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Wrongful Death
(Alabama Statutes)
Birmingham, Alabama
Wrongful Death
No monetary value can ease the suffering of a loved one's death, especially if that person is killed abruptly in an accident. But if your loved one's death could have been prevented, you may be entitled to compensation to help relieve the financial burdens you now face.
Alabama's Statute
Wrongful death arises when someone is killed as the result of another person's negligence. In Alabama, the wrongful death statute differs from most states. A family of someone who has been the victim of wrongful death is only entitled to receive punitive damages-not compensatory ones. Punitive damages only punish the person who was at fault for the death. So, if your 35-year-old husband dies in an automobile accident, you cannot seek compensation for his future loss of wages, assuming he would've lived until retirement 30 years later.
Statute of Limitations
Alabama also has a statute of limitations. During a period of grieving, family members often mistakenly wait to seek legal damages. That delay can only add to the emotional hardship, as a statute of limitations can prevent a family from collecting wrongful death damages. Alabama's statute of limitations is like most other states: you have two years from the date of the descendant's death to file a wrongful death suit.
There are many different reasons why a wrongful death can occur. The Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at Burke, Harvey & Frankowski are dedicated to representing residents whose loved ones have died because of:
- Medical Malpractice
- Construction Accidents
- Industrial Accidents
- Birth Injuries
- Auto Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Defective Drugs and Medical Devices
- Veterans' Administration Hospital Malpractice
- Defective Automobiles
- Defective Toys
- Defective Car Seats
- Defective Cribs
There are other complicated aspects of pursuing a wrongful death suit in Alabama, such as the filing process itself. This is why it's important to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. The Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at Burke, Harvey & Frankowski can help you through this difficult time. Our attorneys can answer your questions and help you claim the damages you are entitled to. Call or e-mail us today for a free consultation.
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