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Las Vegas Wrongful Death Attorneys

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Wrongful death lawsuits are actions based on state statute, which allows immediate family members of a deceased victim to recover compensation for their losses suffered by the death of their loved one. In such cases, the victim must have died as a result of a wrongful or negligent act, which typically involves negligence, such as careless or reckless driving, or wrongdoing, such as drunk driving. Another example of wrongful death by negligence is when a person is killed as the result of using a defective product. If you believe that your loved one died as a result of negligence or wrongdoing by a person or entity in Nevada, contact an experienced Nevada wrongful death attorney to examine your legal rights and options. It is important to note that under Nevada statutes, a wrongful death claim must be filed within two years of the date of the death, so timeliness is of the greatest importance.

Nevada Wrongful Death Claims

Losing a loved one, regardless of how or why they died, is one of the most traumatic experiences in life. No amount of money can compensate for the loss of a family member. However, families that have lost a loved one not only experience emotional trauma, but also severe financial strain, particularly if the loved one was the family’s primary wage earner or sole breadwinner. This can be a devastating blow for those families. When such a loss is suffered by a family, it is important they consider filing a wrongful death claim, as there are a number of financial losses that may be sought as compensation, including:

  • Burial and funeral expenses: Funerals can be very costly and are probably the biggest expense faced by family members in the aftermath of a death.
  • Loss of love and companionship: These are some of the intangibles in a wrongful death claim, or “non-economic damages” in legal terms. For example, when someone loses a spouse in an accident, the at-fault party may be held liable for the remaining spouse’s loss of companionship. It is tough to put a price tag on "love" and "companionship." An experienced wrongful death lawyer can help family members come up with a monetary value for tangible and intangible losses suffered in a wrongful death case.
  • Lost future income: All present and future wages lost by the death of a loved one may be considered as possible compensation to help ease a family’s financial burdens suffered by a wrongful death.
  • Medical expenses: If the fatally injured victim received medical care before passing away, the family may pursue reimbursement for medical expenses from negligent persons or parties.
  • Punitive damages: This is awarded in cases such as product liability cases, where a manufacturer's negligence or wrongdoing may have caused a consumer to suffer a fatal injury. Such damages are awarded to discourage a company from acting negligently in the future.

All dependents and close family members of a deceased victim may be included in a Nevada wrongful death claim. Dependents typically include spouse and children. In cases where a victim took care of their parents, the parents may be considered dependents as well. There are several types of incidents that may result in a wrongful death claim in Nevada, including but not limited to:

Skilled Legal Representation for a Successful Nevada Wrongful Death Claim

It is in the best interest of anyone that has lost a loved one in an accident in Nevada to contact an experienced wrongful death attorney. The skilled Nevada wrongful death lawyers at the law offices of Shook & Stone offer their condolences as well as their legal assistance to anyone who has lost a loved one in a tragic accident in Nevada. Let us help you through this difficult time. We will fight for your rights and ensure that you receive fair and just compensation from negligent parties for your irreparable loss.