What Should I Do After a Car Wreck Death in Charlotte, NC

If you lost a loved one due to a car wreck in Charlotte, NC, reach out to our experienced wrongful death attorneys. Suppose the other driver was careless or reckless in their behavior. In that case, you and your surviving family members might be entitled to compensation. We understand this is a difficult time, and our compassionate lawyers will explain your options for a legal claim. We'll review the facts of your claim and let you know what you may be able to expect during the claims process.

To initiate a wrongful death claim, we'll need to put the at-fault party and their insurance company on notice of our intentions. If any other relevant parties are involved, we'll notify them too. For example, suppose your loved one was involved with a driver in a company vehicle. In that case, their employer may be included in the claim. However, some accidents could affect a multitude of parties. For instance, in a commercial trucking accident, the parties could consist of the driver, the company they work for, a truck part manufacturer (if faulty mechanics had anything to do with the crash), and even the company that loads the truck. Sometimes overloaded or improperly secured cargo can cause an accident.

The insurance company will conduct its own investigation. Still, it's highly beneficial to have your legal representatives perform an independent investigation. Relying solely on the insurance company's investigation could leave you with less compensation than you deserve, particularly when it's their policyholder at fault.

Our investigators examine the scene of the accident to see if important details may have been missed, such as undocumented road hazards and nearby CCTV footage. If there were road hazards like a pothole or a missing traffic sign, the city, county, or federal government may have some fault. Additionally, another perspective of the accident caught on a home security camera may be able to provide pertinent details that were overlooked. We'll also work with you to obtain your loved one's medical records and any other paperwork related to their death for evidence.

Right after the death of a loved one, you're bearing the burden of a lot of emotional trauma. In this state, you may want to reconsider talking to the insurance company on your own. If you were in an accident, they would likely want your statement. However, you don't necessarily want to make any offhand statements that may hurt your claim. Instead, tell them you will return their call and get in touch with us. We'll help you prepare for the kind of questions they may ask to ensure you don't damage your claim's potential. Once we've taken on your case, we will take over all communication with the insurance companies and any other relevant parties so you can grieve in peace.

In a tragic accident requiring medical care before death, medical providers will expect payment from the estate. Managing these bills can be exhausting, especially if the estate doesn't have funds to cover these medical bills. Under such circumstances, it's not a good idea to ignore these bills because the estate could wind up in collections causing more frustration to an already complex process. Your loved one may have had some type of life or accidental death insurance that could be used to stave off these creditors and pay for funeral and burial expenses until your wrongful death claim comes through. Suppose accidental death or life insurance isn't enough to pay off medical providers. In that case, we can negotiate with them on your behalf to suspend the payment until we arrive at a settlement or court award for wrongful death. Hospitals are used to such arrangements and file a lien on any future settlement.

A wrongful death claim could recover costs and losses for the following:

• Medical expenses
• Funeral and burial costs
• Lost income
• Loss of future income
• Loss of household services
• Emotional distress
• Pain and suffering the victim may have experienced prior to death
• Loss of affection
• Loss of guidance, security, and comfort (for underaged and dependent children)
• Punitive damages (if the at-fault party was guilty of extreme recklessness such as drunk driving)

For a successful wrongful death claim or lawsuit, the fault of the accident must be established. That's why we do our own intensive investigation. Once we have the evidence, we offer this to the other party's insurance company and work to negotiate a full and fair settlement for your family. If the insurance company isn't willing to take responsibility for their client's negligence, we then prepare to go to trial. Working with an attorney that is willing and ready to take this next step is vital. If you find yourself working with a law team that rarely, if ever, goes to trial, you run the risk of getting an unfair settlement because they would rather avoid the hassle.

We believe you should never settle for less than what is fair compensation. That's why we employ over 1,000 trial-ready lawyers at Morgan and Morgan. Our success stories number in the tens of thousands, and we find that our jury verdicts exceed pre-trial offers by substantial amounts. That doesn't mean you shouldn't settle for a fair offer. The trial aspect should only be visited after all other avenues for negotiation have been exhausted. However, working with a law team that approaches each claim as if it will end up in court can prove invaluable in your pursuit of a favorable settlement. Our law offices are well known in the insurance industry as we have a reputation for not backing down, which means you can rest on our strength.

Not only are we one of the largest law firms in the country, but we also have the resources and a broad network of professionals to aid in proving your claim. You will have the expertise of professional investigators, forensic scientists, expert witnesses, competent support staff, and an experienced wrongful death lawyer fighting on your side.

When it comes to something as important as your family's financial future, don't settle for less than the best. Our services are free if we don't win. Now that you've asked "what should I do after a car wreck death in Charlotte, NC," and learned important next steps, it's time to contact Morgan and Morgan for a free and confidential case evaluation. While we understand nothing can replace your loved one, we will ensure you get the compensation you deserve to provide for your family's needs.