Virginia Wrongful Death Lawyer

If you lost a beloved family member in a tragic incident, you might qualify for financial compensation. Virginia created wrongful death lawsuits to empower family members to hold individuals and corporations accountable when they cause a preventable death. ContactThe Jackson Law Group. Our team of talented Virginia wrongful death lawyers can meet in a free consultation to discuss your legal rights. No settlement can ever make up for the death of a spouse, child, or parent. Nonetheless, it’s critical to seek financial compensation for your family’s future.

Examples of Wrongful Death

Virginia’s wrongful death statute is located in Section 8.01-50 of the Virginia Code. The law states that a wrongful death is caused by the default, wrongful act, or neglect of another person. Here are examples:

Motor Vehicle Collisions

We have helped many people who lost a family member in a car, truck, motorcycle, or pedestrian accident. A driver could be at fault for the death because of:

• Distracted driving
• Drunk driving
• Drowsy driving
• Failing to yield
• Tailgating
• Passing illegally

In short, if the driver was careless, then we might sue them for compensation.

Medical Malpractice

Medical providers must provide quality care to patients based on the facts and circumstances. In sum, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and others must meet the prevailing standard of care.

We can bring a wrongful death case for any death caused by:

• Diagnostic mistakes
• Prescription drug errors
• Surgical errors
• Hospital infection
• Other errors

Premises Liability Claims

Some of our clients die in fatal accidents, including swimming pool accidents or fatal falls. We can sue the property owner for failing to keep the property reasonably safe.

We might also bring a wrongful death claim for negligent security. Did a criminal attack your loved one? We can sue the criminal but also possibly the property owner when security is lax.

Important Details About Virginia Wrongful Death Cases

You should call our office for help with your case. Our lawyers can immediately search for evidence. The law is complex:

• The estate’s personal representative files the lawsuit.
• The deadline for filing is two years from the date of your loved one’s death.
• Only certain family members can receive compensation. The decedent’s spouse and surviving children or grandchildren are at the head of the line, but parents or other family members might also receive compensation.

Financial Compensation

Family members can receive “damages” suffered as a result of the death. Some of the damages aim to replace economic losses, such as lost services provided by the deceased or income the deceased would have earned had they survived. Other economic damages are the cost of medical care and burial or funeral expenses.

We can also request compensation for surviving family members’ grief and anguish, as well as the loss of society, companionship, and comfort. Call our office so we can discuss in greater detail possible compensation.

Compassionate Legal Advice

The Jackson Law Group has met with many grieving family members after a tragic accident. Call our office today to schedule your free, no-risk consultation with our team.