Handling Wrongful Death Litigation in Seattle, Washington
Death is a natural part of life, and it's never easy. But when it comes unexpectedly, it's much more difficult for the survivors. And when it comes as the result of a preventable, negligent accident, the grief and outrage can be too much to bear.
You deserve a fair settlement. If you need a lawyer to pursue it, we can help. At the Law Office of Daniel R. Whitmore, we handle wrongful death cases with dedication, diligence and respect – both for the departed and the surviving family.
Attorney Daniel R. Whitmore is a well-respected advocate. Clients benefit from the experience, skill and hands-on personal attention he brings to each case. For a free consultation, call 206-792-7823 or contact our firm online today.
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Never Lose Sight of What's Most Important
In wrongful death litigation, it's especially important for the attorney to get to know the client. We listen to our clients' stories first.
Finding out who your loved one was and what he or she meant in your life is the first step toward building a relationship based on trust. At the same time, it helps us partially assess what kind of benefits might be available to you.
What Goes Into a Wrongful Death Settlement?
The legal survivors ("statutory beneficiaries") in a wrongful death claim can seek compensation for a number of things. These include, but are not limited to:
- Loss of companionship
- Pain and suffering on the part of the deceased prior to death
- Loss of "net accumulations to the estate" (essentially, what the deceased would have earned minus what he or she would have spent).
It is very difficult to assign a "value" to these factors. At the Law Office of Daniel R. Whitmore, we work with experts to show the insurance company (or the jury, if necessary) what will be a fair settlement in your case.
Who Can Receive a Wrongful Death Settlement?
To be a plaintiff in a wrongful death lawsuit, you must first be what is called a "statutory beneficiary" of the deceased. This can be a spouse, minor child or anyone else who was financially dependent on the deceased. If the victim was a minor child, the parents will qualify as statutory beneficiaries.
Attorney Whitmore handles wrongful death and severe personal injury from motor vehicle accidents, worksite/construction accidents and more.
To schedule a free consultation, call 206-792-7823 or contact us online today.
