The wrongful death lawyers at Nevada Accident Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas work with clients throughout the state of Nevada. If, after reading this article, you have more questions, we invite you to contact us for a free consultation. We can assist you in gathering the necessary evidence, evaluating your situation, and advise you of the next steps that could be taken.
What is Considered a Wrongful Death Under Nevada Law?
Wrongful death is when your loved one’s death is caused by someone else’s negligence. Negligence means that someone violated the duty of care they had to their loved one.
If your loved one died due to someone else’s negligence you may be able to file a claim for wrongful death. When the claim is filed, the negligent party is financially responsible to pay the people who were harmed.
Wrongful death claims in Nevada are filed due to someone else’s negligence, but in some cases, your loved one’s wrongful death may have involved a crime. In the state of Nevada, wrongful death cases and criminal cases are handled separately.
You would be filing your Nevada wrongful death case in civil court while the state may bring criminal prosecution to a criminal court. The goal of your civil case is to receive monetary compensation for your loved one’s death. In a criminal case, the goal is to punish the suspect for a crime and doesn’t include economic compensation for the victims of that crime.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Nevada?
In most cases, the immediate family of the deceased has a right to file a wrongful death claim. It’s important to note that the family can only bring one claim against the responsible party. For example, eligible family members can include:
Would Your Loved One Be Able to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit Had They Survived?
To determine if you may be able to file a claim for wrongful death, it’s important to determine whether the deceased would have been able to file a personal injury claim if they had lived. Wrongful death claims in Nevada involve deaths that occurred from many types of accidents such as:
If your loved one died as a result of any of the above accidents, you may be able to file a claim for wrongful death.
What Type of Compensation is Available in a Nevada Wrongful Death Claim?
If you are thinking about filing a claim for wrongful death in Nevada, you may be able to receive some or all of the following types of monetary compensation:
Why You Need a Nevada Wrongful Death Lawyer?
If you lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, and believe you have a claim for wrongful death in Nevada, our attorneys can assist you by offering you support during this difficult time in your life. The wrongful death lawyers at Nevada Accident Injury Lawyers may be able to:
In any wrongful death claim in Nevada, you will have to deal with an insurance company. The negligent party’s insurance company will be involved in any settlement negotiations. The process of dealing with the insurance companies can be rife with pitfalls, but a Nevada wrongful death lawyer at Nevada Accident Injury Lawyers can help you navigate this difficult time in your life.
The loss of your loved one as a result of wrongful death can end in physical, emotional, and financial stress on you and your family. The sooner you contact our office the better, and our attorneys will aggressively fight for your rights. The wrongful death lawyers at Nevada Accident Injury Lawyers may be able to help you and may be able to recover all the monetary compensation you and your family deserve.