What If A Loved One Was Killed As The Result Of An Auto Accident?

As a general rule, any time a loved one is killed in a car accident, you should contact an auto accident lawyer and discuss the case with him or her, providing details about the accident report, weather conditions at the time of the wreck, the deceased’s income and how this will affect the future of you and your family. You should also advise them of your ability to work, your work experience, if you have children and how old they are. Tell the auto accident lawyer about your insurance policies such as how much coverage your car insurance provided, what kinds of coverage you had in your policy and also about your life insurance policies. In short, the more information the attorney has, the better he or she will be able to determine whether or not you have a case.

The Wrongful Death Car Accident

Cases in which a loved one is killed as the result of a car wreck generally fall into the classification of a wrongful death lawsuit. Recovering compensation and damages for a wrongful death that was caused by another driver's negligence is a rigorous and complex process. That's why it's important to have an experienced, highly skilled wrongful death lawyer on your side, one who understand Florida traffic law and who regularly deals with car accident cases.

Picking that experienced auto accident lawyer who deals regularly with Florida traffic law knows that there is nothing routine about a wrongful death lawsuit. For one, it's painful losing a family member due to someone’s else’s negligence, and it can be infuriating if that person was drunk or under the influence of drugs.

Some Common Questions About A Vehicular Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Traffic laws vary from state to state. You may have stumbled on this blog and not be a resident of the State of Florida. We always advise you to seek the council of a local auto accident lawyer because that person will be able to explain the specifics of your state’s laws. That said, there are some general things we can tell you about wrongful death lawsuits. Again: every case is unique. The following is only meant to be a general guideline. For specifics regarding your case, contact an auto accident lawyer at Lowman Law Firm.

Quesiton:  What must be shown to prove the wrongful death of a family member or loved one? 
Answer: At a minimum, you should be able to prove the following:

• The other driver — or drivers — caused and, thus, were "at fault" (i.e., liable) for the accident that resulted in the death of your family member or loved one.
• The other driver was in some way negligent.
• The deceased is survived by a spouse or other family members such as children.
• The death of the loved one produced monetary damages (see the opening paragraph).

Contact Your Auto Accident Lawyer At Lowman Law Firm About A Death As A Result Of A Car Accident

Lowman Law Firm is a caring, small town firm in Brooksville, Florida. We choose to practice law here because we love the familiarity of small town America, and Brooksville, Spring Hill and other Hernando County towns are just that.

When you come in for a free consultation, you’ll be listened to, not talked ‘at.’ We’re here for our neighbors. Tell us the details of your case and we’ll proceed from there.