In the tragic event that a family member is killed in a car accident, you may have a wrongful death suit. This is a lawsuit against the party or parties who caused the death, filed on behalf of the members of the family who have lost the company and support of the deceased. Thus, a child might be entitled to compensation for the personal loss of a father as well as the amount of financial support the child would have received from the now-dead parent while a minor.

A wife would recover damages for loss of her husband’s love and companionship and a lifetime of expected support, while a parent would be limited to damages for loss of companionship. A lawsuit for wrongful death may be filed by the executor or administrator of the estate of the deceased or by family members.

Because statutes are frequently changed or modified by the Washington State legislature and because different circumstances require that other statutes may be applied, the law can get quite complicated. For these reasons, it is highly recommended that you seek competent legal advice from an attorney who is well-versed on your specific situation.

One of the most traumatic life events is the loss of a loved one. When this loss is due to the negligence of another, it is even more devastating. In fact, it is sometimes so overwhelming, the family does not pursue its rightful legal remedies and neglects to collect the proper compensation from insurance companies.

We know the last thing one wants to do under these trying circumstances is to undergo a battle with insurance lawyers.