When you lose a loved one from natural causes, you’re likely grieving and having a difficult time accepting their death.
Situations That Could Lead to Wrongful Death
Unfortunately, many acts of negligence could turn catastrophic and lead to the death of your loved one. No matter how safe and vigilant they were, if someone else wasn’t paying attention and caused an accident, your family member could have lost their life from the other person’s mistake. You might be wondering if the situation that resulted in the death of your loved one is grounds for a wrongful death claim. If someone else’s negligence was the direct cause of their passing, then it’s likely that you could file for financial recovery. Here are some of the scenarios that could result in you needing the help of a wrongful death lawyer:
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Work Injuries
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Premises Liability
All of these accidents have one thing in common: negligence. When you hire a lawyer from our firm to help you with your claim, we’ll investigate what happened and how the responsible party was negligent. That way, we can prove they were at fault for your loved one’s death and that it could have been prevented. If you don’t recognize what happened to your loved one from one of these scenarios, don’t worry. Our Bentonville wrongful death attorney could still be helpful for your family. At McMath Woods, we’ll answer all your questions about a potential claim and ensure you feel supported at every step of a wrongful death claim or lawsuit.