Deaths caused by negligence is a tragedy and causes much pain and suffering. Even though there is no amount of money that can erase the pain, it can ease some of the struggle when it comes to the expenses or loss of income.

A wrongful death claim allows a civil lawsuit by an immediate family member in which the death was caused by another person or a negligent act. The immediate family members can sue for damages for funeral expenses, lost financial support and pain and suffering.

Negligence in a Wrongful Death Case. The plaintiff must prove the following elements:

1. Proving Duty. The defendant could be liable for negligence if they owed the family member a duty of “due care.” 

2. Proving Breach of Duty. In case that “duty” was proved then evidence must be presented.

3. Proving Causation. The next point to be proved is that the defendant’s actions caused the deceased person harm.

4. Proving Damages. The plaintiff has to prove that the deceased person did suffer damages caused by the alleged negligence.

Please be aware that when it comes to other negligence cases, the plaintiff could prove all the points but still lose the case due to lack of sufficient or real evidence proving the real harm was suffered.

If you have had a similar situation contact Alex Martinez Law Firm right away to get the support you need. We fight to make things right and to get maximum compensation for the damages you suffered. We specialize in fighting the hard cases that other attorneys are not ready to handle.  Call us now for your free consultation at 956-540-2255.

If you have been injured or have been in a car accident, you may be eligible for compensation regardless of your legal status (even as an undocumented immigrant).

The Law Office of Alex Martinez can help by bringing peace of mind, tranquility and closure to the family.

Alex Martinez Law Firm only gets paid if you do. If the case is lost you do not have to pay us. If the case is won the attorney’s fees will be paid from the results. 

Don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment today with the legal team at Alex Martinez Law Firm to get the help you need.

Alex Martinez Law Firm takes pride in defending its client’s legal rights. We fight to make things right and to get maximum compensation for the damages you suffered. We specialize in fighting the hard cases that other attorneys are not ready to handle.  Call us now for your free consultation at 956-540-2255.

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