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Filing a wrongful death suit
Wrongful death lawsuits are filed when a person dies as a direct result of the negligence or misconduct of another person. Although the rules that determine the definition of wrongful death and its litigation will vary from state to state, in North Carolina, the wrongful death statutes determines specific procedures for bringing a wrongful death lawsuit. For example, if the deceased experienced pain and suffering before his or her death; North Carolina law allows the surviving family members to file for damages that account for both survivorship, as well as for wrongful death. The survivorship part of the lawsuit is to compensate survivors for the conscious pain and suffering that the deceased experienced before death.
Speak with a Charlotte, NC lawyer about wrongful death lawsuits
If you know or suspect that a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of neglect or abuse in their nursing home, consider a free consultation with The Olive Law Firm. Their personal injury lawyers have experienced investigators that get the truth out during complex nursing home lawsuits. They know that it is not always easy to recount the final days of your loved one, especially when you are still grieving. However, it is important to understand that that the law limits the length of time you have to take legal action against those responsible. The sooner you act, the sooner you can move forward. The Olive Law firm is ready to help you. They are relentless in their pursuit of justice, and we prepare for every case as if it will go to trial. Call The Olive Law Firm today and talk with a wrongful death attorney in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Asheville, NC.
