Tukwila Wrongful Death Lawyer

If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or wrongful act of another person, you are probably devastated, confused, and angry. At Brumley Law Firm, we understand that you and your family will never be the same.

We know that no amount of financial recovery can compensate you for your loss. However, we know that you deserve justice. We also know that receiving monetary compensation can help ease some of the burdens caused by your loved one’s death.

Our compassionate Tukwila wrongful death lawyers have been successfully representing wrongful death clients in Tukwila and the surrounding area for over a decade. We are dedicated to fighting for the rights of victims in this community and getting them the maximum compensation they deserve.

Let us help you. Call us at (833) 832-2727 today or go to our contact page and schedule a free consultation. A Tukwila personal injury attorney from our firm will evaluate your claim, answer your questions, explain your rights, and help you get justice.

Wrongful Death Claim Versus Survival Action

In Washington, if you are injured because of another party’s negligence or wrongful action, you have the right to pursue financial compensation for your damages. This is a basic personal injury claim.

However, if the injured person dies, the right to bring a claim for damages goes to his representative who would file the claim for the benefit of the deceased person’s beneficiaries. A wrongful death claim seeks compensation for the damages suffered by the deceased person’s beneficiaries.

A survival action could arise in addition to a wrongful death action if the deceased person survived for a period of time before dying due to their injuries. This action would be to recover for the deceased person’s pain and suffering and financial damages caused by the accident but before their death.

Liable Parties in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

As in a personal injury case, there are innumerable possible responsible parties in a wrongful death claim. You must prove certain elements to hold a defendant liable.

You must show that the defendant owed the deceased a duty of care and that the defendant breached that duty of care. You must also prove that the defendant’s breach of the duty caused the death of your loved one and that you have suffered actual damages because of the deceased’s death.

Some possible defendants in wrongful death actions include:

  • An employer, contractor, or worker in a workplace incident
  • The manufacturer of a defective product or equipment
  • Motor vehicle drivers
  • Medical providers
  • Government agencies
  • Criminal offenders

At Brumley Law Firm, we carefully examine the facts of each case to determine all possible causes and potentially liable parties.

Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Claims

There is a deadline for filing a wrongful death action. If you file a claim after the deadline has passed, you will not be able to recover compensation.

In Washington, the statute of limitations for most wrongful death actions is three years from the date of death. However, there are exceptions to this deadline.

For example, in a medical malpractice case in Washington State, you must file a claim within three years from the alleged negligent care or one year from the date you discovered the harm that led to death.

You must seek the advice of an experienced Tukwila wrongful death lawyer to understand your deadline for filing.

You also need to act promptly to recover important evidence to support your claim. Often, critical evidence is lost or diminished over a period of time. The Tukwila wrongful death lawyers at Brumley Law Firm get to work immediately to locate and secure evidence that supports your claim.

Contact Our Tukwila Wrongful Death Attorneys Today

If your loved one died because of another party’s negligence or wrongful actions, you may have the right to bring a wrongful death claim to recover damages you have suffered due to their death. The compassionate and dedicated Tukwila wrongful death lawyers at Brumley Law Firm are experienced in getting our wrongful death clients every dollar they deserve.

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We will listen to you, answer your questions, explain your options, and help you take the next steps to achieving justice and recovering the compensation you deserve.