Des Moines Wrongful Death Lawyers

Losing a loved one can be devastating, but when their death was the result of the negligent actions of someone, the loss can be even more extreme. In tragic situations like this, Iowa law allows the victim’s survivors to pursue a wrongful death case against the responsible party. However, this can be much more difficult to accomplish than many people realize.

Our Des Moines, IA lawyers understand the pain and grief families are struggling with during this difficult time. The last thing they need to handle is the legalities of a wrongful death lawsuit. Each wrongful death lawyer from our firm has built a solid reputation in the legal community for our success rate in obtaining the best possible outcomes for our clients. If you have lost a loved one in an accident, contact our firm today.

Fatal Vehicle Accidents

One of the most common causes of wrongful death accident claims that we see at our firm is vehicle accidents. Each year, there are more vehicles are on the road and this means that there are also, unfortunately, more fatal crashes that occur. What can be even more tragic in these cases is the insurance company’s refusal to compensate victims’ families with the full amount they are entitled to under the law for their loved one’s death. There are many underhanded tactics that insurance adjusters will try to get families to settle for less than what they deserve, including dragging out the claim to add to the financial pressure many families are already dealing with.

The insurance company may even try to blame the victim for the accident so they can deny the wrongful death claim completely. Our wrongful death attorneys have extensive experience dealing with these tactics and will make sure that your family’s rights are protected and justice is received for your loved one’s death.

An insurance adjuster will also not tell a family all of the losses they may be entitled to collect and they are not legally required to. This is one of the many reasons why it is so important for families of accident victims to retain the help of a wrongful death attorney. Your attorney will make sure you receive compensation for the obvious losses, such as medical expenses and funeral and burial costs, but your attorney will also pursue those other, lesser-known damages, such as loss of your loved one’s guidance and support, and loss of companionship.

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Our legal team understands that no amount of money will ever make up for your loved one’s death. But we also understand that their death has now left you with high expenses that you were never planning on, as well as the loss of income and support your loved one provided. Contact our office today to set up a free and no-obligation case evaluation with a wrongful death lawyer Des Moines, IA clients recommend to find out how we can help.

Wrongful  Death in Des Moines, Iowa? Call a wrongful death lawyer Des Moines IA Trusts for help.

Fortunately, most injuries are not catastrophic, however, tragically, fatal accidents do happen. A wrongful death lawyer Des Moines IA residents can call upon has represented family members of those tragically killed in accidents throughout the Midwest. The facts of each and every wrongful death case are unique but, sadly, each wrongful death case involves grieving loved ones – those left behind to pick up the pieces and try to assemble some sort of new normal.

When representing family members in wrongful death cases, our lawyers take the time to sit down with each family member to learn the full extent of their loss – not just the financial loss but what did the loved one mean to them…as a person…a brother, a son, a husband, a wife…a friend.

In some situations, it can be relatively straightforward to determine lost income but that is often the smallest part of a wrongful death claim. What can prove to be much more challenging is determining what the loss of a loved one means – how do you value what it means to have your loved one call every Sunday night, just to talk? How do you value your annual fishing trip with your loved one? These are the questions that our wrongful death lawyers dig into and then present to the insurance company or jury in a way that is understandable – we work to make them truly feel your loss and compensate you accordingly.

To help with this, we may utilize day in the life videos which can range from a simple video montage compiled from stills of the lost loved one up to more active videos that include interviews of survivors discussing their loss and what their loved one meant to them. Not only are these videos an effective way to put a face on the survivors but it also helps bring the character of the decedent to life in a small way. Additionally, videos are a way for insurance companies to see just how a jury might perceive the value of a wrongful death case.

We understand that no amount of money is ever truly acceptable when a loved one is killed. However, we have had clients use their proceeds from wrongful death cases to plant a memorial garden while others have established scholarships or playgrounds in the name of their loved one. This type of investment gave our clients some peace knowing that the loss of their loved one wasn’t completely in vain and it helps to have the memories lived on.

Contact Us for the Wrongful Death Lawyer Des Moines IA Can Rely On

If you have lost a loved one and wonder if you might have a wrongful death case, contact a wrongful death lawyer Des Moines IA residents trust for a free consultation. We are happy to meet with you wherever and whenever you wish.

Whether dealing with a death caused by a truck accident, auto accident, motorcycle accident, bad drug or medical device or any other type of accident, our lawyers are ready to help.

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