Wrongful Death Lawyer
When someone passes away is often a difficult and emotional experience for the whole family. It can become even worse when the loss is both unexpected and the result of someone else’s actions that could have been prevented. Alongside the emotional grief from losing a loved one this way, they also now have to consider the extra financial expenses of providing a proper burial in carrying on daily life with the support of their deceased loved.
While it might seem strange to put a price tag on the life of a loved one, a wrongful death lawsuit can provide you with the essential compensation to get through everything. However, there are things that need to be avoided when you go through your wrongful death claim.
Mistakes to Avoid
The success of legal proceedings is going to be contingent on the plaintiffs being aware of their rights, limitations, and timing obligations. A seemingly minor error or even overlooked details can be severely damaging to your case. Here are some of the top mistakes to avoid when pursuing a wrongful death case:
- Fighting with family. It is often when there is a tragedy in your family it causes tensions to rise and prompt even more stressful situations. You’re going to have difficult conversations that lead to more challenging decisions to be made. It is likely they’re going to be some disagreements but is important during these heartbreaking times to trust and listen to one another. Arguing between family members will only make this process more difficult and there is more room for error when communication is lacking between parties.
- Speaking publicly about the event. Depending on the severity and facts of the case, the death of a loved one may be covered by local newspapers or even a national news outlet. No matter what, it will often become public knowledge that an unexpected and tragic death occurred in the community. It is important to refrain from speaking to others about the death and this includes posts on social media. Any kind of statement that you make can and will be used against you because it is the insurance adjuster’s job to do just that.
- Talking with the insurance company. The insurance company is not your friend. They’re going to try and pay you as little as possible to make this claim go away. The insurance company will try to reduce or even deny the money owed to you based on what you are saying during a conversation with them. Anything you say can be misrepresented and used against you, which could be detrimental to your case. This is why it is best to refrain from talking to them, even if they try to convince you they are just trying to help.
Losing a loved one is hard and finding the right, wrongful death lawyer like our friends at Saavedra Law Firm, PLC is a good step in helping you recover some financial compensation.
