Losing a loved one or family member unexpectedly is a challenging time. Learning that their loss did not have to happen can worsen the situation. If you suspect that someone else’s actions led to their untimely death, you could have a right to a legal claim.
A Jackson wrongful death lawyer could help you pursue justice on behalf of your deceased loved one. Reach out to the compassionate team of attorneys at Reaves Law Firm, PLLC to file suit against the responsible party.
Whenever one person or business’ actions cause another person to pass away, the surviving family members of the deceased might have legal grounds to bring a wrongful death claim. They could bring a legal claim even if the death was accidental, so long as they can prove that the wrongdoer acted carelessly, negligently, or recklessly. They could also file suit if the wrongdoer intentionally caused their loved one’s death, such as in a willful act of criminal violence.
Wrongful death civil lawsuits are different from criminal prosecutions, even if they are based on the same action. If a family prevails in a wrongful death suit, the court could award them compensation for their losses. A family can often pursue financial recovery from the wrongdoer that caused their loved one’s death, even if they are the subject of a criminal prosecution for the same wrongful action. For example, if a defendant fatally shoots someone, that victim’s family could sue the defendant for money to compensate them for their loss. The existence of a criminal prosecution against the defendant could be used as evidence against them in a civil suit.
Our caring untimely death lawyers in Jackson understand just how difficult it can be to lose a loved one suddenly. They could work hard to help a family seek justice for that loss.
Unfortunately, fatal accidents are not all that uncommon in the Jackson area. They often occur after any of the following accidents:
Regardless of the cause, an aggressive team of attorneys in Jackson could investigate to uncover if anyone bears liability for a person’s sudden death.
Sadly, not every person who grieves the sudden loss of a person can bring about a legal claim. According to Mississippi state law, only the following parties are eligible to pursue a wrongful death suit in Jackson, a deceased person’s:
Regardless of who files the claim, courts award compensation to the surviving spouse and children first. If there are no surviving children or spouses, the courts award payment to the deceased’s parents or siblings.
Because figuring out eligibility to file a wrongful death claim can be complicated, it is important to speak with a seasoned attorney in Jackson about a specific case.
A sudden loss can have an enormous impact on a family. In addition to losing your companionship and emotional support, you can also experience financial hardships, especially if your loved one contributed significantly to the family’s finances. Without your loved one’s paycheck, your family might find it hard to make ends meet.
Let a dedicated Jackson wrongful death lawyer help you and your family seek the financial recovery you need and deserve. Call Reaves Law Firm, PLLC now.
