Wrongful Death
Unfortunately, we have all lost someone we care about, but when
it happens because of the carelessness or negligence of another,
the pain is even greater. There are few experiences as painful
as coping with a fatal accident. However, if you have experienced
such a tragedy, Nierman Law, P.L.C. can help.
Wrongful death is the term used when someone causes the death
of another person. It may have been caused by another person’s
actions or by their failure to act (which is called "negligence").
Since the person killed (known as the "decedent")
cannot file suit or collect damages, it is the family or representatives
of their estate that do so. The intent is to compensate family members who have suffered monetarily and
emotionally from the death. Damages can be assessed for lost wages
and benefits, loss of companionship, emotional pain and suffering
caused by the trauma and, in some cases, punitive damages.
Wrongful death can result from a wide variety of negligent conduct.
Representative cases include:
Please visit our Client Successes page to read about our firm’s
experience with wrongful death cases.
Liability
We are here to make sure that the victim’s survivors and beneficiaries
receive compensation for their loss. However, in order to hold a
defendant responsible for the death, it must be proven that the defendant's
conduct was the cause and that the death would not have occurred
without the defendant's act.
Time Limitations
In every state there is a time limit (known
as a "statute of limitations") regarding the filing
of your wrongful death lawsuit.
In Iowa, the law gives a plaintiff two years from the date they knew,
or should have known of the injury or death, with a maximum of
six years from the date of occurrence.
It is important that you contact an experienced wrongful death attorney
who can assist you in gathering all the necessary information and
insure that you meet all the legal filing requirements.
Insurance companies will try to reduce your claim to the lowest
amount possible, perhaps even less than the cost of your medical
expenses. Insurance companies have legal teams seeking to prevent
you from prevailing in your claim. You need a team on your side to
intelligently investigate all the technical and medical aspects of
your case. Nierman Law, P.L.C. can provide you with an
experienced legal team to help lead you through this complex process.
Contact
us today for
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