When a potential client comes to us after losing a loved one, our first step is to determine whether their claim is viable. To have a viable claim, another entity, such as a driver or doctor, must have been negligent or intentional in causing the death.To prove negligence, our Little Rock attorneys will have to show that the defendant owed the deceased a duty to prevent him or her from unreasonable harm and that this duty was breached. For instance, doctors are obligated to provide their patients with a certain level of care. If a doctor’s care falls beneath this standard (e.g., he or she failed to order a standard diagnostic test) and a patient dies as a result, the doctor could be found negligent.Next, our lawyers must show that this breach of duty directly contributed to the death. This may require hiring medical experts to show the link between the doctor’s negligence and the death of the patient.Lastly, we must show that the family suffered damages as a result of their loved one’s death. These damages may include financial and non-financial losses, detailed below. If you believe your loved one suffered a wrongful death, our attorneys may be able to help you sue the person or entity responsible for your loss.After we have obtained evidence and determined liability for your loss, we will work with economic experts to determine the extent of your losses. If the defendant cannot agree to a proper settlement offer, we will hire experts, investigators, and witnesses to stand trial.At Morgan & Morgan’s Arkansas office, our attorneys pride themselves on being trial lawyers who will not hesitate to go to court to see that our clients are properly compensated.