Danbury Wrongful Death Lawyer

Wrongful death cases can stem from a variety of accidents or activities. Some of the more common types of wrongful death cases we handle in Danbury, CT, include:

• Truck or motor vehicle accidents
• Poisonous substance exposure
• Nursing home abuse
• Medical malpractice
• Defective products
• Workplace injuries
• Premises liability
• Animal attacks
• Fire

If you are unsure whether your loved one’s death qualifies as wrongful, you need a personal injury lawyer who has experience with Connecticut’s wrongful death law. Gould Injury Law will be there to work fast and seek justice in your case. We are available 24/7 and are awaiting your call at 888-WIN-FAST.

Any person, company, or corporation can be held accountable for a death caused by negligence. Whether intentional or accidental, the accident or injury that caused the death wouldn’t have happened if that person or entity exercised a reasonable duty of care. That is the basis of every wrongful death claim.

For example, if your loved one was killed in an accident involving a large truck, you may be able to claim wrongful death against the trucking company or truck driver. It all depends on the circumstances. Additionally, if your family member or close friend was killed because of equipment failure or an accident at work, the family may be entitled to compensation from the employer. It’s important to speak with a qualified Danbury, CT, wrongful death lawyer to know whether your specific case qualifies for a wrongful death claim.

It likely feels overwhelming, not only to face the death of a loved one, but also to consider that the death could possibly have been prevented. You need answers as quickly as possible to help with your grief. At Gould Injury Law, we know how difficult this process is, and, for more than 40 years, our attorneys have helped many other clients through this trying time. We’re here for you and your family. Your lawyer will be available to help you through each step of the process.

In handling your wrongful death claim, we will normally do the following:

• Begin with a free consultation to learn about your case and why you believe you may have a claim
• Obtain all pertinent medical information, reports, and evidence from the circumstances that cause your loved one’s death
• Interview medical personnel and witnesses
• Deal with insurance companies trying to settle the wrongful death case
• File all the necessary legal paperwork to get your case finished quickly
• Work to get the settlement or judgment completed in a timely fashion
• Protect you and your loved ones’ legal rights

We always keep our goal at the forefront of our work – to prove that the negligent actions of another person or entity caused your loved one’s death and to get you the justice you deserve.

In the case of a wrongful death claim, the settlement would include financial damages. There are two different kinds of damages: pecuniary and non-pecuniary.

Pecuniary damages

Pecuniary damages have an easily calculated monetary value. For example:

• Medical costs
• Lost wages
• Property damage

Non-pecuniary damages

These damages are harder to give exact figures for, as they are subjective to the person or family. For example:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Impairment of life
• Loss of future income

Your legal rights may entitle you to both types of damages in your wrongful death case. To find out how the specifics of your case apply, talk to your CT attorney.

The legal system surrounding wrongful death claims can be confusing. We want to make this as easy on you as we can. Our personal injury attorneys can help you determine who was negligent and what compensation is fair enough to cover your damages, pain, and suffering. A Gould Injury Law attorney will build a solid wrongful death case to prove your right to compensation, and we won’t delay!