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Death of a loved one is never easy, and the logistics and legal matters that arise in such events can add more stress and grief to an already terrible time in your life. And when the death occurs as a result of someone's carelessness or negligence, matters get significantly more complicated.

If you are the surviving spouse or child of a deceased loved one, you may have a wrongful death claim against those whose carelessness caused the death. Whether it was a drunk driving incident, a catastrophic accident, such as a train or jet crash, or negligent care-taking in an elderly home, we can help do our part in making this ordeal just a bit more manageable for you.

Call us today to speak to a licensed attorney about how we can help you in this difficult time.

Why File a Wrongful Death Claim

When you’re experiencing shock and grief following the wrongful death of your family member, it’s difficult to even fathom taking someone to court. You just want the situation over with, so you can continue the process of grieving. For some people, it might feel like pouring salt on an open wound, reliving that day over and over again. But now is not the time to give up.

Filing a wrongful death claim ensures the person who took your family member’s life will get justice. While getting them to serve time won’t bring back your loved one, what it will do is provide them with the consequence they deserve. What is more, justice can prevent another wrongful death from occurring in the future when the offender is behind bars.

Lastly, filing a wrongful death claim can help you recover financial compensation. This compensation can be used to pay for your deceased family member’s funeral, medical expenses, and bills. It can also be used to help support any family members who may have lived with this person who may now be struggling financially due to their passing.

Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Handle

At Montanez Yu, we can take on a wide variety of different wrongful death cases, including:

Car or public transportation accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Pharmaceutical accidents (e.g., being prescribed the wrong medication or dosage)
Medical malpractice
Defective products
Workplace accidents
Child or elder abuse/neglect
A dog attack
Slip and fall accidents
Construction accidents
And more
Call us today to speak to a licensed attorney about how we can help you in this difficult time.