Coping with the sudden loss of a loved one is a harrowing and difficult task, especially if it was a wrongful death. Unfortunately, there is no way to prepare for the grief that accompanies the negligence or misconduct of another person or organization. We understand no amount of compensation can make up for your grief; however, you deserve justice for what happened.
At Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers, we know how difficult it is to talk about the loss of a loved one, let alone manage a complex legal matter during a painful and challenging time. Our Madisonville wrongful death lawyer is here to provide support, help you understand your options, and manage the legal process while you focus on healing.
How Our Madisonville Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Help
Wrongful death can be the result of any accident. For every case, we will need to prove the following elements to hold liable parties to account for their actions:
- Another party acted in a negligent or wrongful way
- This negligent or wrongful act led to injuries
- These injuries led to the death of your loved one
- Your loved one’s death resulted in damages, including financial loss
With over 400 years of combined legal experience and more than twenty years in practice, our law firm has helped thousands of people during tough times and has recovered $1 billion in settlements for our clients.
We take pride in maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and go the extra mile to do what is best for everyone we represent. Our compassionate and personal approach, blended with aggressive legal representation, enables us to fight for the justice and compensation our clients deserve.
How Our Attorneys Build a Wrongful Death Case
Our attorneys can help you get the answers about what happened to your loved one by conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. We will also gather and present the evidence required to prove your case. An investigation could involve:
- Demanding information, records, and other documents that may not be accessible outside of a civil lawsuit
- Subpoenaing witnesses to testify under oath at a deposition and trial
- Questioning witnesses under oath
- Calculating your financial damages
- Negotiating for an appropriate settlement out of court
- Representing you in civil court if an insurer will not make a fair offer
Financial Damages Awarded in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Recoverable losses in a wrongful death lawsuit can include:
- Burial and funeral expenses
- Medical bills before the victim’s passing
- Compensation for the pain and suffering suffered by the victim
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of care, companionship, support, and parental leadership
- Reimbursement for future income the victim would have earned had they lived
- Punitive damages in some cases involving gross negligence or misconduct
For a free legal consultation with a Personal Injury lawyer serving Madisonville, call 800-333-9999
How Much Our Lawyers’ Services Cost
We believe everyone should have access to legal representation. As such, we provide our legal services on a contingency basis. This means you don’t have to pay anything up front to begin your case, as we fund the cost of building and pursuing the claim.
Our fees and expenses are only taken when we obtain a favorable verdict or settlement on your behalf.
Time Limits for Filing
Keep in mind that there is limited time to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Kentucky. Per the state’s statute of limitations (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.180), a lawsuit must be filed with the court as follows:
- Within a year from the victim’s death, or
- Within a year from when an estate representative or administrator is appointed (but not to exceed two years from the date of death).
If you miss the deadline, it is unlikely the courts will hear your case. If you consider taking legal action, we advise you to seek legal advice sooner rather than later. This also gives your lawyer enough time to gather and preserve the evidence required to prove your case before it is lost or destroyed.
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Wrongful Death Claims Can Stem From Many Different Types of Accidents
Having experienced lawyers at your side in complex cases can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. Our attorneys can draw on over 400 years of combined legal experience to help you in many different types of situations, including:
Car Accidents
A wrongful death lawsuit may arise if a person dies due to a driver who was negligent behind the wheel. Driver negligence can include:
- Distracted driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Reckless driving
- Failure to obey traffic regulations and controls
Our attorneys will carefully investigate the cause of the accident and build a case to hold the liable party accountable for their negligent behavior.
Truck Accidents
Fatal truck accidents are particularly challenging to litigate because multiple parties can be liable for financial damages if they contributed to the accident. Examples include the driver, the trucking company, third-party companies involved with fleet maintenance or cargo loading, and vehicle manufacturers.
Litigation involves complex areas of state and federal law, rules, and regulations. Further, these claims tend to be heavily defended by the trucking company or their legal representatives to protect their financial interests.
If your loved one died due to the negligence of the driver, trucking company, or any other liable party, our attorneys will stand up against insurance companies and fight for the compensation and justice you deserve.
Medical Malpractice
Surviving family members might be able to file a wrongful death claim against a medical provider if they deviated from the medical standard of reasonable care expected in their profession. There are many different causes of medical malpractice; however, some of the more common issues relate to:
- Failure to diagnose, delays in diagnosis, or misdiagnosis of a patient’s medical condition
- Patient injury during treatment
- Failure to treat a patient’s condition
- Poor documentation
- Medication errors
Other cases we have managed include product liability, premises liability, workplace accidents, nursing home abuse, bicycle and motorbike accidents, and cases involving catastrophic injuries.
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Let Our Lawyers Put Their Knowledge, Experience, and Resources to Work for You
Call for a free consultation with a team member today and learn more about wrongful death cases and your legal options in Hopkins County. Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers has helped other people in your situation; we can help you, too.
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