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February 13, 2017

Image 1: Useful Wrongful Death Lawyer Advice To Successfully Make Your Claim

There will be times when death occurs on a worksite or during a medical procedure. These accidents are classified as a wrongful death if someone’s negligence caused the death. These events are complex and emotionally draining to deal with. Still, knowing about the subject can help you get over it much more smoothly.

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How Wrongful Death Works

Wrongful deaths are classified as a civil suit, which is different from a criminal case in that a person or party failed to carry out a legal duty owed to the plaintiff. It may have been protecting a patient during a risky surgery or creating a safe work environment for employees.

Whatever the case, the victim’s family files the case where they have to prove that the defendant’s actions or failure to act more than likely killed the victim. Since the proof required is less than that of the reasonable doubt standard, defendants may be acquitted of criminal charges while still being held liable in the civil portion of the case.

An important time during this lawsuit is known as the discovery process. This is where you and your family conduct research about the defendant’s activities in hopes of bolstering your case. During this time, the defendant must turn over documents, emails, and other evidence that might prove they were not negligent. The defendant also has the right to do some of their own research to strengthen their case.

Legal Consultation

There might be a lot of legal jargon you don’t understand, in which case you should hire a wrongful death lawyer. They know the law inside and out, and understand what evidence is required to prove negligence. Let their professional experience help you build a stronger case, while you focus more on grieving the loved one you have just lost.

Your attorney can also search for possible witnesses and records to prove that negligence on the part of the defendant is responsible for the victim’s passing. He will help you fill out the necessary documents and to notify all concerned parties.

Additionally, your attorney will bring in other legal and medical professionals should they be required to bolster your case. They will use all legal means available to ensure you receive compensation for things like mental anguish or lost wages if you were dependent on the victim’s income.

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If you are ever faced with having to file a wrongful death claim, you need to seek immediate legal assistance. The more you know about this legal process, the less difficult and time-consuming the wrongful death claim will be. Help from a wrongful death attorney will ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

About D&Z Law Group:

The D&Z Law Group has always believed in fighting aggressively to protect our clients’ rights. Our law firm has years of civil litigation experience and specializes in many legal fields, including personal injury, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death claims, and construction accidents. We serve clients from LA, Glendale, and the Greater Los Angeles area.

Sources:

Wrongful Death Law, HG.org

Civil Cases, uscourts.org