Wrongful Death Attorney in Wilmington

Wrongful death refers to a legal claim that occurs when someone dies due to the negligence or intentional actions of another party. This negligence may manifest in car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, defective products, and intentional acts like assault.

Each wrongful death case is unique. For this reason, establishing the party liable for wrongful death depends on the specific circumstances of the case. It could be an individual, a business, a medical professional, or another entity responsible for your loved one's death.

Damages in a wrongful death case may include medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of financial support, emotional distress, and so on. Again, since each case is unique, the damages you could recover will also depend on the specifics of your loved one's case.

Proving wrongful death involves establishing the following:

• The defendant owed your loved one a duty of care
• The defendant's negligence or intentional misconduct
• The link between their actions and the death of a loved one
• The resulting damages 

Proving these four elements may seem pretty straightforward on paper, but they are not in real life. That's why you need someone with experience handling these cases to fight for you.

When calculating the value of a wrongful death case, we usually look at different factors, such as the circumstances of the death, the economic and non-economic losses incurred, and the emotional impact on the survivors.

Not if you hire one from Morgan and Morgan. Here, we'll never ask you for any upfront payment. Instead, we only get paid if we win and obtain a verdict or settlement.

Wrongful death is a broad topic with many twists and turns. For this reason, you have a better chance of obtaining compensation by hiring an attorney to represent you than facing the other party without legal representation. To find out if you have a valid wrongful death claim, tell us about your case by filling out our free case evaluation form.