Renton Wrongful Death Attorney
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences we will ever have. When their death is caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, the anguish can be even worse. Nothing can ever fully compensate for the loss of someone you love. However, filing a wrongful death claim can help you achieve justice by holding the wrongdoer responsible for their actions. Additionally, monetary awards can help ease some of the burdens caused by your loved one’s death.
At Brumley Law Firm, our Renton personal injury attorneys have been assisting wrongful death clients in Renton and the surrounding areas secure the full compensation they deserve for more than a decade. We serve our clients with compassion and dedication and have a proven track record of getting our clients the maximum award they are entitled to. We know this is an emotional and stressful time and we are here to protect your rights and help you get through it.
Call us today at (833) 832-2727 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation. We will listen to you, answer your questions, explain your options, and help you take the next steps. If we represent you, we will fight tirelessly to get you every dollar you are owed.
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death is a death caused by another party’s negligence or fault. The wrongful party could be a person, business, or government entity, depending on the facts of the case.
In many ways, a wrongful death claim is a continuation of the right to bring a personal injury claim. If the deceased person had lived after the incident, they would have been able to file a claim to recover compensation for their injuries and damage. In a wrongful death case, that right falls to the decedent’s representatives to recover damages sustained by the beneficiaries of the decedent.
Washington’s wrongful death statute provides that the deceased person’s personal representative can bring the wrongful death claim for the economic and noneconomic damages sustained by the decedent’s beneficiaries.
In Washington State,, the beneficiaries are the spouse, registered domestic partner, child or children of the deceased. If there is no spouse, registered domestic partner, or children, the action can be maintained for the benefit of the parents or siblings of the deceased.
Compensation for Renton Wrongful Death Claims
In a Renton wrongful death claim, you may be able to recover for the economic and noneconomic damages sustained by the beneficiaries of the deceased.
The economic damages are much easier to value and calculate. They include things like medical and funeral expenses, loss of a victim’s earnings, and loss of insurance benefits.
Noneconomic damages are not as easily valued because they are intangible and subjective. They include things such as pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and loss of love and companionship.
A beneficiary’s noneconomic damages can be even more significant than their economic damages. You need an experienced Renton wrongful death lawyer to properly value all damages and to aggressively fight to get the maximum compensation the beneficiaries deserve.
How A Renton Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help
To be successful in a wrongful death action, you need to prove specific elements exist. You need to prove that:
- The defendant(s) had a duty to the deceased person.
- The defendant(s) breached that duty.
- The decedent died as a result of that breach of duty.
- The beneficiaries of the deceased person suffered damages because of the death.
These elements are not proven easily. You must have evidence to prove your claims. An experienced Renton wrongful death attorney will know how to gather and present the necessary evidence to prove your case.
The attorneys at Brumley Law Firm will perform a thorough investigation of your case to determine the cause(s) and the parties who may be responsible for your loved one’s death. Then, we will begin gathering the evidence to prove your claim and get you the justice and compensation you are entitled to.
Contact Our Renton Wrongful Death Attorneys Today
Our experienced and dedicated Renton wrongful death attorneys have been successfully representing wrongful death clients in Renton and the surrounding areas for more than ten years. Our Renton wrongful death lawyers will fight tirelessly to get the justice and maximum compensation you deserve.
Call us at (833) 832-2727 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. We will listen, answer your questions, explain your rights, and help you take the next right steps.