Wrongful Death

Wrongful death is a legal term that refers to situations where someone is fatally injured because of the negligence, recklessness or intentional acts of another person or company. Wrongful death cases may come about in a number of different contexts, including transportation accidents, workplace accidents, products liability and medical malpractice. The primary aim of the wrongful death law is to provide relief through compensation to the injured parties for the damages incurred as a result of the wrongful death of a loved one.

A plaintiff in a wrongful death action may be able to recover damages such as medical and funeral expenses, the loss of the deceased's earnings and earning capacity, loss of pension benefits, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and the loss of care, protection and companionship to the survivors.

Each state has passed wrongful death statutes unique to its own jurisdiction. The emotional and monetary losses suffered by a family can be devastating following the wrongful death of a loved one. It is important to speak with an attorney familiar with Alabama law if you have suffered as a result of the wrongful death of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence.

At Webb & Scarmozzino, P.A., you can rest assured that we are dedicated to protecting the surviving family’s rights.