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Accountability for Wrongful Death in Alabama

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Losing a loved one in an accident can be one of the most difficult and stressful times in a person’s life. While the grieving process is different for everyone, if your loved one died as a result of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, it is normal to want answers and to want the wrongdoer brought to justice.

Who can sue for wrongful death?

A qualified representative of a deceased person’s estate can pursue a lawsuit on behalf of the deceased person to seek compensation from the negligent person or company whose negligent actions or inactions caused the wrongful death.

Of course, money won’t bring back or replace your loved one, but it can provide financial stability for family members left behind, while holding the negligent party accountable.

What are the requirements?

In order to prove to a court in Alabama that another party is responsible for your loved one’s death, you must show:

  • Your loved one’s death was caused by the conduct or inaction of another person or company

  • Either the other person or company’s conduct was negligent or a matter of strict liability

  • Your loved one left surviving beneficiaries or dependents who will be affected by the loss, and

  • A hardship resulted from the untimely death

You may have to establish the presence of additional factors, depending on the circumstances of your case.

How does compensation work?

In Alabama, punitive damages are the only type of monetary damages available in a wrongful death case, but punitive damages can be quite significant and generally proportional to the severity of the negligent conduct which caused the death.

What should we do first?

There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to pursue an action for wrongful death on behalf of your loved one. We offer free initial consultations in these kinds of cases, and would like to sit down with you and discuss your circumstances. We can then recommend a course of action to seek justice for your loved one and financial stability for surviving family members. Call 334-365-2782 today to arrange an appointment, or send an email inquiry to info@nancykirbylaw.com.

There are time limits for filing lawsuits, so don’t delay if you think you have a claim.

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