Potential Wrongful Death Damages
If the victim of the accident was the financial provider for a family, then the entire family will suffer loss of income and a reduced quality of life. Insurance payouts are frequently inadequate to keep the family at the status it had attained before the tragedy happened.
There is also loss of consortium—losing the benefits of a loving family relationship. People experience immense emotional anguish when they lose a loved one, especially if it was due to someone’s negligence. Individuals who saw the accident happen may suffer even more.
Very often, the survivors must shoulder very large medical expenses in an effort to save the person’s life. Compensatory damages can also be awarded for these expenses.
Different Types of Lawsuits
Negligence is the failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would have shown under the circumstances. Would a typical person have foreseen that this action would cause such harm? Here are some specific examples of common causes of Carlsbad wrongful death lawsuits:
- Automobile accidents – Thousands of Americans die on roads and highways every year. Nowadays, cell phones and other electronic devices are a constant source of distraction to many motorists. In a case like this, photographic evidence of the crash scene and witness testimony are important to demonstrate who was at fault.
- Medical malpractice – Medical mistakes are also among the leading causes of death in America. Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are liable for professional negligence if the care they provide does not meet the accepted standards of care in that area of practice. Careless or abusive nursing home and assisted living staff can also be held accountable.
- Premises liability – Property owners are required by law to minimize the danger to people who are walking on their land and in their buildings. When a person is killed due to unsafe conditions, the property owners are required to pay compensatory damages.
- Unsafe products – Corporations are not supposed to put products in their stores until they have determined that the products are safe. If there are hazards, they must provide clear directions and warning labels. That is why these companies are held to a “strict liability” standard. Such lawsuits may be easier to win than other types of cases.
Talk to a Carlsbad Wrongful Death Attorney Today
While it may be painful to return to the events that led to a family member’s death, compiling evidence about the event is critical – medical reports, photos of the scene, eyewitness accounts.
Experienced Carlsbad wrongful death lawyers has a solid track record of holding negligent individuals and companies accountable.
These attorneys will listen to your story with sympathy and respect, and will then immediately start gathering all the evidence needed, so that you and your family can receive the compensation you deserve.
