If you have been injured because of someone else's negligence, you need Guster Law Firm on your team.
Birmingham Wrongful Death Attorney
Seeking Justice After the Death of Loved One? You Have Rights.
Wrongful death lawsuits can be particularly complex. To get results, it is necessary that your lawyer has the knowledge and experience to craft a compelling case supported by evidence, witnesses, and expert testimony. If you lost a loved one due to the negligent act of another party, we urge you to contact a Birmingham wrongful death attorney at the Guster Law Firm, LLC immediately.
Certain family members hold the right to pursue damages in a case of wrongful death—we can secure the compensation you deserve on your behalf so you can focus on taking care of yourself and your family during this trying time.
Get the compensation and closure you deserve—contact the Birmingham wrongful death attorney at Guster Law Firm now online or call (205) 581-9777 for a free legal consultation.
Wrongful Death Statistics
In 2017, 169,936 unintentional injury deaths were recorded in the United States, making accidents the third leading cause of death nationwide that year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The top three accidents that lead to these wrongful deaths were falls, motor vehicle accidents, and unintentional poisoning.
Is A Wrongful Death Lawsuit Criminal Or Civil
Wrongful death claims are civil suits, and therefore different than criminal charges. The responsible party may be facing criminal charges, but a wrongful death case is a separate legal action. A wrongful death case can be brought even when the person has been acquitted in criminal court or never charged.
State law is specific about the situations that allow for a wrongful death case to be filed. Under Alabama law, cases of wrongful death are filed in civil court and you have two years from the time of death to file. Under Section 6-5-410 of the Alabama Code, a wrongful death case can be filed when:
- A wrongful act led to the death
- An act of omission led to the death
- An act of negligence led to the death
In addition to the emotional suffering resulting from the loss of a loved one, victims of wrongful death are often understandably confused, and at risk of being taken advantage of by insurance adjusters or lawyers representing the responsible party. We advise you to avoid signing any papers or being interviewed about the death of your loved one by an insurance company or their attorneys without first hiring your own wrongful death lawyer.
Types of Wrongful Death Claims We Manage
Our Birmingham wrongful death lawyer handles wrongful death claims involving and not limited to:
- Medical malpractice
- Defective products
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Alcohol poisoning
- Medication errors
- Nursing home abuse
- Vehicle fires
- Prescription drug recalls
- Others
Although a lawsuit cannot bring back your loved one, it is crucial that you speak with a dedicated wrongful death attorney so that justice can be served. The loss of your loved one may have left you in a terrible financial situation. The money recovered through a wrongful death lawsuit or claim can help to provide for your family in the years ahead. Our early involvement can be a critical point in the final outcome of a wrongful death lawsuit or claim. We urge you to contact us immediately.
Speak with a Birmingham Wrongful Death Lawyer at (205) 581-9777
We offer a free, comprehensive, and confidential consultation of your case. We will be happy to visit you if you cannot meet with us at our offices and discuss your case with you in detail. Our Birmingham wrongful death attorney will determine the best course of action to take to help you to seek to recover the maximum amount of compensation possible under Alabama law.
Let us help you navigate the legal system after the sudden loss of a family member. We have been helping victims of wrongful death since 2002, giving our clients the peace of mind they need to move forward after the loss of a loved one.
Find out more about wrongful death lawsuits in Alabama right now by calling our expert legal team at Guster Law Firm, LLC by calling (205) 581-9777. We are here to listen to and answer all your questions.
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