Practice Areas - Wrongful Death
Maryland and District of Columbia Wrongful Death Lawyer, Bradley D. Schwartz:
Representing the Families of Wrongful Death Victims since 1973
“Wrongful Death” is a legal term that refers to the type of lawsuit that is filed by the loved ones of a person who has died due to the negligence of another. Wrongful Death cases can be based on a variety of accidents and injuries, including medical malpractice, birth injuries, hospital negligence, nursing home negligence, car accidents, and dangerous or defective products. There are subtle differences between a personal injury and wrongful death lawsuit. In most cases they are the same and success will depend on proving that negligence was the cause of the injuries or death. The greatest difference is the available damages and to whom the compensation is paid.
Wrongful Death Damages
When you prevail in a wrongful death lawsuit, the damages you recover depend upon your relationship to the person who died. If you are a parent who has lost a child, your damages would include loss of companionship, mental anguish caused by your child's death, and possibly future loss of financial contributions from your child. If your husband or wife died, your damages would include loss of companionship, potential financial contributions, and mental anguish. For children who lose a parent, the available damages depend on the age of the child. Minor children can recover the money that the parent would have contributed to raising him or her. Adult children may also recover what a parent would have contributed to them. Regardless of age, children recover mental anguish and loss of companionship damages. Wrongful death damages also generally include medical and funeral expenses, pain and suffering before death, and occasionally, loss of inheritance and punitive damages.
In Wrongful Death Actions, an Experienced Attorney is Crucial
From our offices, we have successfully represented the families and beneficiaries of the victims of wrongful death throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C. and other statessince 1973. In times of grief it is obviously difficult for family members to understand the importance of a prompt investigation of the circumstances of death, preservation of evidence and identification of responsible parties. At the Law Offices of Bradley D. Schwartz, P.A., we have the resources and experience it takes to bring your case to a successful resolution.
We know your rights. We will fight for them. Contact us and let us do the rest of the work.
