Losing a loved one is devastating. However, losing them due to a preventable cause can be overwhelming.
If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, you are likely angry, confused, and stressed.
No amount of money can ever compensate you for the loss of your loved one. However, financial compensation can help ease some of the burdens caused by their death.
You need to seek the advice and representation of an experienced Monroe wrongful death attorney with a proven track record of success. Wells Trumbull attorneys have over 35 years of experience helping our clients get the full compensation they deserve.
Let our compassionate injury attorneys in Monroe help you during this dark time. We handle every case with respect and integrity and will fight to protect your rights.
Call us at (360) 322-1477 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation. Our compassionate wrongful death attorneys in Monroe will listen to your story, answer your questions, explain your rights, and help you take the next steps to get the justice you deserve.
Who Can File a Monroe Wrongful Death Claim?
In Washington, a wrongful death claim can be filed by the deceased’s personal representative to benefit the decedent’s beneficiaries.
Beneficiaries for purposes of a Washington wrongful death claim are defined as:
- A spouse or state-registered domestic partner
- Child or children, including stepchildren
- The parents or siblings of the deceased, if there are no spouse or children
If you think you have a right to recover damages for the wrongful death of your loved one, you should speak to an experienced Monroe wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.
What If The Victim Was Partially At Fault?
Even if your loved one may have been partially at fault in the incident that caused their death, you may still be able to recover damages from the other at-fault parties.
Washington follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Under this rule, each party to an accident can be assigned a percentage of fault, meaning even if someone is partially responsible, they may still recover compensation from the other at-fault parties. However, their compensation is reduced according to their share of fault.
For example, if the decedent was found to be 25% at fault, you could still recover 75% of your damages in a wrongful death action. So, if your wrongful death damages were $100,00, you could still recover $75,000.
The wrongful death attorneys in Monroe understand how emotional a wrongful death case can be, especially when the defendants are trying to blame your deceased loved one for the accident or incident that caused their death.
However, insurance companies will do anything to deny or devalue your claim. We know all their tactics and are skilled at overcoming them.
We will fight tirelessly to reduce any fault assigned to your loved one and to maximize your compensation.
Contact a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Monroe From Wells Trumbull Today
Losing a loved one due to another party’s negligent or wrongful actions is devastating.
No amount of money will compensate for this loss. However, you deserve justice, and monetary compensation can help ease some of the financial burdens caused by your loved one’s death.
The compassionate Monroe wrongful death lawyers at Wells Trumbull have been recovering the maximum compensation possible for their wrongful death clients for decades. We will fight hard to get the justice and compensation you deserve.
Call us at (360) 322-1477 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.