Salisbury Wrongful Death Attorneys
When you lose someone you love, no amount of money can take away the grief and pain. Wrongful death compensation can, however, relieve the financial burden help you and your family move forward in financial security. It can also give you a sense of justice and closure. Our Salisbury wrongful death attorneys have the dedication and experience to help you and your family collect maximum wrongful death compensation. Please call us today before time runs out to file your claim.
Wrongful Death Damages
Damages in a North Carolina wrongful death lawsuit can include:
- Medical expenses the decedent incurred as a result of the injury
- Pain and suffering of the decedent
- Reasonable funeral expenses
- Punitive damages that the decedent could have recovered if they had survived
- Punitive damages if the death was caused through malice or willful or wanton conduct
- Loss of income the decedent would have contributed to the survivors
- Loss of services, protection, care and assistance the decedent would have provided
- Loss of society, companionship, comfort, guidance, kindly offices, and advice the decedent would have provided
Who Can Receive Wrongful Death Compensation
There is a long list of relatives who can potentially recover wrongful death compensation, but there are limitations on who is eligible based on what type of relations are still living. North Carolina follows intestate succession for the distribution of wrongful death proceeds, even if the decedent had a will.
- A surviving spouse and children are always eligible and share the recovery.
- In the absence of surviving children, other descendants may take the place of children.
- If there are no descendants, parents become eligible and share in the recovery with the surviving spouse, if one exists.
- If there are no descendants or parents and no spouse, siblings become eligible.
North Carolina does not recognize common law marriage, nor does it allow for a fiancé to recover wrongful death compensation.
If someone you love died as a result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be entitled to wrongful death compensation. Our Salisbury wrongful death attorneys are here to help. Please do not hesitate to call the McIntosh Law Firm at (855) 960-5515 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation. We handle wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis meaning that we only charge a fee if we win money or you.
