Fatal Car Accidents
Cleveland Attorneys Dedicated To Getting Results For Family Members
Sadly, the injuries sustained in a car accident are sometimes fatal. And a family is left to deal with the emotional impact of losing a loved one. If their loved one was a provider for the family, they are also left finding a way to get by financially. The car accident attorneys at Merriman Legal, LLC have years of experience in helping families who have lost a loved one get justice.
No amount of money will bring your loved one back. But what we can do is take legal action to hold the negligent driver responsible and recover damages. These include medical and funeral expenses. It may also include the loss of income, benefits and support. In addition, we seek financial compensation for the other ways your life has been impacted this loss. These can include pain and suffering, loss of companionship, mental anguish, loss of consortium and other attributed damages. We may also be able to seek punitive damages.
Your family is going through enough in this terrible time without worrying about the stress of pursuing legal action after your loved one’s accident. That’s why our legal team takes on that heavy responsibility for you. We will be aggressive in protecting your rights and pursuing the compensation you deserve for your loss. Our attorneys will be passionate advocates on behalf of your family and won’t stop fighting until we get results. We will help you try to put the pieces of your life back together after the tragic loss of a loved one, while at the same time assuming the significant burdens necessary to hold the responsible party legally accountable.
How do I get compensated for a fatal car accident?
If you lost a loved one in a fatal car accident, you have the right to file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party’s insurance company. This type of claim allows you to seek damages on behalf of the deceased person. To be eligible, you must be the surviving spouse, parent, or child of the deceased and you must file your claim within two years of their death.
If you’re the sibling of the deceased, you can file a wrongful death claim if there are no other family members available. Additionally, a personal representative or executor could file a wrongful death claim if the deceased had a will.
The damages you may be eligible for include:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- The deceased’s lost earning capacity
- The deceased’s medical bills prior to their death
- Loss of support, guidance, and companionship
- Pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional anguish
- Loss of consortium
Why should I hire an Ohio lawyer for my fatal car accident claim?
Insurance companies may express a willingness to settle your claim. But it’s important to remember that they are not on your side. Their initial offer won’t come close to the compensation you deserve for the loss of your loved one. Our experienced attorneys know the tactics insurance companies use to try to make a claim go away quickly and cheaply. And we don’t stand for it.
We start by learning the facts about the car accident that claimed the loss of your loved one. Our legal team visits the scene of the accident when appropriate and notes road conditions, skid marks and other factors that could have contributed to the fatal event. We’ll thoroughly review the accident report, medical records and all other relevant documents. If there are witnesses, we’ll find them and conduct our own interviews. We may bring in experts, including accident reconstructionists, if needed.
Our team will look for evidence that proves the other driver was responsible for what happened. This helps us build a strong case that the insurance company can’t ignore. It also sends them the message that we are determined to get justice for your loved one, and will be ready to fight for it in court. Many times, this convinces the insurance company to negotiate a favorable settlement.
Don’t wait to consult with an Ohio lawyer experienced with fatal car accident cases
Merriman Legal, LLC is committed to helping the families of loved ones lost in a car accident get justice. But we don’t want you to have another bill to pay in the meantime. That’s why we work on a contingency fee basis. You don’t owe us anything unless we recover financial compensation for you.
We understand this is a difficult time. When you are ready, call us at 866-823-3332 for a no cost consultation. In Ohio, you have 2 years to file a claim. But the sooner we can get started, the stronger the case we can build. One of our attorneys is ready to meet with you to go over your legal options and begin seeking peace of mind and justice for you.
