Wrongful Death

Wrongful death cases arise from a variety of circumstances including car accidents; truck accidents; dangerous or defective products, such as prescription drugs; slips and falls; workplace and job-related mishaps; and construction site accidents. Whatever the cause, the law firm of Ted A. Greve & Associates, P.A., can help you. Negligence must be proven in wrongful death cases, and our wrongful death attorneys are highly skilled in helping clients prove that the four critical components of negligence exist in their claim:

• the defendant had a duty to the deceased,
• the defendant failed in that duty (breach of duty),
• that the fatality was caused by the defendant’s breach of duty, and
• that the survivors are entitled to damages as a result of the loss of their loved one.

The term "wrongful death" includes the claims of husbands, wives, children, parents, brothers, sisters and financially dependent children [whether or not formally adopted] when negligence, reckless or intentional misconduct has caused the death of a family member. Wrongful death claims include every type of accidental death, no matter the specific cause.

All states authorize surviving family members to be compensated for both economic and non-economic losses, including loss of financial support, love, care, comfort, supervision, guidance, and household assistance. Some states also allow surviving family members to be compensated for their personal grief and suffering. Who is entitled to sue and the damages that can be sought vary from state to state and are controlled by written statutes.

In addition to establishing negligence, the joint life expectancy of the deceased and the survivor or beneficiary must be presented (to establish the loss of future earnings) and the relationship of the survivor and deceased must also be shown. Finally, effective presentation of the non-economical or emotional loss suffered by the survivor is critical to a fair award of damages.

If you have lost a loved one due to another’s misconduct or carelessness, contact Ted A. Greve & Associates, P.A. While you are combating grief, our wrongful death lawyers will be helping you fight for your loved one’s rights and prepare you for a life beyond your current grief. We can also protect your rights with insurance companies whose first consideration is to decrease their liability in wrongful death claims. Our goal is to make sure that you are treated fairly. We have handled tens of thousands of injury claims, and we pledge to serve you and to provide the best possible representation with the utmost degree of professionalism. Your case will be handled as if it were our own.

For more information, visit our Wrongful Death Frequently Asked Questions.

Contact us online through our free evaluation form if you have any questions about your claim.

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