Wrongful Death Attorney
When a person dies during the course of their job, or while under supervised play, a wrongful death attorney should be immediately consulted. The survivors of the decedent, or their estate will be entitled to claim for damages and losses that are incurred as a result of this wrongful death. These damages would include any medical or hospital bills, ambulance services, lost income and potential income, physical property damage, and other items that the wrongful death attorney may make claims for on behalf of survivors or the estate.
If negligence is involved, the case may go to a jury trial, and juries can award punitive damages. There may be a criminal case in addition to the civil wrongful death case. Your wrongful death attorney can look at the evidence and advise you with regard to any court actions you should be taking because of this unfortunate and untimely wrongful death.