Wrongful Death Attorney in Connecticut

How Your Attorney Can Handle Your Wrongful Death Case

There are many different ways to handle a legal action. No single method is better than the others: it all depends on your exact circumstances and what you hope to achieve by taking legal action.

For this reason, one of the first things your lawyer will do is to completely familiarize themselves with your situation. They will ask you to explain what happened, ask follow-up questions, and collect evidence from various sources.

Armed with this information, your attorney can decide on which legal strategy will best serve you. That strategy may be one of the following:

Filing a Claim Against the Liable Party’s Insurer

This involves sending the insurance company a demand letter that details how the at-fault party caused your loved one’s accident and lists all of the damages you expect them to pay.

The insurer may respond by offering to negotiate, offering an insufficient settlement, or refusing to engage. Your lawyer will keep the lines of communication open with the insurer and work toward the best possible deal.

Filing a Lawsuit Against the At-Fault Party

Filing suit does not inevitably lead to a courtroom trial (although this is one potential outcome). A lawsuit signals to the insurance company that you will not be pushed around and that you are willing to go as far as necessary to secure compensation. Once they understand this, they may be more likely to negotiate fairly and offer a settlement that meets your needs.

Taking the At-Fault Party to Court

Most cases settle before this point, but it is a good idea to hire an attorney who is ready and able to represent you in the courtroom, just in case. Our co-counsel can handle all of the tasks that go into preparing for trial and representing families in court, including:

• Selecting individuals to sit on the jury
• Picking trial dates
• Submitting evidence to the court, along with any other materials the judge may request
• Preparing and questioning witnesses on the stand
• Delivering oral arguments that make it clear to the jury why they should award you compensation

If the defense tries to undermine your rights at any time by asking inappropriate questions or not following courtroom procedure, your attorney will immediately object and ask the judge to put a stop to it. You can trust our co-counsel to do what is best for you at every stage of your case.

Just Compensation Can Help Your Family Rebuild Your Lives

Our law firm partners can pursue a variety of damages depending on your circumstances. For example:

• If you paid for the deceased’s final, accident-related medical expenses, you could seek reimbursement for those costs.
• If you paid for the deceased’s funeral and other end-of-life costs, your settlement should include these expenses.
• If you relied on the deceased’s income to help pay bills or support dependents, compensation for loss of financial support could help make up the difference.
• If you were close to the deceased and have been deprived of their company, affection, and care, you deserve compensation for loss of companionship.

It goes without saying that neither legal action nor compensation will bring your loved one back—but it can provide your family with the means to move forward and make a fresh start without worrying about your finances. Call The Goldwater Law Firm today.

Common Causes of Wrongful Death and How Our Co-Counsel Can Help

Any act of negligence can cause a fatal injury. If you have any questions about your right to seek damages, please do not hesitate to reach out, no matter what kind of accident your loved one was involved in. Our law firm partners include:

• Connecticut car accident lawyers who handle cases involving speeding, drunk driving, distracted driving, failure to yield, and more
• Connecticut motorcycle accident lawyers who understand the additional complexities and challenges that sometimes accompany cases involving smaller vehicles
• Connecticut truck accident lawyers who are not afraid to take on large trucking companies that fail to follow state or federal regulations

The Goldwater Law Firm works with large, experienced firms from all around the country. That includes firms here in Connecticut who have dealt with cases similar to yours before. Rest assured that, no matter what the specific features of your case are, we know of an attorney who can step in to protect your rights.

What You Can Do After a Wrongful Death

It is easy to feel powerless after the sudden loss of a loved one. There are certain steps you can take in the aftermath of a fatal accident to stand up for your family and to make it easier for your personal injury lawyer to build your case:

• Save everything: All materials related to the accident can serve as vital evidence, so hold on to receipts, bills, your loved one’s belongings, and communications from others.
• Write down what you know: It is easy for facts to become fuzzy or confused. Record everything you can as soon as possible after the accident.
• Do not speak to the insurer: They are not above taking advantage of your grief for their own gain. Say nothing to them except that your attorney will be in touch shortly.

The sooner you reach out to us, the sooner our co-counsel can get to work for you.