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Wrongful death cases are complicated, sensitive legal issues, and no two are alike. With that being said, there is a general process of three main steps that all wrongful death cases involve. The attorney team at Pater, Pater & Halverson Co. has been representing the clients of the Hamilton, Ohio, area for over 100 years. Here they share more about the process of a wrongful death claim:

  • Naming A Personal Representative: Because the main plaintiff in a wrongful death case can no longer speak for himself, those bringing about the lawsuit will appoint a personal representative. This is someone who will serve as the sole legal representative of the deceased's interests; designate who can be named next-of-kin, and compile all medical bills and financial records that could qualify for damages in the event of a favorable verdict.
  • Filing A Claim: The next step in the process of a wrongful death case is the filing of a claim. Your attorney at Pater, Pater & Halverson Co. will first submit a request for settlement to the defendant. In most cases, defendants won't settle a wrongful death case, and your attorney will then file a formal legal claim. A lawsuit is now in place, and the legal process of discovery is enacted, wherein both sides explore the case from different angles, access records and paperwork, depose witnesses, and more.
  • Attending A Meditation Conference: Before a wrongful death case reaches the trial stage, both parties typically sit down to try to reach a settlement. If a settlement is reached, the case ends here, but if no mutually agreeable decision can be arrived at, a trial is necessary. Pater, Pater & Halverson Co. will be by your side throughout each step of this process.

Call Pater, Pater & Halverson Co. at (513) 867-1411 to discuss your wrongful death claim with a wrongful death attorney. You can also visit them online to learn more about their services in the field of personal injury law, estate planning, and criminal law. See why the Hamilton area has trusted Pater, Pater & Halverson Co. for more than a century.

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