West Hartford, CT Wrongful Death Lawyer

If a loved one has been killed due to another party’s negligent or intentional actions, surviving family members may be able to sue for compensation for their grief and financial hardship. 

The lawsuit is normally filed against the person, business, or other party that is believed to be liable for the loss of life. 

These types of cases can be difficult to prove, so it’s important to have a personal injury lawyer on your side whom you can trust. The attorneys at our law firm care about the residents of West Hartford, CT, and we will act fast to seek justice on your behalf.

Wrongful death claims in West Hartford and throughout Connecticut are controlled by statutes. The law in CT differs from others in that a wrongful death claim can’t be filed by any surviving close relative that chooses to do so. A claim can only be filed by the personal representative or executor of the decedent’s estate. The court will distribute any damages awarded in the lawsuit in accord with the terms of the will of the deceased. If there is no existing will, the court will appoint a personal representative. 

The West Hartford, CT, personal injury lawyers at Gould Injury Law have extensive experience in handling these types of claims. We have the resources needed to investigate, prove, and obtain a fair settlement on your case. We will act fast to get your family the justice you deserve as you attempt to move forward during this painful time. 

Wrongful death can be the outcome of intentional or unintentional actions. If you have lost your loved one due to someone else’s negligence, the attorneys at Gould Injury Law will act fast to get you the justice you and your family deserve. The following are a few examples of claims that our West Hartford, Connecticut, wrongful death lawyers have handled:

• Medical malpractice: Doctors, nurses, and all medical professionals in the Hartford area are required to uphold a certain standard of care. Prescription errors, failure to properly diagnose an illness, or other forms of negligence can result in patients losing their lives.
• Motor vehicle accidents: Many fatalities occur each year in West Hartford, CT, as a result of car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents. These tragic accidents may be the result of equipment malfunction, speeding, drunk driving, tailgating, or other acts of negligence. 
• Workplace accidents: When workplaces put profit above safety, employees’ lives can be put in jeopardy. Many workers lose their lives every year in accidents that could have been avoided if workplace safety standards had been properly implemented. 
• Product liability: Manufacturing companies have an obligation to their employees and consumers safety. People have lost their lives from exposure to toxic chemicals and molds, food poisoning, unsafe packaging, and lack of safety warnings.