Wrongful Death Lawyers in Fayetteville
At Van Camp Law Firm, we have the expertise, knowledge, and resources necessary to provide you with the best possible defense.
When a loved one dies due to another person’s negligence, it comes with the heaviness of emotional pain and suffering. In addition to the feelings associated with the death of someone in your family who you loved comes other financial burdens you were not prepared for. If you are coping with the loss of income and other financial obstacles as the result of someone causing the wrongful death of a loved one, our Fayetteville wrongful death attorneys at Van Camp Law are here to help.
What is Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death claim is a civil action filed by the family of someone who died as the result of another person’s careless or reckless actions. In a Fayetteville wrongful death case, the surviving family members file a lawsuit against the person responsible for their loved one’s death and collect the compensation they deserve for the losses they’ve suffered.
While it’s true we cannot put a price on the life of someone we love, you deserve to heal both emotionally and financially. That’s why our wrongful death lawyers in Fayetteville represent families who have lost loved ones as the result of another person’s negligence to secure damages for lost wages as well as pain and suffering.
What Are Wrongful Death Damages in Fayetteville?
When we build a case to secure compensation for damages in Fayetteville, Van Camp Law’s wrongful death lawyers use our knowledge, experience, and tenacity to fight on your behalf. We will seek both financial and non-financial damages for your loss.
Potential damages we can collect on your behalf are:
- Past medical bills incurred after injury, prior to death.
- Loss of income that your loved one would have earned.
- Funeral and burial expenses.
- Pain and suffering for the emotional anguish suffered by losing a companion, parent, child, or another relative.
In addition to compensatory damages, it’s possible that, depending on the specific circumstances related to your Fayetteville wrongful death case, we may seek punitive damages. Punitive damages aim to hold the responsible party legally accountable for the wrongful death of your loved one. This is done through the recourse of additional payments that would deter the defendant from repeating the behaviors and actions that led to the wrongful death. For instance, if your loved one suffered personal injury and death as a result of a drunk driver, punitive damages can result in reformed behaviors to stop that person from harming someone else in the future.
Fayetteville Wrongful Death Attorney
You’ve suffered an undeniably terrible loss as the result of another person’s actions that led to your loved one’s wrongful death– what now? During this overwhelming time in your life, it may be difficult to figure out the next steps to take. That’s where Van Camp Law’s wrongful death attorneys can help.
Our experienced Fayetteville wrongful death lawyers have successfully secured compensation for economical and non-economical damages throughout the state of North Carolina. From hiring professional forensic scientists to collect evidence and review medical records to interviewing witnesses and using strategies to prove the negligent actions of the accused, our team of specialists in wrongful death cases will guide you through every step of your case.
Fayetteville Personal Injury and Wrongful Death FAQ
Is personal injury the same as wrongful death?
Personal injury and wrongful death cases share some of the same characteristics, but have some nuanced differences. A personal injury case deals with a person seeking compensation related to injuries caused by another person’s negligence. A wrongful death case might begin as a personal injury case, but if the person loses their life as a result of the injuries caused by another person, it is called wrongful death. When the injured party survives but has suffered life-altering injuries, it’s called personal injury.
How much money can a wrongful death case secure for families?
There is no one specific answer to how much money can be won in a Fayetteville wrongful death case, as the circumstances depend on each individual case. You can review some of our past wrongful death settlements to get an idea of what your wrongful death lawyers are capable of, but until we review your case we cannot predict what amount we would seek in damages.
How long after a wrongful death can I press charges against the responsible party?
North Carolina’s General Statutes states that wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the date of the death of your loved one.
How experienced are the Fayetteville wrongful death attorneys at Van Camp Law?
The legal team of wrongful death lawyers at Van Camp Law has decades worth of experience in representing clients and securing compensation for wrongful death claims. You can review our attorneys’ credentials and contact us with any questions regarding our past legal experience handling cases similar to yours.
Do I need to be related to someone to file a wrongful death suit in Fayetteville?
In North Carolina, the only person who can file a wrongful death claim is the representative of the deceased person’s estate. Usually, this person is a surviving spouse, child, or parent. In the event there is no living parent, child, or spouse, the court will appoint an executor or administrator as the personal representative of the decedent.
Our team of experienced wrongful death attorneys in Fayetteville, NC is here to help guide you through the emotional and stressful process of your wrongful death case. We will explain your legal rights, compile evidence and strategies to use in your case, and represent you in a NC court of law.
Losing someone you love as the result of someone’s reckless or negligent actions is heartbreaking, and Van Camp Law wants to help make the process of securing damages for your loss as painless as possible.
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