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Mobile, Alabama Personal Injury Lawyer Blog | Long & Waite
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is always difficult. Losing a loved one due to someone else's negligence is simply tragic. Nothing, of course, can bring your loved one back, but you do have recourse to gain some piece of mind and small financial benefit when a personal injury results in death. The attorneys at Long & Waite, P.C. have years of experience in helping grieving families receive the compensation they deserve.
Causes of Wrongful Death
Wrongful death includes any accident in which someone else's negligence results in the death of the accident’s victim. Many things can cause a wrongful death, but most commonly they are:
- Injuries sustained at work
- Automobile accidents
- Defective products
- Caretaker neglect
- Medical Malpractice
The above is by no means an exhaustive list of potential causes of wrongful death. Our experienced attorneys will best be able to help you determine if your loved one's death is eligible for a wrongful death suit.
Types of Damages in a Wrongful Death Suit
When the victim is deceased, it is difficult to determine what damages are appropriate to award to his survivors. Possible forms of damages the family may make a case for include:
- Punitive
- Pecuniary
- Compensatory
The amount requested, and the duration of payment is best determined by our wrongful death attorneys. Working closely with your family, we will be able to assist you in fighting for what forms of payment work best for you.
If you have lost a loved one due to wrongful death in Mobile, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, or Baldwin County, Alabama, please contact the experienced attorneys at Long & Waite, P.C. for a free consultation today. We cannot bring your loved one back, but we can help the healing process begin.
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