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Wrongful Death

Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina

A wrongful death can destroy the lives of the family left behind. With so many questions left unanswered and mounting medical and funeral costs, not to mention the loss of income and companionship, someone must be held responsible. The family of the deceased has enough heartache, emotional trauma, and financial hardship to endure. It is the job of resourceful, knowledgeable and caring wrongful death attorneys from the Dick James Law Firm in Greenville, South Carolina to see to it that your family's burden is lessened.

What is Wrongful Death?

A wrongful death results from someone else's negligence or wrongdoing. The injury and death of the victim is only the first part of the nightmare that the surviving family must endure. They must also function with the loss of the financial and emotional support that they depend on for survival. Negligence or reckless acts that result in wrongful death may stem from:

• An accident in the work place
• Careless driving of a vehicle or watercraft
• Accidents involving commercial vehicles
• A deliberate murder
• Animal attacks
• Malfunctioning products
• Substandard safety precautions
• Elderly abuse and negligence in the nursing home

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?

The immediate family of the deceased person including the spouse and children are eligible to file a wrongful death claim. In some cases, extended family such as grandparents or other relatives may be entitled to file. In exceptional cases where the party responsible for the wrongful death is a member of the family, restrictions may be placed on who can file against whom.

Determining Damages

The surviving family members in a wrongful death suit can generally file to request payment of all accrued medical expenses and burial expenses. Other damages which stem from the absence of the deceased require the estimation of future losses resulting from this death. These assessments generally include:

• An estimated amount of the earnings the deceased would have obtained during continued work had they survived. This is the potential earning capacity prior to death.
• Present and future pain and suffering experienced by the survivors in the absence of the deceased.

For more information, see Wrongful Death Questions.

No amount of money can replace the death of a loved one. But, with the help of our dedicated Greenville wrongful death lawyers, residents of Spartanburg and Greenville, South Carolina have a way to ease the suffering brought upon them by such a devastating loss. Please contact the Dick James Law Firm today to learn how we can help you through this difficult time.