How does a wrongful death lawsuit work?

The first step is to assess whether a family has a viable wrongful death claim related to a loved one’s death. The best way to determine the viability of your claim is to have an experienced wrongful death attorney review the circumstances of the death. After evaluating the facts leading to your loved one’s death, an attorney at Herrman & Herrman can discuss your legal options.

If an attorney believes that you have a viable wrongful death claim, the attorney will need to conduct a detailed investigation into your loved one’s death and gather evidence for the legal claim.

An attorney will also need to calculate the monetary value of your case by examining all medical bills, funeral expenses, income brought in by the deceased, and other factors. The case can then be filed on your behalf.

Once the case has been filed, there will be a period in which the opposing sides exchange evidence to further develop the case. At this time, negotiations may take place to seek a settlement and avoid a full trial. The last step of the process would be the actual trial where the evidence is presented, and the court decides the outcome.