Find Peace With Expert Wrongful Death Attorney Settlement Evaluation
Several factors influence the settlement amount in wrongful death cases. These include:
- Economic Damages: This encompasses lost wages, medical expenses, and funeral costs. Attorneys meticulously calculate these to ensure full compensation.
- Non-Economic Damages: These are more subjective and include pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and emotional distress. Expert attorneys know how to quantify these for fair compensation.
- Punitive Damages: In cases of gross negligence, courts may award punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar actions in the future.