased.
The first calculation examines the bottom line costs or income based value of the deceased’s life. Compensation may be recovered to replace the expected salary and other income over a lifetime, including benefits, investments, bonuses, etc. that would have been earned but for the untimely death. The second calculation is more subjective and includes pain and suffering prior to death, and the greatest harm of all: the loss of a human life. Here, the life expectancy of the deceased would be considered along with his/her hobbies, family life, etc.
In order to maximize the value of your wrongful death claim, you need aggressive representation from a lawyer who will provide the most complete and detailed evidence to the jury. Our firm has achieved significant recoveries for victims of wrongful death claims, and we’ll work hard to earn you full compensation for the loss of your loved one.