Beckley West Virginia Wrongful Death Lawyer | WV Fatal Accident Lawyer

When a serious accident that results in the loss of life occurs, family and friends are left with many questions about what to do. "Wrongful death" claims can be made by husbands, wives, and children when the negligence of someone else caused the loss of a family member.

Forman & Rist can help to quickly resolve a wrongful death claim so that the financial future of loved ones can be protected. We work with various experts in the investigation of wrongful death cases to establish important facts to support the case, including economists, accountants and medical experts.

What is Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death is defined as a fatality that is caused by the negligence of another person, corporation or entity. Damages that can be recovered in a wrongful death action include the earnings that a person would have made during their lifetime, medical expenses, funeral expenses, property damage, and even punitive damages to punish the wrongful act.

When is a Wrongful Death claim appropriate?

A wrongful death claim can arise out of a car wreck, truck wreck, motorcycle wreck, atv wreck, airplane wreck, construction accident, mine accident, and other accidents. The claim can also be made as a result of medical malpractice, defective products, or pharmaceutical complications. Basically, a wrongful death claim can include every type of accidental death, no matter what the cause.

If you have lost a loved one, you need to talk to an attorney as soon as possible in order to protect your rights. You can sit down and talk to a lawyer from Forman & Rist about your case for free. We do not charge for initial meetings, no matter how long it takes. We also do not charge a fee for pursuing a wrongful death claim unless we obtain compensation for our client. Forman & Rist helps clients throughout West Virginia with wrongful death claims.

Contact a Beckley West Virginia Wrongful Death Attorney from Forman & Rist to see how can we help you today.

Call us toll free at 1-866-982-5299 to schedule a free initial consultation.


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