wrongful Death

Duty of Care: First, we will prove that the defendant owed a duty of care to your loved one. “Duty of care” refers to the reasonable expectation on the defendant to exercise a certain level of care. For example, a doctor is expected to order appropriate tests, make accurate diagnoses, and administer appropriate treatment. A driver is expected to be sober and obey traffic laws.

Breach of Duty of Care: Our lawyer will help demonstrate that the defendant failed to meet their duty of care. For example, a driver may have driven drunk or run a red light. A doctor might not have ordered a necessary test that would have led to an accurate diagnosis; they could also misinterpret test results or prescribe the wrong type or dosage of medication. A business owner could fail to shovel their sidewalk, resulting in a slip-and-fall accident.

Causation: You must prove that the defendant’s breach of their duty of care led directly to your loved one’s death. For example, if an attorney shows that a doctor’s failure to properly diagnose a condition led to inappropriate or delayed care, and that this failure to receive timely and appropriate care led to your loved one’s death, a wrongful death suit would apply.

Damages: You’ll need to be able to prove that you suffered damages due to your loved one’s death. If you relied on this relative’s income to pay bills, for example, you could receive compensation. You might also recover funds for medical bills, funeral expenses, and more.