Wrongful Death Attorney in Kentucky

Fight for Justice on Behalf of Your Loved One

Have you lost a loved one due to the negligence of another person or organization? If so, then you and your loved ones may have grounds to seek compensation for this tragic loss. At the Law Office of Pamela C. Bratcher, helping the grieving families and loved ones who come to us with these types of civil claims is a priority for us. Not only are we committed to providing attentive, compassionate counsel, but we also have the legal experience necessary to aggressively pursue these cases and give our clients the best possible chance at recovering the relief they deserve.

The wrongful death of a loved one strains the surviving family members in emotional and financial ways. Working with a compassion attorney can provide you with some relief to help you heal.

Causes of Wrongful Deaths

The accident that led to the death of your loved one doesn’t have to fall within a specific class. If your family member lost their life in any of the following situations, you may be eligible to recover compensation.

• Product defect,
• Car accident,
• Truck accident,
• Motorcycle accident,
• Pedestrian accident,
• Slip and fall accident, 
• Workplace accident, and
• Intentional crime.

These are just a few examples of situations that can support a wrongful death claim. It can be challenging to know how to find a wrongful death attorney. Calling and talking to Pamela C. Bratcher, a local Bowling Green, Kentucky attorney, can help you learn if your loved one’s accident qualifies for a wrongful death claim. 

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?

Wrongful death claims must be filed by the personal representative of the estate (either named in a will or appointed by probate court) within one year of the death. You may forfeit your right to recover money for your loved one’s wrongful death if you do not file your claim within one year from the day they passed.

Pursuing Damages After a Wrongful Death

In a typical personal injury civil suit following an accident, injured victims pursue money to cover their medical expenses, lost wages, and other post-accident hardships.If the person involved in the accident dies, the personal injury suit is called a wrongful death lawsuit. In the case of a wrongful death, the hardships and damages considered for compensation are somewhat different. No amount of money can replace the loss of a loved one or make the grieving process easier. Instead, compensation for a wrongful death is intended to make life easier for those left behind take care of:

• Funeral and burial expenses;
• Loss of care, companionship, guidance, and support of the deceased; and
• Legal fees related to the wrongful death lawsuit.

The laws involved in wrongful death claims are sophisticated. The law does not allow all family members of the deceased to recover the same benefits. The compassionate, local wrongful death lawyers at the Law Office of Pamela C. Bratcher are ready to advise on the damages you may recover for the wrongful death of your family member.

How Are Damages Distributed?

Any recovered awards are passed to surviving spouses and children, but can also be recovered by surviving parents or the estate itself in certain circumstances.The specific facts of your situation will help an experienced wrongful death attorney advise on who is eligible to receive compensation for your loved one’s wrongful death.

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