Ogden Wrongful Death Attorney
If you lost a loved one in a car or truck accident or another situation involving someone else’s negligence, your family could have the right to file a wrongful death claim to seek justice and accountability. The compassionate Ogden wrongful death lawyers at Handy & Handy can guide you through this legal process.
How Can a Wrongful Death Attorney Help?
Losing a loved one is devastating. Navigating a complex legal claims process following a family death can be too much to handle for many survivors. You deserve the space and time to grieve your loss, but Utah’s statute of limitations limits the time you have to file a lawsuit against the wrongdoer to two years following the death.
An experienced Ogden wrongful death lawyer from Handy & Handy can manage your legal claim, ensuring your rights are protected. When someone’s careless or reckless behavior has stolen your loved one away, you should not also have to deal with the economic harm caused by their absence in your life. An experienced lawyer can investigate the case, identify all the at-fault parties, and relentlessly pursue the compensation you deserve.
Your legal team can negotiate with insurance companies while you focus on your family and healing. Through a wrongful death claim, you can seek the justice you deserve and hold the at-fault party responsible for your loved one’s death.
What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim is a civil claim that seeks monetary damages after someone is found legally responsible for someone else’s death. Utah’s wrongful death statute states that a wrongful death is caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another. As such, a wrongful death can be based on accidental conduct – such as a car accident – as well as intentional conduct – such as murder.
Who Is Eligible to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Utah?
The personal representative or the heirs of the estate can file a wrongful death claim in Utah. Utah law defines heirs as any of the following family members related to the victim:
- Spouse
- Children
- Parents
- Stepchildren, if minors and financially dependent on the decedent
- Other blood relatives if none of the other family members existed or survived the decedent
Damages Families Can Seek in Wrongful Death Cases
Families can seek compensation that is based on the particular losses they suffer in a wrongful death claim, which could include:
- Funeral expenses
- Burial costs
- Medical expenses for the final injury
- Lost wages
- Loss of future wages and benefits
- Loss of inheritance
- The decedent’s pain and suffering
- Loss of the decedent’s affection, counsel, and advice from the decedent
A knowledgeable Ogden wrongful death attorney can review your case to determine the compensation you can seek.
Contact Us for a Free, No-Obligation Legal Consultation Today
You are dealing with enough right now. Let the compassionate Ogden wrongful death lawyers from Handy & Handy guide you through this difficult time. We offer a free, no-obligation case review so you can learn more about your legal rights. Call us today to learn more.