Understanding Your Right to Compensation in Washington
If a family member, such as a spouse, parent, or child has died, an already challenging time can be made worse if the death that occurred in Washington was the result of someone's wrongdoing. In these cases, the family of the deceased may have an chance to file a wrongful death action.
The Law of Wrongful Death in Washington
It is not correct that any time a family member dies you will have an action for wrongful death in King County.
The law most typically says that only immediate family members can sue for Wrongful Death.
If you succeed in a wrongful death case, you will be entitled to compensation for funeral expenses, medical care the deceased received, loss of companionship, and, in the most grave cases, punitive damages.
The law most typically says that only immediate family members can sue for Wrongful Death.
Washington Wrongful Death Lawyers Are Prepared to Assist
Like other personal injury cases, state laws dictate a statute of limitations in which your case must be brought. If you file your Wrongful Death case outside of this short window, you may lose any chance you have to recover. It is because of that you should contact a King County, Washington Wrongful Death lawyer today.
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