Junction City Wrongful Death Lawyer

Losing a loved one is never easy, but it can be even more difficult to deal with grief if the death was the result of someone else’s negligent or wrongful conduct. On top of being in mourning, you can face funeral expenses and medical bills that you could struggle to pay. It’s vital that you contact a Junction City wrongful death lawyer if you’re facing the death of a loved one.

At Palmer Law Group, our team of wrongful death attorneys offers compassionate assistance as you struggle with the losses you’ve sustained. We can help you prepare a claim to get compensation after the death of a loved one.

Contact us at Palmer Law Group by calling (785) 233-1836.

Why Choose Us?

Palmer Law Group: Offering Compassionate Representation

We’ll never be able to bring your loved one back, but we can help you address the financial strain that you’ve been placed under because of a wrongful death. We will do everything possible to get you the compensation you deserve.

At Palmer Law Group, our Junction City wrongful death lawyers have decades of experience helping clients through the most serious cases, including those involving wrongful deaths.

We’ll investigate the accident that resulted in the death of your loved one, gather evidence to prove negligence was a factor, and negotiate with insurance companies. We’ll work tenaciously to get you a resolution as quickly as possible so that you can focus on grieving and then healing. When you hire us, you know you have wrongful death lawyers by your side who possess the experience and compassion required.

What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?

One of the ways to think of a wrongful death claim is to consider it a personal injury claim in which the plaintiff did not survive to fight for their own compensation. This means that it falls to someone else to fight on their behalf.

Like personal injury claims, wrongful death claims have to involve the negligent or wrongful conduct of another party, which is who you would hold liable. Because these claims are so similar, you will need a personal injury lawyer to represent you.

Kansas allows the deceased’s heirs to file a wrongful death claim. These include:

• The spouse
• The children
• The surviving parent or grandparent
• The surviving siblings.

Even if an eligible heir doesn’t join the lawsuit, the winnings obtained in the claim will be divided among the heirs as the law requires.

Something that our Kansas wrongful death attorneys want clients to know is that a wrongful death claim is very different from a criminal prosecution. In a wrongful death civil action, the defendant will not receive a jail sentence, probation, or other similar consequences. However, it is possible for both kinds of cases to proceed at the same time.

Damages Available in a Wrongful Death Claim

The Compensation You Can Expect if We Win

When you file a wrongful death claim, you have the chance to receive economic and non-economic damages. These are compensatory damages.

Economic damages compensate you for funeral expenses as well as for the medical care that your loved one received before they passed away. You can also claim lost wages, which is critical for those who depended on the deceased. To calculate these, insurers or juries look at your loved one’s income and consider how long they would have lived and the kind of career trajectory they might have had.

Another type of economic damage includes calculating the worth of the services your loved one provided. For example, if they took care of an elderly parent, damages would include the cost of a nurse or care facility to cover those same services.

Non-economic damages focus on compensating you for the anguish that your loved one suffered as well as for the distress you’re experiencing because of their death. You can also claim loss of companionship.

At Palmer Law Group, our Junction City wrongful death attorneys can help you understand what you can claim.

Wrongful Death Claim FAQs

As you navigate the aftermath of a wrongful death, our team of lawyers can help you understand how long you have to file a lawsuit and why having representation is essential.

What is the statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim?

Like other personal injury claims, you have two years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a wrongful death claim. If you miss this deadline, the court will reject it, and you won’t be able to recover losses.

Do I need a lawyer to file a wrongful death claim in Kansas?

You’re not required to have a lawyer, but it’s never a good idea to start a wrongful death claim alone. With experienced lawyers, you don’t have to worry about negotiating with insurance companies yourself, which can always be difficult but may be brutal when dealing with grief.

In some instances, you may also need to go to court, and you never want to do that without legal representation.

Who can file a wrongful death claim in Kansas?

A spouse, siblings, parents, and children are among those who may file a wrongful death claim. If you’re not sure whether you are eligible,  we can help you ascertain this when you come to your free consultation.

Can I pursue a wrongful death claim and a criminal case at the same time?

Both of these types of cases may proceed at the same time. Keep in mind, however, that only the State of Kansas can begin a criminal prosecution.

If you still have questions about wrongful death claims, schedule a free consultation to speak with one of our lawyers.

Call Our Wrongful Death Lawyers for a Consultation

After losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligent or wrongful conduct, you can recover damages by filing a wrongful death claim. By contacting our lawyers at Palmer Law Group, you can receive the compassionate representation you deserve.

Schedule a free consultation by calling (785) 233-1836.