Wrongful Death

Seattle, WA

Types of wrongful death

If someone close to you dies unexpectedly due to the negligent, careless, intentional, or reckless actions of another party, a Seattle wrongful death action may be brought by the people who depended upon the deceased for financial or emotional support.

Generally, a wrongful death action is brought by a wife, husband, child, or children. However, in Seattle, a wrongful death lawsuit can also be brought on the loss of a minor or child on whom either or both parents are dependent for support, or on the loss of a viable fetus. In these cases, damages sought can include loss of love and companionship of the child, and damages for injury to or destruction of the parent-child relationship. Parental grief, mental anguish, and suffering are recoverable. The computation of damages is not limited to the minority of the child and in addition, medical, hospital, prescriptions, and loss of service and support are recoverable.

During this time of family trauma, to mount a successful claim for wrongful death in Seattle, you need the skills of an experienced Seattle wrongful death attorney.

Types of wrongful death claims include deaths arising from:

Elements of a wrongful death claim in Seattle

Proving the value of a wrongful death case is complex and requires great skill and experience. Your attorney will need to engage in preparation, including:

• Establishing the life expectancy of the deceased
• Determining the amount of lost financial support suffered by the heir in a wrongful death case
• Establishing a monetary value in a wrongful death claim for non-economic damages such as loss of companionship, society, and comfort
• Hiring experts to help in proving liability and damages in a wrongful death case to a jury

If you have suffered the family trauma of a wrongful death, contact the Corrie Yackulic Law Firm, PLLC to speak to a highly regarded Seattle wrongful death attorney about your case. Let us put our effective representation to work for you.