Wrongful Death

Losing a loved one is a devastating and difficult experience that can only made worse if they were killed because of another party’s negligence or recklessness. Families who must cope with the wrongful death of a family member have the right to pursue legal action against the negligent party and receive compensation for their losses.

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident caused by another party’s poor decisions, you deserve compensation for your suffering. Contact the Wausau personal injury attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® to discuss your case with a professional. Call 800-242-2874 today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Compensation

When filing a wrongful death claim, the claimant must establish that the defendant’s negligence cost another person their life. Once negligence is established, the claimant may receive any of the following forms of compensation:

• Pecuniary: This type of compensation pertains to financial losses, such as the deceased’s income, insurance policy, pension, potential inheritance, and other finances that would have been accessible to their family.

• General: This type of damage is intended to compensate the deceased’s family for the emotional distress that accompanies coping with death and their loss of companionship or support.

• Punitive: This is the rarest type of compensation, and is directed at punishing the responsible party for their gross recklessness or negligence. Generally, punitive damages are only awarded in cases where the defendant is a large corporation or entity, and other forms of damages would merely be a “drop in the bucket” for them.

Although monetary compensation is in no way an acceptable replacement for your loved one, it can help you cope with life after loss.

Contact Us

For more information about pursuing a wrongful death claim, contact Wausau car accident lawyers Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, S.C by calling 800-242-2874 today.