What is a wrongful death?

Sadly, sometimes people die through the negligence of others. In the aftermath of a wrongful death, it’s crucial to consult a lawyer who can guide you in understanding potential compensation areas, from loss of earnings to mental anguish.

Aside from the emotional impact, wrongful death can have a big impact on the finances of the family left behind, especially if they relied on the deceased for financial support. This is why there are compensation laws to help recover things like loss of financial support, loss of domestic support, treatment expenses and funeral expenses.

Wrongful death specialists at MEJ can guide you through a wrongful death claim process with sensitivity, privacy and compassion.

The claim process

Wrongful death claims are usually made by the immediate family of the deceased person, like a spouse, domestic partner, parent, sibling or child.  There are some situations when others can also claim.  MEJ will advise you further about whether you are eligible to bring a claim in all of the circumstances.  The claim can be brought against the person or entity, such as a hospital, which wrongfully caused the loved one’s death.

It is important to work with specialists in wrongful death claims to help simplify the process at one of the most difficult times of your life.