The death of a loved one is not only emotionally devastating, but it can also cause a financial strain. While no amount of money will ever replace the life you’ve lost, a wrongful death attorney can help reduce the financial burden of their death if it was caused by someone else’s malice or negligence. Fortunately, a wide range of circumstances may provide grounds for a wrongful death claim. 

3 Situations That May Call for a Wrongful Death Attorney

1. Auto Accidents

Fatal car accidents are on the rise, with over 37,000 individuals lost in 2016 alone. Many of these accidents are caused by drivers who were distracted, intoxicated, or engaged in reckless behavior, resulting in deaths that could have been avoided. If your loved one was killed by a driver who was speeding, texting, or asleep at the wheel, a wrongful death attorney might be able to collect compensation for your losses.

2. Medical Malpractice

While no medical procedure is ever completely safe and no doctor can guarantee a positive outcome, every health care provider is required to provide a certain standard of care. Medical malpractice, which can take the form of surgical errors, medication mistakes, or misdiagnoses, is actually the third-leading cause of death in the United States.

3. Malicious Actions

A wrongful death attorney may also be able to help if your loved one died as a result of someone else’s malicious action. If prosecutors decline to file charges or were unable to secure a conviction, a wrongful death claim may provide an avenue toward some measure of justice.

If someone else’s carelessness or malice has cost the life of your loved one, the wrongful death attorneys at Pater, Pater & Halverson have the expertise to protect your rights and collect the compensation you deserve. For more than a century, they’ve provided victims throughout Hamilton, OH, with aggressive representation and customized legal solutions in a variety of situations. Visit their website to learn more about their accident injury and wrongful death services, follow their Twitter for additional legal insight, or call (513) 867-1411 to speak with a respected attorney.