Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death? Get the Help You Need. ZT Law Group Can Help.
At Zaman & Trippiedi, our attorneys are dedicated to protecting families that have lost loved ones as a result of someone else’s negligence. Losing a loved one is a traumatic and difficult experience. Suddenly, you are faced with a life without that person, and dealing with the legal ramifications of that loss is often the last thing a person wants to deal with. Let us handle the legal issues for you.
If your loved one was lost as a result of another’s negligence, whether it be due to a motor vehicle accident, premises liability injury, or any other type of accident, you may be eligible for compensation under Nevada’s wrongful death statute. Though wrongful death cases can be complicated and will never return your loved one to you, you deserve justice against the negligent party whose negligence caused your loved one’s loss. Let Zaman & Trippiedi handle your wrongful death claim so you can properly grieve.
Damages Available In a Wrongful Death Claim
The damages a claimant can receive from a wrongful death case are the money awards he or she may be eligible to obtain. While monetary
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compensation will never bring back your loved one, it is the only compensation possible in the eyes of the law. The amount you may secure depends on the type of accident, the defendant’s actions, and the losses your loved one and his or her loved ones suffered. It can also depend on the skill of the negotiating attorney. Although each claim is unique, the types of damages available in a Nevada wrongful death case remain the same.
- Reasonable funeral and burial expenses. The courts may award an amount to cover the expenses of the decedent’s funeral and burial, within a reasonable limit.
- Lost wages and lost inheritance. Loss of the deceased person’s wages and the financial support he or she likely could have given surviving family members were it not for the fatal accident.
- Property damages. If the decedent or family suffered any property damages in the incident, they may qualify for an amount to repair or replace the damaged property.
- Loss of consortium. Loss of the decedent’s guidance, love, support, companionship, household duties, and care. Typically, spouses and dependent children are the only ones eligible for this type of damage.
The amount a family can recover in a wrongful death claim will depend on the seriousness of the negligence, misconduct, or crime. Some courts may award punitive damages in addition to compensatory ones. Punitive damages aim to punish the defendant for gross negligence.
Survival Actions
In addition to wrongful death claims, a deceased’s loved ones may bring a “Survival Action,” claim as well. Survival Actions differ from Wrongful Death actions in one major way: while Wrongful Death claims are those that belong to the deceased’s family members, Survival Actions are those claims that the deceased him/herself may have brought had he/she survived. The deceased’s estate may be able to recover compensatory damages for Medical Bills, Lost Wages, Pain And Suffering, Attorney’s Fees.
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so You Can Properly Grieve
The attorneys at Zaman & Trippiedi have extensive experience in representing clients for Wrongful Death and Survival Action claims. Our experienced team will negotiate with the insurance companies and deal with the legal ramifications of your loved one’s death so that you can grieve and take care of life’s many issues. We are here for our clients and seek to ease this painful time as much as possible.