3 benefits of pursuing a wrongful death claim
On behalf of Steven Crell of Steve Crell Law posted in Wrongful Death on Saturday, August 8, 2015.
In the aftermath of a fatal accident, a victim’s loved ones can be overwhelmed by grief, sadness and confusion. They often have far more questions than answers and this can only add to the frustration and hopelessness that many people may also be feeling.
If this situation sounds familiar, you may be looking for answers, accountability, support and some sense of closure. While it may not be the first thing on your mind, filing a wrongful death lawsuit can help you find some of these things you are looking for.
If your loved one was killed as a result of another party’s recklessness or negligence, you may have grounds to pursue a lawsuit. As noted in this article, legal action may not be right for every person in every situation, but it can be a benefit to survivors for a few reasons.
- It can get you answers: Too often, parties involved in a fatal accident will try to cover up facts or try to redirect blame which can make it very difficult to get a straight answer. Filing a lawsuit can be an effective means of collecting evidence and uncovering data that can provide critical answers to your questions.
- It can give you a sense that justice has been served: In successful wrongful death cases, the appropriate party is held legally accountable for a fatality. Without this, it can feel like someone got away with deplorable behavior and make it difficult for loved ones to find closure.
- It can help you rebuild your life: Money cannot solve all the problems and challenges of losing someone, but it can help you cover the expenses stemming from the death and compensate you for the damages — both economic and non-economic — that have and will be suffered as a result of the loss.
A lawsuit cannot replace a loved one or undo a devastating loss, but it can help people in many other ways. If you are considering your options following the death of a loved one, it can be a good idea to speak with an attorney about the possibility of filing a wrongful death claim.
