Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death
When a spouse, parent, domestic partner, or child has been killed in an accident, the loss is sudden and devastating. Wrongful death occurs when an individual dies as the result of another party’s negligent or unjust acts.
In these cases, in addition to the pain, grief, and emotional toll the loss inflicts, you must somehow make your way into the future without your loved one. It is at times like this that you must turn to proven wrongful death attorneys who can help make sense of the legal and financial aspects of your family’s loss, and obtain financial compensation from those responsible to begin to make your family whole again.
While Clark | von Plonski | Anderson remains compassionate and supportive of your family, we are tenacious in our efforts to hold the negligent party accountable for an untimely death. With our medical professionals and forensic investigators, we build a firm foundation of documented evidence aimed at your fair compensation.
Hospital Negligence and Unsafe Practices Can Lead to Devastating, Lifelong Consequences
When hospitals fail to prioritize safety, the consequences can be permanent—and juries will hold them accountable.
Important principles in hospital injury and medical negligence cases:
- Hospitals must enforce safety protocols at all times
- Failure to properly evaluate injuries can worsen outcomes
- Preventable incidents often drive significant jury verdicts
- Accountability extends to everyone operating within the facility
Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim?
Can anyone bring a wrongful death claim for a deceased adult against the employer if the adult does not have a spouse or children? What about parents, brothers, sisters, etc.?
Unfortunately, due to the way the worker’s compensation statute is drafted, the only people who can bring claims against an employer are (1) the surviving spouse; (2) “the heirs of the body”, which has been interpreted by the Courts to mean surviving children. Parents are not able to bring such claims. Siblings are not able to bring claims.
PRACTICE AREAS
18-Wheeler Accidents
Auto Accidents
Catastrophic Injuries
Construction Accidents
Mining Injuries
Oilfield Injuries
Personal Injury
Workplace Accidents
Wrongful Death