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After a person dies suddenly at the hands of another party, there are many questions the family of the deceased have, and understandably so. If you lost a loved one after a personal injury, how exactly do you see achieving legal justice on their behalf?
While no legal process or amount of money can make up for the loss of a loved one, obtaining compensation will ease some financial strain you have to endure when your loved one is taken from you. It also holds the responsible party accountable for their actions. If you decide to pursue a claim, a Virginia Beach wrongful death attorney can help you with that process.
Wrongful death is the legal terminology that is used when one party dies because of another party’s negligence, intentional behavior, or wrongdoing. The deceased party cannot seek their own legal justice, so that legal justice can be pursued by close family members. Surviving spouse, children, or parents have the ability to file on behalf of the deceased.
In both wrongful death and murder, a person loses his or her life because of another’s actions. That is where the similarities end. A wrongful death claim is a civil process. During a civil process, no jail time is served. Only compensation can be sought.
A murder is prosecuted through a criminal process. During a criminal suit, jail time can be the final verdict to punish the negligent party.
A person whose reckless or intentional actions lead to the death of another party can be held both civilly and criminally liable, depending on the situation. If the responsible party is deemed to be both civilly and criminally liable for the death, they may have to both pay compensation and serve time behind bars.
There are a variety of damages you can pursue against the liable party, depending on your specific situation. Some of the damages you can recoup include:
Any suit has the potential to be denied by the courts or to be successful and result in compensation for the victim. The statistics clearly show that victims who use effective legal representation to help them with their wrongful death claims have a higher chance to have a successful claim. These individuals also tend to obtain higher amounts of compensation at the conclusion of their claim.
If you have suffered a tragedy, Scott R. Barney, Esq. is a Hampton Roads wrongful death attorney who is committed to providing Virginians with justice. You deserve the highest amount of compensation after the loss of a loved one due to the actions of a negligent party. Call my Virginia Beach personal injury law office to set up a free consultation at (757) 296-8343 today.
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