Wrongful Death Compensation

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Have You Lost A Loved One Recently In Iowa Or Wisconsin?

Our condolences for your loss. There is nothing as painful as having a loved one, a husband, wife, daughter, son, or parent taken from us before their time. It is bad enough when a family member is stolen away by natural causes and twice as painful when someone’s reckless or negligent behavior snatches them away.

On top of the anger and loss, the world also has one more unpleasant insult to add to our injury: financial costs. No death comes without a deep price paid in grief and in currency. From medical bills to care and funeral costs, the death of a loved one is expensive. And on top of those unexpected bills, families dealing with the loss of a working parent or partner suddenly have to go without their income as well. It is all profoundly unfair.

This injustice is one that we help remedy. As your wrongful death attorney, Gary Kendell can help you make a claim for financial compensation. Not to bring your loved one back, but to ease the financial burden of their passing so that you can focus on honoring their memory and caring for those they have left behind.

What Is A Wrongful Death Claim?

If you are injured in a car accident, you can bring a personal injury claim against the driver who caused the accident, forcing their insurance to cover the costs of your injury, treatment, and lost income. A wrongful death claim works in much the same way, except it is brought forward on behalf of the deceased person’s estate.

In Wisconsin and Iowa, a wrongful death claim can be pursued against someone if:

1. They acted in a negligent or reckless way or were negligent in their duty of care.
2. That negligence and recklessness led to the death of your loved one.

Some examples of possible wrongful death claims include:

• A truck driver on his cell phone rear-ending your husband’s car on his way home.
• A nursing home attendant neglecting your aging parent, causing them to die of a treatable illness.
• Your child being poisoned by a nearby factory’s reckless waste disposal policy.

If you have lost someone recently and believe someone besides them may be responsible or have acted negligently, leading to their death, you should reach out to a wrongful death attorney near you, like Gary Kendell, as soon as possible to discuss compensation.

What Compensation Can You Claim In A Wrongful Death Suit?

No amount of money can replace someone you love, and to pretend otherwise is folly. But people leave behind more than just emotional holes in our lives; every death comes with a double-edged financial burden. First are the costs associated with their passing, and then on top of that, there is the loss of their income.

In a wrongful death compensation claim, you can demand compensation for both types of harm, as well as for less tangible but no less painful losses. For example, after the death of a loved one in a car accident with another driver, you could claim all of the following and more:

• The medical bills incurred at the hospital for care before their passing, including the cost of the ambulance from the sight of the accident.
• Funeral arrangements for your loved one, even if they left money for this in their will.
• An approximation of their lifetime earnings, which you are being deprived of by their premature death.
• Compensation for emotional harm, suffering, and loss of consortium for bereaved spouses.
• Any other harm, cost, or loss directly resulting from their death.

You will have to claim this compensation from, in most cases, an insurance company. Whether it is the auto insurance of the driver or the hospital’s medical malpractice insurance, they are not likely to hand it over without a fight, which is why you need an attorney with wrongful death claim experience.

Why Choose Gary Kendell To Be Your Iowa And Wisconsin Wrongful Death Attorney?

When you are recovering from the loss of a loved one, chances are the last thing you want to think about is money. Attorney Gary Kendell himself has lived through the untimely loss of a loved one, so he personally understands the pain and helplessness that so many families experience in these situations.

Beyond just understanding, he is in the unique position of being able to help. He can take on the bureaucratic demands of the claim to spare you the burden. As your wrongful death lawyer, Gary Kendell also acts as your champion against the insurance companies, ensuring their reluctance does not result in you getting a penny less than you need or deserve.

Call A Wrongful Death Attorney Near You When A Loved One Has Been Taken Away

Iowa and Wisconsin law might be generous in allowing grieving family members to recover financial compensation if their loved one was killed by the actions of a negligent party, but they are not forgiving with the time given for your grief. If you do not file before the statute of limitations expires, you may not be able to get anything at all.

Therefore, if you are currently struggling with such a loss, call a wrongful death attorney like Gary Kendell as soon as possible at  (515) 205-1922. He will ensure those responsible bear the costs of their negligence to help you through this difficult time. The first consultation is always free.