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Las Vegas Wrongful Death Lawyer

If you’ve lost a loved one to someone else’s carelessness, you may be eligible for compensation. Reach out to our wrongful death lawyers in Las Vegas to learn more.

Las Vegas can be an exciting place to be. At least, it can be, but you may have suffered a terrible loss that has left you struggling to focus on the positives. You’ve lost a loved one, and whether they’re a spouse, a child, or a parent, you may be overwhelmed by grief. Worse, their death could have been prevented. Unfortunately, someone was careless, and your family paid for it. But what can you do about that?

At Albright, Stoddard, Warnick & Albright, we understand how painful suing for the death of a loved one can be. We can represent you in court and seek the compensation you’re due so you can focus on your emotional recovery, not just your losses.

Liability For Wrongful Death Claims

First, you’ll need to identify the person responsible for the suffering your family experienced. This person caused the accident through their negligence, and it had deadly consequences. But how do you find the at-fault party?

Sometimes, the at-fault party may be obvious. Your loved one may have died because of criminal activity or even a slip-and-fall accident, or they may have passed because of a careless driver. But the person who caused the accident isn’t always the financially liable party. For example, if that careless driver was on the clock, their employer may be financially liable for the damage done.

Who Can Sue For A Wrongful Death In Nevada?

Wrongful death claims can get complicated because there may be multiple parties seeking compensation. The injured party can’t sue, so family members may be pursuing compensation for their losses.

Those dependent on the deceased may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. In Nevada, the following parties may be eligible for compensation:

  • Personal representative of the estate
  • Spouse or partner of the deceased
  • Children of the deceased
  • Parents, if there’s no spouse or child

If you’re worried about your eligibility for a lawsuit, talk to us for help understanding your claim and your options for compensation.

Compensation For Families

When you’ve lost a loved one, it’s not always easy to find the full value of your compensation. How do you put a price tag on your grief, for example?

Getting compensated fairly is key to your recovery, which is where our wrongful death lawyers can step in to ease your burden. If you’ve suffered a loss in the family, we can help you calculate these losses, also called damages.

Economic Losses Related To Wrongful Death

When you’ve lost a loved one in a serious accident, you may not have suffered any personal injuries, but you may have lost a lot financially. Your loved one may have been the breadwinner of the household, for example, and you relied on their income.

You’ve not only lost that income, though. You may be saddled with their final medical bills, the costs of the funeral and burial, and any property damage caused by the fatal accident. In these cases, we can help you total up the losses you’ve suffered because of your loved one’s death.

Pain And Suffering And Other Noneconomic Losses After A Wrongful Death

It’s not just about the money, though. You’ve also suffered a serious personal loss, and you may have been impacted emotionally and mentally by the loss. You’ve lost someone you went to for advice, guidance, or affection, and they may have suffered in their final hours. While financial compensation can’t make up for your grief and suffering, it can help you focus on your recovery.

Calculating the value of these losses isn’t easy, though. These losses are intangible, which means they may not have price tags attached like a car repair or a medical bill. Instead of adding them up, you’ll need a special tool your wrongful death lawyer can provide. This tool calculates your losses based on the severity and impact of your pain and suffering.

A Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Ease Some Of Your Losses

Losing a family member can be emotionally and financially devastating, but that doesn’t mean you and your family have to suffer without financial compensation. If you’ve lost a loved one to someone else’s carelessness, reach out to a lawyer from Albright, Stoddard, Warnick & Albright. We can answer your questions and discuss how to proceed with your claim during a free consultation. To get started, send us an email or call us at 702-854-2791.