If someone you love was the victim of a fatality caused by negligence, your family is entitled to compensation. With guidance and direction from our wrongful death team, you can request compensation for pain and suffering, loss of companionship and guidance, and loss of your loved one’s financial contributions to your family.
A wrongful death lawyer on the Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, team who serves Newton, North Carolina, could help you prove the cause of your loved one’s death, identify the responsible party, and build a successful evidence file and lawsuit. We also aim to help you avoid a lengthy trial by guiding you toward a favorable settlement with the at-fault party or their representative.
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Recoverable Damages for Your Family’s Loss
If a member of your family lost their life due to negligence, you and other family members could be entitled to financial compensation. According to GS §28A-18-2, the damages North Carolina law may allow you to recover include:
- Medical care related to the accident that led to your loved one’s demise
- Compensation for your loved one’s physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Necessary funeral and burial expenses for your loved one’s final arrangements
- Compensation for your loved one’s financial contributions to your family
You are also entitled to recover compensation for loss of society, companionship, and consortium. When you are ready to seek monetary recovery, we are ready to advocate for you.
Why Choose Our Firm to Handle Your Wrongful Death Lawsuit
On your own, the wrongful death compensation process can be challenging and arduous. While your family copes with making final arrangements and emotional recovery, our team gets to work building your case and fighting for your financial recovery. We will:
- Update you throughout the legal process
- Obtain, complete, and submit forms and documents
- Obtain, organize, and present evidence
- Negotiate for a favorable settlement for you
In addition to these actions, our team will ensure your case meets all required legal parameters and is filed in accordance with the statute of limitations. We also make sure all paperwork is in order and conduct interviews and depositions as needed.
We Help You Define the Negligence That Leads to Compensation
When a death occurs because of another party’s negligent actions or inaction, it constitutes wrongful death. When our team represents you, we start by listening to the details of your loved one’s demise with compassion and understanding. We want to determine if your loved one’s death was due to negligence and whether this warrants financial liability.
We will need to prove the at-fault party owed your loved one a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused your loved one’s demise. We must then prove the value of your damages and use the evidence we obtain on your behalf to steer settlement negotiations.
We Can Help Identify Who Qualifies for Compensation
In a wrongful death action, the loved ones who survive the decedent all feel the emotional impact of the loss. In North Carolina, only specific family members are legally eligible to file a case for financial compensation. Typically, the following family members are entitled to compensation:
- Spouse
- Biological and adopted children
- Biological and adopted parents
You will need to review your familial relationship with one of our team members, as other family members may qualify for compensation under certain circumstances. At Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, a wrongful death lawyer serving Newton can help you determine who can file, assess your financial damages, and represent you in court if a favorable settlement agreement is not possible.
Our Team Makes Sure You Comply with the Statute of Limitations
In a wrongful death action, the filing deadline is determined according to the date of your loved one’s demise, not the date of their initial injury. The wrongful death statute of limitations in North Carolina is generally two years, according to GS §1-53.
If you fail to comply with the statutory filing deadline, the at-fault party may request to have your lawsuit summarily dismissed. If that happens, you may not have any further legal options to compel them to compensate you. With early involvement, we can help you avoid that negative outcome by:
- Identifying the at-fault party
- Navigating the statute of limitations
- Ensuring your lawsuit is filed on time
Our team is committed to seeking the best possible outcome for your lawsuit, which includes ensuring that you do not run out of time or compensation options.
Hear from Our Satisfied Clients
Civil litigation, including wrongful death lawsuits, can be complex and time-consuming when you represent yourself. Clients our team has served shared the following testimonials after entrusting their case to us:
- “I have used his services as well as seen him represent others in court situations. He represents his clients well and is very professional.” – Gene
- “I went to Josh a little over a year ago to help me with a case. He made me feel confident in the case and totally optimistic. I recommend him highly to anyone.” – Jayne
- “He patiently walked us through all the issues involved and helped guide us through every step of the way. In the end, I could not have asked for a better outcome.” – A Civil Litigation Client
When we represent you and your family, we want to fight as hard for you as we have for previous clients. Our goal is to ensure your family gets the compensation you are entitled to for the negligence that led to the loss of your loved one.
Put Our Wrongful Death Lawyer Serving Newton to Work for Your Family
If negligence led to the demise of someone you love, our team can help you fight for compensation. Contact one of our Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, team members today to find out how hard we can fight for your financial recovery.
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