Wrongful Death
When a loved one has been killed in an accident caused by a wrongful act, neglect or the fault of another, the loss is sudden and devastating. Family members are always left in shock. In addition to the pain, grief and emotional loss, one of the most difficult things to deal with is whether the person died because of someone else’s negligence. This negligence may include such issues as medical mistakes, nursing home abuse or neglect, car, trucking or airplane accidents or work related accidents. If you have a loved one that died due to the negligence or fault of another, you may be able to recover damages in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Compassionate & Experienced Wrongful Death Attorneys
In difficult times, families can turn to Hemmings & Stevens, P.L.L.C., to assist you in evaluating the facts of a tragedy. We are compassionate and experienced wrongful death attorneys who represent survivors and families of fatal accident victims and secure the financial compensation to which they are entitled. We can assist a surviving spouse, child or parent recover against those responsible and accountable for the wrongful death of their loved one.
North Carolina’s wrongful death statute Section 28A-18-2 governs claims in this regard. The law provides that damages for wrongful death include:
- Expenses for care, treatment and hospitalization incident to the injury resulting in death
- Compensation for pain and suffering of the decedent
- The reasonable funeral expenses of the decedent
- The present monetary value of the decedent to the persons entitled to receive the damages recovered, including but not limited to, compensation for the loss of the reasonable expected:
- Net income of the decedent
- Services, protection, care and assistance of the decedent, whether voluntary or obligatory, to the persons entitled to the damages recovered
- Society, companionship, comfort, guidance, kindly offices and advice of the decedent to the persons entitled to the damages recovered
Punitive damages are also allowed in appropriate circumstances for causing the death of the decedent through malice or willful or wanton conduct.
At Hemmings & Stevens, P.L.L.C., your case will be handled with sensitivity and compassion. Initial consultations are provided at no charge and in home appointments are also available. We represent families statewide in any city or county in the State of North Carolina. If your family has suffered the loss of a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, carelessness, an accident, a medical disaster, a work related injury, defective product, or other wrongful conduct, call us. We have experience going after the person, insurance company or corporation that is responsible for your loss.
For more information about our services, please contact us.