Thornton Wrongful Death Attorney

It’s always tragic to lose a loved one, but it’s even more devastating when they pass away unexpectedly. If that was the case for one of your family members, please accept our deepest condolences. A Thornton wrongful death attorney from our firm can seek compensation on behalf of the surviving family.

We know that nothing can change what happened or take away your grief. However, compensation can give you access to the assistance you need to move forward. We can work on the entire case while you grieve this horrible loss. Our team believes in your justice and is ready to fight for it.

Reach out to The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, today for a free consultation.

We believe that trust should be the foundation of every attorney-client relationship. That’s why we respect clients’ wishes and are always honest with them. What’s more, we take their cases from beginning to end.

To say you’re under a lot of stress would be an understatement. You should take this time to mourn the loss of your beloved family member and spend time with your family. In the meantime, one of our Thornton personal injury attorneys can navigate the complicated legal process and take on the following tasks:

Build a Strong Case File to Prove the Other Party’s Negligence

Our team focuses on traffic accidents, including collisions involving cars, trucks, pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles. We know which types of evidence we need to form a robust claim after any of these accident types. Generally speaking, evidence includes the following:

• The accident report
• Photographs of the incident scene
• Witness testimony from both bystanders and experts
• Traffic camera footage
• Medical records and bills
• Accident reconstruction analysis

This documentation can help us prove who acted negligently. Negligence is the core of all wrongful death cases, and it consists of four elements: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. If just one of these elements is missing, the case will not stand, meaning you will not qualify to file a claim or lawsuit against the other party. This is why we are so diligent about collecting evidence to prove every case.

There are instances when multiple people contribute to a fatal accident. In that event, we would apply this theory of negligence to each party, assess their degree of fault, and seek compensation based on that. This way, you’ll be able to recover fair damages.

Deal With All Correspondence With the Insurance Company

We’re more than willing to take on the insurance company. Some of our lawyers, including Paul, used to work for such companies, so we’re familiar with their ways. Let us handle all communication with them. At this time, you’re not in a space to keep track of all the back and forth with them, but that’s part of our routine.

In addition, it’s important to keep in mind that insurance companies are businesses, so they will use certain tactics to safeguard their bottom line. They know you’re in a vulnerable spot, and they may use that to their advantage. If they call you a few days after your loved one’s passing, don’t answer any of their questions, and direct them to us. Our correspondence with them can also include settlement talks.

The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, fights for results that make a real difference. Should the insurance company offer a lowball settlement, we can negotiate with them until we’re satisfied. Sometimes, the insurer will refuse to settle. This outcome is rare because a trial is time-consuming and expensive. Still, if it’s appropriate, we can file a wrongful death lawsuit.

Provide You With Personalized Customer Service

We are a veteran-owned firm, so we take seriously our values of integrity, justice, adaptability, hard work, a hands-on approach, and transparency. As an Air Force veteran, Paul Wilkinson has dedicated his life to protecting others. Our firm has a combined 125+ years of experience and has secured $125 million in settlements for clients. We care deeply about our clients and want to make them whole again.

We know this is a very emotionally charged time, but we’re here for you. You can get in touch with us 24/7. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have a question or reservation. We’ll answer you promptly. You can also expect your attorneys to keep you up to date on how your case is going so you’ll never be in the dark.

We see it as a privilege to serve as your advocate following the death of your loved one. We can go through all the details of what happened so that you can receive justice and favorable compensation, no matter how long it takes to resolve your case.

The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, can account for all relevant factors when determining what appropriate compensation will look like for you. These factors include:

• The nature of your loved one’s fatal injuries
• The type and extent of medical treatment they received prior to their death, if any
• The decedent’s financial contributions to the family
• The decedent’s role in the family

Every case is different, so what one wrongful death claimant recovers probably won’t be the same as another. However, it’s common for families to receive awards for funeral and burial arrangement expenses, end-of-life medical expenses, and loss of wages and benefits.

Reimbursement isn’t just limited to the losses with a price tag, also known as economic damages. A financial award for pain and suffering, grief, and loss of companionship may also be recoverable.

Keep in mind that the party who files a wrongful death case isn’t the only one who may benefit from compensation. For example, if the surviving spouse brings this action, the surviving children, siblings, parents, or any other beneficiaries stated in the will may recover damages. One of our attorneys can go through the decedent’s will and study applicable laws to help ensure that all beneficiaries get their due.

It’s not uncommon for wrongful death claimants to feel nervous about spending a lot of money on legal representation. You should know that our personal injury lawyers charge clients a contingency fee. That means there won’t be any payment due by the hour, up front, or out of pocket.

Only if and when our personal injury attorneys secure a financial award for you, be it through a settlement or court award, will we take a fee. One of our staff members can go into more detail about this payment agreement during a free, no-obligation consultation.

This call gives you the chance to ask all of your questions about your case and what you can expect from the team at The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC. You’ll be able to rest easy knowing there won’t be any surprises or hidden costs at any point in the legal process with us.