While death is always tragic, wrongful death can be especially difficult. The individual who loses their life suffers the saddest permanent consequence due to negligence, while their family is left to battle grief and trauma forever. The family members also suffer financial loss in more ways than one as well as immense emotional health issues.
The immeasurably tragic consequences of wrongful death cases make wrongful death in Nevada a claim worthy of compensation. Here are some of the most common reasons for wrongful death in Nevada:
Medical Malpractice
Negligence of medical professionals towards patients results in several wrongful death cases each year. The deceased patient’s family can file a compensation claim against the medical professional or the facility if they have proof of negligence and inadequate care.
Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents are among the leading causes of death in the US. Unfortunately, almost all car accidents occur due to a driver’s negligence, such as drunk driving, texting during driving, and speeding. Therefore, an accident resulting in the wrongful death of an individual enables their family to seek closure through compensation and justice.
Assault
The intention to hurt an individual can result in unintentional but permanent loss of their life. While it can be complicated to distinguish wrongful death through an assault from murder and self-defence, it does make up a small percentage of wrongful death cases.
Workplace Accidents
Family members of workers dying due to employment conditions and responsibilities can file for wrongful death in Nevada against the employer. These wrongful death cases can be filed against any company, including those offering high-risk jobs, such as construction sites, factories, etc.
Besides the most common above, wrongful death cases include
Compensation for Wrongful Death Cases
The compensation for wrongful death in Nevada is determined by grief and emotional suffering, loss of income if the deceased had financial obligations, loss of companionship, loss of help with responsibilities, and medical, funeral, and burial expenses. The compensation for wrongful death cases also includes punitive damages.
The compensation is determined based on the earning capacity of the deceased, their financial responsibilities, the total income of the household, and the number of household members. It is important to note that only spouses, children, parents, and the personal estate representative of a deceased can file for a wrongful death claim in Nevada.
Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Claims in Nevada
Dealing with a loved one’s death is difficult. However, there is a time limit to filing a wrongful death claim in Nevada. A claim filed after the limit is over can result in a case dismissal from the defendant and the court.
As much as seeking justice for the loss of life of a loved one is essential, navigating the laws when one if mourning isn’t easy. If you or someone you care about has lost a family member to a wrongful death, contact a wrongful death lawyer at Bourassa Law Group. Call 800-870-8910 or click here for a free evaluation of your case today.
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