Wrongful Death Lawyer in Birmingham

Helping your Alabama family through a tragedy

"Wrongful death" is a death caused by the misconduct of another person or entity. A wrongful death claim can be brought as a civil lawsuit, usually by the victim’s close relatives.  To have a civil claim for wrongful death, the claimant must prove, in whole or in part, that the death was more likely than not caused by the misconduct of another; despite whether that person intended to kill the victim or not.  By law, survivors of the deceased victim are entitled to compensation for a wrongful death.  

The Defendant must have been deemed negligent or strictly liable for the victim’s death for the victim’s survivors to recover.  That negligent and/or intentional misconduct can be anything from an intentional reckless act to one of mere negligence. The act can be carried out by an individual person or a corporation, such as a drug company or over-the-road hauler.  Receiving compensation on a wrongful death claim is similar to someone being compensated for an injury caused by some sort of wrongdoing in a Birmingham personal injury case .

If your loved one has suffered a death as a result of an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, punitive damages, and pain and suffering.  To find out if you can recover for losses related to your loved one's death, contact the Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at Taylor & Taylor toll free, 888-353-4162.

We manage all aspects of your wrongful death claim and the complexity of your particular case.  A wrongful death action involves many steps from the initial investigation, discovery, mediation and, if necessary, trial, when the parties cannot come to an agreed upon settlement.  Because the deadline to file a wrongful death claim under Alabama state law is two years from the time of death, it's important to file the case as soon as possible.  We can help. Our lawyers are committed to achieving justice against those who have caused the untimely death of a loved one.  Call 888-353-4162 now for a free consultation.

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Contact our Birmingham Wrongful Death Lawyers to discuss your case and receive a free consultation or call us at 888-353-4162.