Greenbelt, MD Wrongful Death Lawyers

Attorneys for Families Affected by the Wrongful Deaths of Loved Ones in Greenbelt, Maryland

When a family loses a loved one because of wrongful conduct or recklessness, the grief that they experience may be difficult to bear. They may also struggle with multiple types of financial issues as they determine how to move forward after a person's death. Fortunately, families in this situation can take action to hold the person responsible for a wrongful death accountable.

The lawyers at Farmer & Klopfer handle wrongful death cases in Greenbelt and other surrounding communities. We take a thorough approach, managing every aspect of the legal process on behalf of grieving families. By investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, we can help prove that another party was responsible. We can then take steps to ensure that the proper compensation will be paid to a family. By managing these details, we make sure families can be present for each other during the hardest period of their lives.

Causes of Wrongful Death

In any situation where negligence or intentional conduct resulted in a person's death, the family members of the deceased may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim. Our team can assist with cases involving:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents: Collisions may be caused by drivers who were speeding, distracted, intoxicated, or negligent for other reasons. We can help address fatal car accidents, motorcycle accidents, rideshare accidents, or pedestrian accidents.
• Commercial Truck Accidents: Issues such as driver fatigue, overloaded cargo, or brake or tire failure may contribute to a fatal truck crash. We will identify the parties who played a role in a truck accident so that they can be held liable.
• Medical Malpractice: Fatal misdiagnoses, surgical errors, anesthesia mistakes, medication overdoses, or other forms of negligence by medical professionals may be addressed through wrongful death claims. Our team will make sure the legal requirements are met to hold a provider responsible for medical negligence.
• Defective Products: A flawed design, manufacturing error, or other forms of negligence by a manufacturer may have led to a person's death. We can address fatal accidents and injuries caused by defective consumer products like vehicle parts, pharmaceutical drugs, or medical devices.
• Premises Liability: Fatal falls, drowning accidents, fires, or other issues may occur because of the negligence of property owners. We will work to demonstrate that a property owner was responsible for a person's death.
• Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: Inadequate staffing, improper medication administration, failure to prevent falls, physical abuse, or other forms of negligence in a nursing home may have resulted in a resident's death. We can take steps to determine the causes of a person's death and hold a facility responsible for its negligence.
• Intentional Acts: Assault or other deliberate acts of violence may lead to death. We will work to ensure that a person who intentionally harmed someone will be held responsible.

Compensation Available to Families in a Wrongful Death Claim

The losses suffered by a family after a loved one's wrongful death can affect nearly every aspect of their lives. A wrongful death claim can address the full scope of those losses, including:

Loss of Income and Benefits

When a family loses a person who was contributing financially to the household, the financial impact of their loss can cause immediate problems. The deceased person's income, bonuses, and other forms of compensation may have been needed to cover ongoing expenses.

In addition to wages, the loss of employment benefits can also cause a family to suffer economic harm. Health insurance coverage, retirement plan contributions, and other workplace benefits may no longer be available.

Our attorneys can take steps to calculate the full value of the income and benefits a person would have provided to their family throughout the rest of their working life. We can look at a person's earnings history, expected raises and advancement, and the needs of their family to ensure that the proper compensation will be paid.

Loss of Services

In addition to financial income, a family member may have provided a wide range of services to their household. Maintenance and repairs, meal preparation, childcare, transportation for children or other family members, lawn and garden care, financial planning and management, and other tasks may now need to be done by a different family member or people who must be hired. Our legal team can document the value of the services the deceased person provided and make sure these losses will be addressed in a family's compensation.

Other Expenses

The death of a family member can lead to multiple out-of-pocket costs that can add to a family's financial difficulties. Funeral and burial expenses will need to be paid as a person is laid to rest. Medical bills from emergency treatment or hospitalization during the period between a person's injury and their death may need to be addressed. A family may encounter moving expenses if they can no longer afford their current home, and there may be legal and administrative expenses related to managing the deceased person's estate. Our attorneys document these costs and help a family recover compensation for their losses.

Loss of Companionship

The loss of a spouse or partner due to a wrongful death can affect a person throughout the rest of their life. When children lose a parent, this can impact their comfort and stability, preventing them from having guidance and a parental relationship throughout the rest of their lives. A wrongful death claim can provide compensation for this loss of companionship, and our team will help ensure that this loss will be addressed correctly.

Grief and Emotional Suffering

The emotional trauma of losing a family member may also be addressed in a wrongful death claim. A family may be compensated for the mental anguish and emotional suffering caused by the death of their loved one. We can work with clients to document the emotional and psychological impact of their loss and ensure that a family's suffering will be addressed through financial compensation.

Contact Our Greenbelt Wrongful Death Attorneys

When a family has lost a loved one because someone else failed to act safely and responsibly, the team at Farmer & Klopfer can provide representation during a wrongful death claim. We will fight to ensure that the compensation a family receives will fully address their losses. Contact our Greenbelt, MD wrongful death compensation lawyers at 301-843-3890 to schedule a free and confidential consultation.