According to All Law, wrongful death cases are the results of negligence or intentional harm. Wrongful death claims allow the estate of the deceased person to file a lawsuit against the party who is legally liable for the death.

Wrongful death cases are devastating for the loved ones left behind to grieve. But tragically, things can get even worse.

Other Parties Will Try to Take Advantage of You

Insurance companies often try to trick you into accepting a settlement amount that is much lower than you deserve. They make it seem generous and the best available offer. They take advantage of your stress and grief and try to convince to settle and avoid the complications of court. But don’t fall for this. Consult your attorney so that you can negotiate the full compensation that you’re entitled to. Additionally, The American Bar Association warns that in some wrongful death cases, loved ones of victims run into trouble with Medicaid unfairly depleting funds.

Additionally, the party at fault will probably hire their own lawyer who will try to claim that you deserve less compensation or none at all.

You Have Every Reason to Pursue Compensation

In a wrongful death case, you might face costs for medical expenses, funeral expenses, and more. To make matters more complicated, your family might have lost the primary breadwinner of your household.

Depending on your case, you may also be able to collect additional damages for your pain and suffering resulting from the sudden loss of your loved one, including loss of companionship, mental anguish from the loss, and even damages for pain and suffering your loved one endured before passing away.

How We Can Help?

The Law Office of Brian K. Branch, PC can review your loved one’s medical expenses, funeral expenses, and estimate pain and suffering based on the injuries your loved one sustained. We take the time to understand your family and your unique loss.

Nothing can replace the person who was tragically lost in a wrongful death. We understand that. What we are here to do is help handle the compensation that you are legally entitled to in a wrongful death case. We help you balance the grieving process with the legal process. We’ll be there for you so that you can be there for the rest of your family and friends. Our experience in similar cases will help you avoid the all-too-common ways that other parties try to take advantage of the loved ones involved in a wrongful death case.

We know that your grieving process takes time, that’s why we give you the space you need for that while taking care of the legal matters that require a timetable.

Your family needs you, so we let you take care of them while we protect your legal rights and work towards the best possible outcome in the midst of tragedy. If you’ve lost a loved one, don’t risk even more injustice happening. We’re here for you! Get started today by calling 505-207-4401 or contacting us online.

Law Office of Brian K Branch, PC

715 Marquette Ave. NW

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

Tel: 505-207-4401