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If you’ve been seriously injured in any of the above-mentioned personal injury cases, please do not hesitate to reach out to us as soon as you possibly can. Your case will be treated as a priority. You will get strong and dependable representation from our Boise personal injury lawyers. We want to encourage you to reach out to us today to set up your free initial consultation. You deserve justice and we can help you get it. Call us today.
Boise Wrongful Death Attorneys
We help people who’ve lost loved ones as a result of others’ neglect throughout the state of Idaho
It’s hard to explain in words the grief you feel when you lose someone you love. It is particularly hard when that said loved one was killed in an accident or incident that could have been avoided. The Boise wrongful death attorneys at Hepworth Holzer want to fight for justice for you and your family. You deserve full and fair results and we know how to get you that. Please don’t hesitate to call us as soon as possible to set up a free initial consultation.
Hepworth Holzer also helps residents of Idaho with Personal Injury Matters in: Ada County, Caldwell, Canyon County, Eagle, Garden City, Gem County, Kuna, Meridian, Nampa and Star.
Defining a Wrongful Death Claim
You may wonder if your loved one’s death was something that would be considered wrongful in the eyes of the law. It is a complicated matter, but, generally speaking, if your loved one died in an accident caused by someone else being negligent or careless, then you and your family may be eligible to seek justice.
The ways people are lost that are considered wrongful death are frequently accidents, such as construction, slip and fall, medical malpractice, and so on.
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This is certainly not a comprehensive list of every way you could lose someone that would be considered wrongful death. Perhaps the most famous case of a wrongful death claim where the plaintiffs won against the defendant was between OJ Simpson and the Goldman family. OJ was found guilty of wrongful death and ordered to cover damages for the Goldman family.
If you are not sure if your case is a wrongful death claim, please do not hesitate to reach out to us as soon as possible to get your case looked at by our Boise wrongful death attorneys. We can advise you on whether or not you should pursue legal action.
You would be seeking financial compensation from the insurance company who represents the liable party. In the case of medical malpractice, it might be the insurance company of the hospital or medical professional. If it was a construction accident, it may be the insurance company of the third party.
Who is Liable for Wrongful Death
You may have more of a chance at a successful claim if you and your Boise wrongful death attorneys are able to prove that there was a person or entity responsible for the death of your loved one. You also need to be able to prove that this liable party was directly responsible for the death of your loved one either because of their wrong actions or inactions.
This is considered negligent behavior. If you can prove that your loved one would have lived had the liable party acted differently, then you’re going to have a better chance at having a strong case.
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Who Brings the Wrongful Death Claim
The family of the loved one is typically going to be the plaintiff in the wrongful death claim. The plaintiff is typically family, in most cases, because those are the next of kin. If you are unsure of who will be the plaintiff in your claim, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Boise wrongful death attorneys.
Most frequently, the plaintiff in a wrongful death claim is the spouse of the deceased loved one. If they were never married, then the plaintiff may be the other family members. It might be the parents or the child of the deceased loved one.
Of course, the situation of every family is unique, so the plaintiff in your case may be totally different from someone else’s wrongful death claim.
Our Boise wrongful death attorneys understand that every case requires specialized experience. The plaintiff of your wrongful death claim may be an aunt, sibling, or cousin, if the situation is appropriate. Reach out to our attorneys as soon as possible to get the help you and your family need.
Common Wrongful Death Claim Damages
When you talk about getting a compensation award for your wrongful death case, please understand that it is extremely difficult to put a money amount to the damages that your deceased loved one suffered. You can get compensation for the follow:
- The pain and suffering your loved one went through before they succumbed to their injuries
- The cost of medical treatment that was needed in attempts to preserve your loved one’s life
- Cost of burial and funeral
- All of the wages your loved one would have provided for you and your family in their lifetime
- The inheritance that you would have been provided had your loved one lived
- Loss of a relationship
- Loss of companionship
Call Our Boise Wrongful Death Attorneys Today for a Free Consultation
When you’ve lost someone you love, having Boise wrongful death attorneys on your side can help you get the justice you and your family deserve. Reach out to us as soon as you can. We want to be there for you every step of the way. Please call us today to set up your free initial consultation.
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