Wrongful Death

When we lose a loved one due to the negligence of another, surviving family members oftentimes have mixed emotions about seeking monetary relief. There is no amount of money that can bring a lost relative back to life. However, a monetary award is the only way the law recognizes the value of life, compensates for the loss, and penalizes the party at fault.

The shock over the sudden death of a loved one can be both emotionally and financially devastating. Our Firm helps survivors of wrongful death victims pursue their legal right to financial compensation for their loss. Our attorneys have substantial experience litigating wrongful death claims in multiple jurisdictions across the country.

The right to compensation for the families of persons killed by another’s negligence is provided by the legislatures in all 50 states. Every state has a Wrongful Death statute that provides rights and remedies for the survivors of the deceased.

A monetary recovery assure the ability of a wife, husband, children and other family members to reestablish their sense of financial security and focus on coping with the resultant grief and inevitable change going on in their lives.

Proving wrongful death damages requires an experienced attorney to maximize recovery for the family of any person killed by another’s negligence or fault. Valuation of a wrongful death claim is affected by many factors, including disputed issues of liability, contributory negligence, comparative negligence, assumption of risk, and proximate causation. Consequently, it is important not to confuse the value of a case with the true value of the departed loved one’s life.

Does the Firm handle cases in my hometown?

Yes. Willoughby Doyle is a national law firm. We represent clients in catastrophic injury cases across the country. Our lawyers are licensed to practice in California, New York, Florida, Ohio, and the District of Columbia. The attorneys of Willoughby Doyle will obtain admission in any state where our technical expertise and trial experience can make a difference subject to the rules of each jurisdiction. Please contact our Firm for a FREE case evaluation.