Every five minutes, someone dies due to negligence, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Although fatal accidents are always devastating, the ones that occur because of irresponsibility or negligence are often more so because they almost always could have been avoided. Although no amount of compensation can help to relieve the grief and sadness of losing a partner, child, or relative, receiving monetary support from those responsible for the death can often be a beneficial starting point to relieving any financial burdens caused by the loss.
While you are attempting to process the death of a beloved family member, you may likely be facing mounting bills from medical expenses and funeral costs related to your loss. Additionally, if you lost a spouse or partner and he or she was the primary wage earner in your family, you may be wondering how you will support yourself or your children. In these cases, it may be in your best interest to seek legal counsel from an Iowa wrongful death attorney to recover financial compensation for:
- Loss of an inheritance
- Loss of medical coverage, pension plans, or benefits
- Medical or funeral expenses
- Loss of the decedent’s expected earnings
- The value of goods and services that the decedent would have provided
- Loss of the care, protection, nurturing, guidance, training, and advice from the victim
- Loss of companionship, love and society from the victim
- Damages for the survivors’ mental anguish, suffering and pain
- Loss of consortium
Working with an Iowa wrongful death attorney can help relieve the stress, anxiety, and pain that often results from these situations. While speaking with an Iowa wrongful death attorney may be the last thing on your mind, doing so can help provide you and your family with the time you need to cope with your loss and give you the strength you need to handle the financial hardship that often results from wrongful deaths.
Work with an Iowa Wrongful Death Attorney
Contact Attorney Group for Iowa today for more information about filing a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a loved one if he or she died due to the negligence of another. While you may be wondering how you will manage without that person’s financial support and companionship, a wrongful death claim can help you seek compensation for lost income, loss of consortium, and funeral expenses. There is no cost to speak with us, and we can put you in touch with an affiliated Iowa wrongful death attorney who can file your wrongful death lawsuit and work to help you recover the damages to which you may be entitled.
