N.C. Personal Injury Attorney
North Carolina Wrongful Deaths
Nearly every day, people die in western North Carolina due to the misconduct, neglect or reckless behavior of other people or co-workers, negligence of a company’s or because of a careless motorist. The law allows the immediate family of people killed through the fault of others to file wrongful death claims so they may receive compensation for their loss. We recognize that no amount of compensation will replace your lost loved one. However, careless people or companies that cause the death of others should be held responsible for their actions, and just compensation for a wrongful death may provide financial security to your family during a difficult time.
If you have lost a loved one in an accident, you should talk to an experienced western North Carolina personal injury lawyer skilled at helping the families of those who die in wrongful death accidents. The law is on the side of those who have been harmed through the fault or carelessness of others. You may seek compensation for medical expenses, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, loss of future earnings and punitive damages. You owe it to yourself and your family to speak with a compassionate wrongful death attorney and to understand your legal rights so you can make an informed decision.
Call the Elmore Law Firm, based in Asheville, for a free consultation about your wrongful death claim. You may contact an Asheville wrongful death attorney at (828) 253-1492 or toll-free at (888) 775-7876 or email us at info@theelmorelawfirm.com to schedule a no-cost evaluation of the accident.
North Carolina Wrongful Deaths
Wrongful death lawsuits encompass many different kinds of fatal accidents from a deadly crash caused by another motorist, to a surgical or medical error that kills a patient, to a fatal workplace-related disease. Wrongful deaths can occur in automobile accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and through negligent maintenance of property.
In North Carolina, the family of someone who dies accidentally has two years to file a wrongful death claim. The surviving spouse or parents or court-appointed personal representative of the wrongful death victim may file a lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit may go to trial or be settled before trial.
The two-year time limit for filing a wrongful death claim in North Carolina starts from the date of a person death. In some circumstances, the statute of limitations can be extended. However, gathering facts and preparing a wrongful death lawsuit takes time. Therefore, it’s important to contact an experienced western North Carolina wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case.
Contact Our Asheville Wrongful Death Attorneys
If you have lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident in North Carolina or an adjacent state, contact a compassionate Asheville wrongful death attorney for help. We’ll evaluate your situation at no obligation. Full compensation for a wrongful death may allow you to keep your home, provide for your children’s college tuition and secure your family’s future. After a wrongful death accident, it’s important that you understand your legal options to make an informed decision.
Call the Asheville, NC-based Elmore Law Firm for a free consultation about your wrongful death accident. Reach a western North Carolina accident lawyer at (828) 253-1492 or toll-free at (888) 775-7876 or email us at info@theelmorelawfirm.com to schedule a no-cost evaluation of your accident.
We represent the families of wrongful death victims on a contingency fee basis. That means we only get paid if you receive compensation. Call us today.
