Wrongful Death
Wrongful death occurs when the negligence or carelessness of one person causes the death of another. Terry Law Firm has experience in handling wrongful death cases in a wide variety of venues, ranging from nursing homes, to medical negligence to truck wrecks. If a loved one or a family member has been killed as a result of the negligent or careless acts of another, contact us immediately at 1-888-317-2525 for a free consultation.
Who Can Bring A Wrongful Death Claim?
The laws on who can bring a wrongful death claim vary from state to state. In some cases, the wrongful death claim belongs to the surviving immediate family members. Other states require that an Estate be opened in the name of the deceased individual. Either way, having an attorney experienced in preparing and pursuing wrongful death cases is crucial.
How Is Compensation Handled In Wrongful Death Cases?
Generally, family members or beneficiaries bringing a wrongful death claim must demonstrate that the decedent died as a result of the defendant's negligence and that the surviving family members or beneficiaries are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the defendant's conduct. Often family members can collect for the pain and suffering experienced by the decedent before death as well as lost wages and loss of companionship (sometimes called "loss of consortium"), to name just a few. When a wrongful death case is resolved, some states require that every person who had the right to bring the wrongful death case be notified and that a judge approve the resolution.
How We Can Help
If negligence of another person has caused the wrongful death of a family member or loved one, you need a knowledgeable attorney to help you to determine your rights under the law. Terry Law Firm has represented the rights of many families who have experienced the tremendous loss of someone they loved being taken too soon because of another person's carelessness. Please contact Terry Law Office immediately at 1-888-317-2525 for a free consultation.
Testimonials
Thank you so much for everything. Most of all I appreciate that you recognized that an atrocity had occurred that needed to be admitted. I wish you great success and a blessed life for you and your family.
-Joyce
After my father's death my sister and I hired David Terry to represent us for a wrongful death case. David did a great job representing my family and gave us the upmost respect. David is very knowledgeable and fought hard for us, treating my family as though it was his. I feel fortunate to have found David and for him to have accepted our case. I highly recommend him to anyone who may need his services.
- Gina A.
I was very impressed with the way David handled our case.
- E.M.
I could see he was doing an extremely professional job of constructing this case block by block, witness by witness.
- Elwin M.
The Terry Law Firm provided us with good service and really kept us informed. David even answers his cell phone off hours. That's impressive.
- Jerry S.
David was very good about explaining things...we're not doctors, we're not lawyers. He was very good about realizing this and making sure we really understood...made sure we understood exactly what he was doing and why.
- Nancy D.
Mr. Terry is a vigilant advocate for families of patients whose loved one had suffered nursing home neglect. He went way beyond what was required of him.
- Bruce R.
David and his staff worked aggressively in resolving liens.
- Bill S.
Concern, concern, concern. He cared about the case and what we were doing.
- Mark K.
Everyone in David's office was cordial and answered questions honestly and seemed truly interested in my case.
- D.S.
I was very fortunate to have him on my side.
- L.E.
He kept us well informed.
- Willis H.
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