Compensation in a Wrongful Death Suit

    COLUMBUS, OH, May 31, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- When a person dies because of the negligence of another, the victim's family members or estate may be entitled to pursue compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit.

The types of damages and amounts of related compensation that can be sought vary greatly, depending on state laws and the circumstances surrounding the death. Because wrongful death cases can be emotional and complex, it is important to work with an experienced wrongful death attorney who can answer your questions and guide you through the complicated legal process if you lost a loved one due to the negligent act of another.

When a family member dies, there is immediate emotional trauma. But the loss of a loved one may also be followed by long-term implications that can affect your finances, lifestyle and emotional health.

While no amount of compensation can replace a family member, monetary damages resulting from a successful wrongful death case can provide you and your family with a sense of security. Compensation in a wrongful death claim may include money for:

- Loss of companionship
- Loss of income
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of support
- Loss of benefits (pension, medical, etc.)
- Mental anguish
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Past medical expenses
- Punitive or exemplary damages

Compensation in wrongful death claims is intended in part to account for the monetary support a family member would have provided if still living. Some of the factors that impact possible compensation in a wrongful death case include:

- The victim's age
- The victim's health
- The victim's life expectancy
- The victim's earning capacity
- The victim's occupation

If a family member died due to the negligence of another, the best way to ensure you are able to recover the financial compensation you will need going forward is to work with a qualified wrongful death attorney.

If you live in Ohio and recently lost a loved one due to the negligent act of another, please visit the website of the experienced Columbus, Ohio, wrongful death attorneys at Robert W. Kerpsack Co., L.P.A. at http://rwklaw.com.

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