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A claim for wrongful death may lie when, as a result of someone's negligence another person has died. This may result from any of the theories of negligence discussed in this section or from some other act of negligence. The damages in a wrongful death action are recovered by the administrator of the deceased person's estate and are distributed in accordance with the laws of intestacy as prescribed by statute. Perhaps the most difficult question here may be the value of the loss of life and this question should not be answered without the input of an experienced attorney.
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Not every personal injury case needs to go to court. Most cases are negotiated to a settlement without a complaint ever being filed in court. If it is not possible for the parties to agree on a settlement the court system is available to allow the parties to have their claims and defenses ruled upon by a judge and jury. This is a long and complicated process and should never be undertaken by an individual not trained and experienced in the law and trials. The outcome of your case could be substantially affected by something done or not done in the beginning so a lawyer should be brought in as soon as possible.
Call Collins & Maready for an appointment to discuss your case. The consultation is free and you are under no obligation. If we decide to take your case and you can't come to us to sign the contract of representation, we will come to you. |
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