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Spokane Wrongful Death Attorney by Your Side
Fannin Litigation Group handles wrongful death cases significantly different from other personal injury cases for numerous reasons. To represent a person who has died, we must get to know that person. This requires a complete investigation into the person's life, meeting their friends and family, and in some cases trying to recreate memorable moments in that person's life.
Calculating damages usually requires hiring a team of experts to calculate what the deceased might have earned over their life had they lived. If the death involves a breadwinner, the stakes can be very high.
WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE AN ATTORNEY
The laws governing wrongful death cases are complex. Usually, we may only pursue the case by a court-ordered administrator of the estate, which requires going to court even before the case gets started. Establishing the damages is complex and requires hiring a team of experts – the cost that our law firm advances. Many aspects of wrongful death suits are time-sensitive, and we must take care of them quickly.
Statutes of limitations apply too. Many claims have different time limits and requirements to perfect a claim. Evidence also needs to be preserved, experts hired, and other time-sensitive steps taken.
What are Wrongful Death Cases?
Wrongful death cases include automobile accidents, airplane accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, workplace accidents, and much more. The recoverable damages and the people entitled to recover vary from case to case.
Damages may Include:
- Expenses for the care, treatment, and hospitalization of the person who died
- Sorrow, mental anguish, and loss of companionship
- The expected loss of net income of the person who died
- The predicted loss of services, protection, or care that the person who died provided to the beneficiaries
- Loss of victim's future earnings until the time of retirement
- Loss of medical benefits, pension, and 401(k) because of the death
- Compensation for any property damage caused by the accident that caused the death of the loved one
- Pain and suffering
- Reasonable funeral expenses
As an experienced attorney in wrongful death cases, I understand the emotion and needs of victims of wrongful death. Wrongful death is the most personal of personal injury cases. I have the experience to help anyone through this trying time.
