The sudden loss of a beloved family member can be devastating, especially if that death could have been prevented. If this has happened to your family, you can pursue a settlement via a wrongful death lawsuit. A compassionate local legal team can help you determine if pursuing a claim is a viable option for you and your family. Our wrongful death attorneys have successfully helped many families obtain Terre Haute wrongful death settlements. We can work hard to hold the responsible parties accountable for you.
Wrongful death lawsuits are civil suits filed by the family of a deceased person if they believe their loved one died because of someone else’s actions or inaction. Civil lawsuits do not result in jail sentences; instead, you can receive compensation from the wrongdoer, depending on the extent to which the loss of your loved one has affected your life. Our knowledgeable Terre Haute lawyers can help you and further take the time to explain the legal process of pursuing a wrongful death settlement.
While some wrongful death lawsuits in Terre Haute proceed to trial, there are many reasons you may decide it is in your best interest to accept a settlement.
A trial can be both mentally and physically draining. In a courtroom trial, you might have to hear the graphic details of how your loved one died. You may not want to even be in the same room as the person who caused the death, regardless of whether it was accidental or intentional. Settling in advance of a trial can save you and your family the grief of having to relive every painful moment.
Trials often take a long time to reach court. Courts have busy schedules, so your case might not be heard for a year or more. The defendant may also use delay tactics to postpone the trial in the hope that you will give up.
Although you may have heard of jury verdicts where a plaintiff received millions in damages, there are many cases where the plaintiff received nothing. Juries are unpredictable, and you cannot know whether a jury will be in your favor. It can take only one juror to influence the rest to vote unfavorably and award you no damages.
Without your loved one’s financial support, you may be in dire need of money. If this is the case, a settlement may be the best option for you to receive immediate access to the funds you need to support your family.
Losing your loved one unexpectedly can feel unbearably difficult. Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin can help you pursue justice with a legal claim. Our trusted, local legal team has extensive experience helping families like yours to obtain fair Terre Haute wrongful death settlements. Call us today to schedule a meeting.
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The financial burden that often comes with a serious injury can be too much for many people to bear. Unexpected medical debt, damaged personal property, and the sudden loss of income can impact the budgets of most families. The good news is that a successful injury claim could help reduce that financial strain after a serious accident. Get in touch with a Terre Haute personal injury lawyer with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin to learn more.
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