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Wrongful death legal protections for fatal accidents

Sometimes a car accident results in a tragic fatality and surviving family members may be left coping with an unexpected loss and the challenges that accompany it. Wrongful death legal resources are available to help support and protect family members who have suffered the wrongful loss of a loved one.

Wrongful death legal protections help hold negligent drivers accountable and protect loved ones from some of the emotional and financial harm of a fatal accident. Whenever a loved one has been wrongfully killed, such as by a negligent driver, family members may have a wrongful death claim for damages. A wrongful death claim can be brought in Maryland by the lost loved one’s spouse, parent or child. There are important timelines attached to bringing a wrongful death claim for damages that surviving family members should be aware of.

Damages that may be available through a wrongful death claim include lost wages and earnings; loss of support and services; loss of companionship and consortium; emotional pain and suffering; and mental anguish. Wrongful death damages may be able to help family members with some of the difficulties they face while struggling to cope with the loss of their loved one. Wrongful death damages depend on the characteristics of the victim and the circumstances but some general categories may provide help to the victim’s loved ones.

Wrongful death legal remedies are important to understand following a wrongful loss of a loved one. The loss of a loved one is one of the worst experiences any family member can face which is why knowledge of these legal protections is valuable information to have.

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