Wrongful Death Case Timeline

Answer:

It’s a natural concern we often hear from people: How long is my wrongful death claim going to last? How long does it take to get this resolved? The answer to that is a classic lawyer answer: it depends. In these types of cases, it depends on a lot of things.

It can depend on who caused the wrongful death. Who did the thing that was bad, the negligent act, or the dangerous product? Who the defendant is can impact the length of the case.

What’s the scope of the damages? Are the damages easily identified or are they harder to identify? What’s the nature of the behavior? Is it egregious behavior or is it behavior that’s merely somewhat negligent? Each one of those things can impact the length of time it takes to evaluate and move the case forward.

Is there an insurance company involved? That’s an important factor. Is it a case that has to go to trial or is it a case that can be resolved without having to file suit? That’s an important factor, as well.

Some wrongful death cases can be handled very quickly; some wrongful death cases require literally years of litigation. Your situation is your situation. What you need is somebody like us to help you understand your situation and then work with you to get to a resolution. You need someone to take care of you, your family and your loved ones who are dealing with the tragedy of wrongful death.

Give any of us a call here at Hepworth Holzer. We’re happy to help you address your wrongful death claim. We maybe can give you a better idea in your specific circumstance of how long it will take.