When a person dies because of another person's negligent or wrongful behavior, it may be appropriate and proper to file a wrongful death claim. This type of claim lets family members receive compensation for the loss of their loved one, as well as for the loss of the comfort, love, companionship, and financial support they would have received from the person who died, had he or she not been killed. Death does not take away a family's rights to be compensated for their loss, and it also does not preclude recovery for the suffering and pain of the person who has died because of the wrongful or negligent act.

Who may file a wrongful death claim:

• A parent or parents of a child that has died
• The wife who has lost a husband
• The husband whose wife has died
• The parent or parents of a deceased child
• The child or children who have lost a parent

In a wrongful death claim, damages can include financial support from future earnings and benefits that would have been received if the deceased loved one were still alive, funeral and burial expenses, and any medical expenses.

The personal injury law firm of Lebowitz and Mzhen is experienced in working with individuals and families who have suffered because of a wrongful death caused by another. We have successfully represented clients in wrongful death claims resulting from car accidents, motorcycle crashes, truck collisions, medical malpractice incidents, nursing home negligence, assisted living abuse, birth trauma, pharmacy error, or injury caused by a defective drug or product.

Lebowitz and Mzhen would like to help you. If you believe that your loved one died because of the wrongful or negligent actions of another, please call Jack Lebowitz or Vadim Mzhen at 1-888-311-HURT (4878). You can also reach us via e-mail. Contact us today to schedule your free, no obligation consultation.