Lakewood Wrongful Death Attorney

The shock of unexpectedly losing a loved one can make you feel as though you have nowhere to turn. You may be in the middle of making funeral arrangements and figuring out a way to pay medical bills, all while trying to process your grief. Hiring a Lakewood wrongful death attorney from our firm can help alleviate some of this burden, as we can pursue compensation on your behalf.

We know that you’re under incredible stress right now, but we can help you navigate the complicated legal process. Our team would see it as a privilege to serve as your advocate. Give The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, a call today to learn more about how our Lakewood personal injury lawyers can assist you.

Our team is committed to handling clients’ cases from beginning to end. Our founder, Paul Wilkinson, has won over 5,000 cases. As a firm, we have secured over $125 million in settlements for clients and have more than 125 years of combined experience.

Paul is a proud Air Force veteran and has dedicated much of his life to protecting others, so you can trust us to implement our firm’s values of hard work, integrity, justice, a hands-on approach, adaptability, and transparency in every single case.

You can also trust us to know how to handle the insurance companies: Paul and other attorneys at our firm have worked for insurers in the past, so we understand what we’re up against during your pursuit of damages. We are more than willing to confront insurers and other big corporations, as we all believe in your justice.

It’s important that you take this time to mourn the loss of your loved one and spend time at home, not find your way through the maze that is the legal system. That’s our lawyers’ job. You can expect The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, to take charge of these tasks:

Identifying the Responsible Party

Wrongful death is categorized under personal injury. Negligence is what gives a personal injury claim its validity. You must demonstrate the existence of negligence in your case in order to recover compensation. Negligence is made up of these four elements:

• Duty of care: The other party was to exhibit reasonable, responsible behavior to protect others, including your loved one.
• Breach of duty: They failed to fulfill this duty and acted carelessly.
• Causation: This carelessness led to a fatal accident.
• Damages: Your loved one lost their life, and your family has suffered various economic and non-economic losses.

We must gather different types of evidence to back up each of these statements. Our attorneys primarily serve those affected by motor vehicle accidents, and we’ve learned that the materials listed below are often very helpful in supporting these kinds of cases:

• The police report
• Witness statements
• Accident reconstruction analysis
• Medical bills and records, like an autopsy report
• Traffic camera footage
• Relevant photographs

If you have any other documentation or information that you believe could strengthen your casefile, let your attorney know about it. Every little bit helps.

Managing All Communication

It’s common for an insurance company to reach out to the deceased victim’s family following a fatal accident. If the adjuster gives you a call, decline to answer whatever they ask you and give them your lawyer’s contact information. We can handle all written, verbal, and electronic correspondence with them to the end of your case, including settlement discussions.

After we have determined what damages you are eligible for, we can ask the insurance company to pay an appropriate amount. They don’t always pay out what we request at first, requiring us to enter into negotiations. Oftentimes, we reach an agreement out of court, but if the insurer refuses to cooperate, we can prepare for a trial.

Communication doesn’t stop at the insurance company. Our legal team can stay in contact with you, too. You can expect us to provide you with regular case updates and answer your questions fast. We don’t want you to be out of the loop. You have the right to know every detail about the progression of your case.

Working on a No-Win, No-Fee Basis

One of the most common questions we receive from prospective clients is how much our personal injury lawyers cost. We are a contingency-based firm, meaning we never ask for the following:

• Retainers
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Upfront fees
• An hourly rate

We only receive payment for our assistance if we settle or win your case. There are no hidden fees involved. Get in touch with The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. Our team is available 24/7.

No two wrongful death cases are the same. Our team can evaluate your loved one’s particular situation based on things like the fatal injuries they sustained, what their medical care entailed, their financial contributions to the family, and the effects of their passing on their dependents. What we find gives us insight into which forms of compensation may be recoverable. It’s common for families to pursue:

• Final medical care bills
• Pain and suffering
• Funeral service costs
• Burial fees
• Loss of companionship and consortium
• Grief
• Loss of benefits and wages

You may have questions about which family members and other dependents can benefit from a wrongful death settlement or court award. Sometimes, there’s a dispute over who gets how much or if someone is even eligible for financial recovery.

The surviving spouse, children, parents, siblings, and any other designated beneficiaries could receive compensation. The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, can go over your late loved one’s will and identify the beneficiaries. From there, we can figure out the appropriate amounts for everyone.

We care about our clients and their families, and we want to make them feel whole again.