Nebraska Wrongful Death Attorney and Civil Claims
A wrongful death attorney can file a civil court claim against a person, an entity, or an estate that has caused the wrongful death of another person. The civil court action can be filed even if there was a criminal trial that did not result in a conviction. For example, the O. J. Simpson criminal case did not convict, but the plaintiffs were able to pursue damage claims in civil court for wrongful death of Nicole Brown Simpson and they were awarded damages by a jury. The wrongful death attorney will collect evidence, call witnesses, experts, and cross examine witnesses in court. A jury in such a trial, if they award damages, can also award hefty punitive damages. Consult your wrongful death attorney immediately if you feel a loved one’s death is wrongful, due to negligence, deliberate action, workplace exposure to hazards, or product defect.