North Carolina Wrongful Death Lawyer

Wrongful Death, a Traumatic Family Experience

In a wrongful death case, the deceased died as a result of the negligence (or other liability) of another person. Wrongful deaths can result from such things as defective or dangerous products, drunk driving, trips and falls or even intentional assaults. When someone is responsible for bringing about the death of another, then there is a problem legally as the deceased cannot bring suit against the person responsible. A wrongful death lawsuit is meant to resolve this, being filed on behalf of the family of the deceased. It is a civil action and not a criminal one. The types of damages that can be recovered in a wrongful death case vary but could possibly include such things as loss of future income; loss of inheritance; loss of companionship and funeral expenses.

You can allow our office to take care of the difficult aspects of this trying time and attempt to obtain compensation for you and your family from the negligent party. One has to remember, the deceased can’t fight back, but you and your family still have legal rights. At Roane Law, we will help you through this difficult time caused by your loved one’s wrongful death and treat you with the respect, dignity and sensitivity you deserve. Almost every nursing home abuse case that our attorney's handle are wrongful death cases.  Such nursing home wrongful death cases have a Statute of Limitations of two years. We will need to act quickly to get medical records, get the facility licensing information, talk to witnesses, have the case reviewed by experts- all before we are able to file a lawsuit.  For whatever reason, nursing home companies do not try to settle without litigation.  We have tried many times, but the companies just use this time to learn your case, what witnesses you have and try to build a case against you. 

Attorneys who handle wrongful death cases must also work hard to explain the loss of the deceased to the family.  Jurors sometimes think, "we can't bring them back, so what good will this do?"  Wrongful death attorneys at Roane Law will talk to family and find out exactly what was lost.  Death is a part of life, but a wrongful death is not.  It simply is hard to move on knowing that someone you cared about was killed by the negligence of another.  Every birthday, mother's day, Christmas or other days bring back these memories which may last for the rest of the survivors' lives.  This must be explained to the jury.  In addition, the jurors must be told that the law requires that a monetary amount be put on this loss.  Part of the whole purpose of our justice system is reimbursement as well as deterrence.  By holding negligent defendants responsible, it makes them, and others, think twice about being reckless or taking risks that endanger others.  Wrongful death cases can be very difficult and you will need a strong attorney to handle these cases properly.

Wrongful Death Attorney

North Carolina wrongful death attorney James M. Roane III is very experienced in wrongful death law and would be glad to meet with you to discuss your situation. If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, you may not be prepared for the expenses you may have to take responsibility for, such as funeral expenses, ambulance charges, and any other medical bills incurred prior to the death of your loved one.  In addition, you no longer have the support of your loved one. You may be entitled to a settlement for all medical costs, the loss of your loved one's potential future earnings, in addition to the pain and suffering that person had before they died. 

call Wrongful Death Lawyer James M. Roane III to discuss your wrongful death claim.  For a free consultation.