The loss of a loved one is devastating under any circumstances, but it is especially overwhelming when the death is unexpected and could have been prevented. If you believe someone was negligent, your family could be eligible for financial compensation. Speak with a Danbury wrongful death lawyer today.
At the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, founded in 2007, we know that nothing can make up for the loss of your loved one’s life. However, we believe in the healing power of holding a wrongdoer accountable and obtaining justice. We also know how important a settlement can be for your family’s financial future.
Request your free case review to speak to one of our experienced and compassionate Danbury personal injury lawyers today. Our team has members who speak Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
Why Trust Law Offices of James A. Welcome After Losing a Loved One?
After a wrongful death, you deserve a legal team that takes your family’s situation seriously. The Law Offices of James A. Welcome combines decades of experience with a commitment to providing personal attention throughout your case.
Our Danbury wrongful death lawyers can investigate what happened, identify potentially responsible parties, and pursue compensation on your family’s behalf. Here’s why clients choose us:
- Millions recovered: Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for clients in successful personal injury and wrongful death cases.
- Over 40 years of combined experience: Our legal team brings more than four decades of combined experience to the representation of injured clients and grieving families.
- Serving Connecticut since 2007: We have represented clients and families throughout Connecticut since 2007.
- Offices throughout Connecticut: With offices located across Connecticut, our firm makes it easier for families throughout the state to access experienced legal representation.
- No win, no fee: You do not pay attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. This allows your family to pursue a wrongful death claim without the burden of upfront legal fees.
- One of the largest trilingual personal injury law firms: We are one of the largest trilingual personal injury law firms in Connecticut, making it possible for more clients and families to communicate with our team in the language they are most comfortable using.
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What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit brought against one or more parties for causing or contributing to a deceased person’s fatal injury.
In Connecticut, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death claim if someone else’s carelessness, recklessness, or malicious intent to harm took your loved one’s life. A successful settlement can hold a wrongdoer accountable by making him or her pay for related losses.
How a Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help
Recovering compensation through a wrongful death claim requires successfully going through the civil process in Connecticut. A personal injury lawyer can help you with the legal process while you focus on grieving and healing.
Your wrongful death attorney can collect evidence, build a strong case, negotiate with insurance companies, and prepare for a trial, if necessary. Most importantly, working with an attorney can give your family peace of mind during this devastating time by answering your questions and building your claim.
Compassionate, Personalized Service After Loss
Every wrongful death case is different, and every family has different needs. We take the time to listen to your story, answer your questions, and explain what to expect throughout the legal process.
Rather than treating your case like a file number, our personal injury lawyers provide personalized attention and keep you informed as your claim moves forward.
Our personal injury lawyers understand that you are going through an incredibly difficult time, and we work to handle the legal responsibilities while you focus on your family and your recovery.
Connecticut Wrongful Death Laws to Know
One of the many things an attorney can do for you is help you face Connecticut’s confusing wrongful death laws. Three of the most important laws to know are:
- Who has the right to file? Connecticut law states that only an executor or administrator of the deceased person’s estate may file a wrongful death lawsuit. This person may be named in a will or assigned by the courts.
- What is the statute of limitations? The statute of limitations, or deadline for filing, is two years from the date of the victim’s death in Connecticut. Your timeline can vary according to the specifics of your case; however, it is important to contact a lawyer right away.
- What damages are available? “Damages” is the legal term for financial compensation in a civil lawsuit. The damages available to your family may include funeral and burial costs, the decedent’s pain and suffering, lost earning capacity, your mental anguish, loss of consortium, and related medical expenses.
Our Danbury wrongful death lawyers can give you tailored answers to your specific questions during a free consultation. We are dedicated to helping families like yours throughout Connecticut seek justice.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death
Wrongful death can happen in many different circumstances, but these cases generally involve a death caused by another person’s negligence, recklessness, or wrongful conduct. Some of the most common situations that may lead to a wrongful death claim include:
- Car accidents: A negligent driver who speeds, drives while impaired, texts behind the wheel, or otherwise violates traffic laws may cause a fatal collision.
- Truck accidents: Commercial truck crashes can result in devastating injuries and fatalities, particularly when a truck driver, trucking company, or another party fails to follow safety requirements.
- Workplace accidents: Dangerous job sites, inadequate safety measures, defective equipment, and other hazards can lead to fatal workplace injuries.
- Medical malpractice: Errors involving diagnosis, treatment, medication, surgery, or patient care can sometimes cause fatal harm.
- Defective products: Dangerous or defective products may cause fatal injuries when manufacturers, distributors, or other parties fail to provide reasonably safe products.
- Premises liability accidents: Property owners or other responsible parties may face liability when dangerous conditions on a property contribute to a fatal accident.
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents: A driver’s failure to watch for pedestrians or cyclists can result in a fatal collision.
Contact Our Danbury Wrongful Death Attorney for a Free Case Review Now
If you recently lost a loved one in a car accident, workplace disaster, or another incident and believe the death possibly could have been prevented, don’t hesitate to contact the Law Offices of James A. Welcome for a free case review.
We can help your family understand and exercise your legal rights. Our Danbury wrongful death lawyers will be here for your family every step of the way, ensuring you have what you need to move forward. Visit our blog to learn more.
