Wrongful Death

Compassionate, Experienced North Carolina Lawyers

No one should have to see a loved one suffer a fatal accident. The experience can be especially devastating if you know the accident did not have to happen. If someone else is responsible for the accident that cost your loved one's life, you can file a wrongful death claim.

The Law Offices Of Bretzmann & Aldridge, L.L.P., can help. We can devote our full attention and many years of experience to helping you and your family get through this difficult time. Our lawyers can sit down with you in a free initial consultation, listen to what happened, and carefully explain what the law provides.

As with all personal injury cases, we work on contingency. This means that we charge our clients no attorneys' fees until they get the settlement or verdict they need. Contact our High Point, North Carolina offices any time.

What Are Wrongful Death Claims?

Wrongful death claims seek to bring families just compensation for the untimely death of one of their members. In so doing, they can discourage the companies and individuals responsible from ever endangering others in a similar way.

According to North Carolina state law concerning wrongful death, claims can include the following damages:

• Medical bills incurred by the decedent (i.e., the person who died) before death
• Pain and suffering experienced by the decedent prior to death
• Funeral expenses
• Lost income for the estimated remainder of the decedent's natural life
• Loss of companionship
• Punitive damages, if the guilty party was willful and cruel in causing the accident

Wrongful deaths can result from any type of accident, including auto accidents, accidents involving dangerous products, and a variety of other mishaps. Lawyers file claims against different organizations depending on the type of accident--for example, an auto accident will typically result in a suit against an insurance company, and the opponent in a product-liability case will be the company responsible for designing, manufacturing, or distributing the product.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about wrongful death claims or your particular situation, do not hesitate to contact our attorneys and staff. Call (336) 841-1100 any time.