A untimely loss of a loved one as the result of a wrongful act of another individual is completely unbearable and devastating. A wrongful death leaves the family members in heart-wrenching loss of a primary source of income as well as expensive medical bills. The most common reasons for a wrongful death lawsuits include death occur due to a car accident, a work-related accident, medical malpractice and any other unlawful act. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, it is reported that an average of 90,000 wrongful deaths occurred in 2017 and the count was relatively higher as compared to 2016. Most of the wrongful deaths occur due to the road accidents alone, excluding other causes of a wrongful death. Types of Wrongful Death Damages
Financial Contribution Loss
Companionship Loss
Funeral Expenses
Pain, Grief, and Suffering
Property Damages
Who Is Responsible In Wrongful Death Case?
A negligent driver in an automobile accident
A fault of a physician in a medical malpractice case
Bars, and individuals selling alcohol to an impaired driver
Government agencies failing to maintain roadways or warn against road hazards
Dealing with expensive funeral damages, pain and suffering are burdensome for the family members in a wrongful death case. At that time, hiring an experienced wrongful death lawyer is helpful in eliminating the stress, pain, and grief of the families. An Iowa Personal Injury Lawyer works closely with the family members and also help them to get the best possible compensation they deserve.