Chillum, MD Wrongful Death Attorneys

Lawyers Helping Families Address the Wrongful Deaths of Loved Ones in Chillum, Maryland

The loss of a family member can be devastating, especially when a death occurs suddenly in a situation where someone else was responsible. In these cases, family members may not only experience grief, but they may also feel a sense of injustice. They may also struggle to adjust to a new financial reality as they deal with the expenses related to the person's death and the loss of their income. To address these issues, a family may pursue a wrongful death claim and take steps to recover compensation for their loss.

A wrongful death claim cannot undo the harm that has been done because of the death of a loved one, but it can help to relieve financial pressure while compensating a family for the emotional and personal losses they have suffered. At Farmer & Klopfer, our attorneys can handle the legal process on behalf of grieving families so that they will be able to focus on each other, begin healing, and avoid legal and financial problems going forward.

Situations That Can Lead to Wrongful Deaths

Whenever someone has been killed because of another party's negligence or recklessness, the surviving family members of the deceased may take steps to recover compensation through wrongful death claims. Some of the cases where families may take steps to address a person's wrongful death include:

Fatal Car and Truck Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents can result in devastating injuries, especially in high-speed collisions, head-on accidents, or other dangerous situations. A driver may cause a car accident because of drunk driving, speeding, distracted driving, or other forms of negligence. Fatal injuries may be more likely in commercial truck accidents, since 18-wheelers and other large trucks can cause massive damage to other vehicles in collisions. Motorcycle accidents or pedestrian accidents may also result in fatalities.

Workplace Accidents

People who work in certain occupations may be at risk of fatal injuries due to accidents, exposure to toxic substances, or other issues. While workers' compensation can provide death benefits in situations where people are killed on the job, third-party claims may also address negligence by someone other than an employer. In addition to assisting with workers' compensation claims, our lawyers can determine whether equipment manufacturers, property owners, or other parties may be held liable for a fatal workplace accident.

Medical Malpractice

When receiving certain types of treatment, patients may place their lives in the hands of medical professionals. When doctors, surgeons, or other providers do not follow the proper procedures, patients may suffer fatal injuries. Medical malpractice that can lead to a wrongful death may include a failure to diagnose a serious condition such as cancer, a failure to monitor a patient who received anesthesia, a surgical error that led to severe blood loss, a medication error that led to an overdose or allergic reaction, or negligence during childbirth that led to a fatal brain injury for a child.

Premises Liability

Property owners who do not take steps to address dangerous conditions on their premises may be held responsible when those conditions lead to fatal accidents. A fall on a poorly maintained staircase, a drowning in a swimming pool because of inadequate safety measures, or a death that occurs in a fire in a building without working smoke detectors are examples of situations where premises liability may be addressed in wrongful death claims.

Defective Products

When a product has a flawed design or was manufactured incorrectly, or when a manufacturer fails to warn people about the potential risks of a product, fatal injuries may occur. Manufacturers, distributors, or retailers could be held liable for deaths caused by defective products.

Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

Older adults who live in nursing homes and long-term care facilities will often depend on staff members to provide for their basic needs. Nursing home residents may suffer fatal injuries due to a facility's negligence, including issues such as inadequate staffing, failure to provide medical care, failure to prevent falls, improper medication management, or physical abuse. Our attorneys can help families address nursing home abuse or neglect that led to fatal injuries and make sure a facility will be held responsible for a wrongful death caused by negligence.

Contact Our Chillum Wrongful Death Lawyers

At Farmer & Klopfer, we understand that nothing can restore what a family has lost after a wrongful death. However, families may be able to take steps to address the losses they have suffered, including the loss of a person's income, the medical expenses related to treatment they received, the costs of a funeral and burial, the emotional trauma that they have experienced, and the loss of a relationship with their loved one. With our help, families can focus on healing while avoiding financial problems. Contact our Chillum, MD wrongful death compensation attorneys at 301-843-3890 to schedule a free, confidential consultation with our legal team.