Fatal accident claims, also known as wrongful death claims, may be an option in cases where someone else’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing caused your loved one’s death. Whether caused by a fatal car collision, medical malpractice, slip and fall, or a defective product, the sudden and preventable loss of someone you love is devastating.
The fatal accident lawyers at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, have been supporting families and estate representatives in wrongful death claims for over 100 combined years. We will take the burden of pursuing compensation off your shoulders by handling each step of the fatal accident claim, allowing you the time and space to properly grieve and prepare to move forward after such a tragic loss. Hiring a Connecticut fatal accident lawyer ensures that your case is handled with experience and care.
In the past three years, car accidents in Connecticut have caused over 900 deaths. While motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of fatal accidents, they are not the only cause. Other common causes of fatal accidents include:
If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident in Connecticut, the executor or administrator of their estate may be able to seek compensation on their behalf.
Connecticut allows executors and administrators to pursue compensation to cover the cost of reasonably necessary medical expenses incurred prior to death, including hospital and nursing services. Funeral and burial costs can also be recovered in wrongful death claims. State law also allows the victim’s estate to recover damages on their behalf, which may include:
Additionally, surviving spouses may be able to recover damages for loss of consortium. In many cases, this claim is filed as part of the wrongful death claim, but the compensation for loss of consortium is calculated separately from the other damages and costs. Consulting with a Connecticut fatal accident attorney can help you understand your legal options and maximize your claim.
Loss of consortium is a legal term for the loss that loved ones suffer after their family member or someone they care deeply for has died. It refers to losing the benefits of a close relationship, including moral support, intimacy, affection, and companionship. Loss of consortium is a valuable part of a fatal accident claim because of the tremendous effect an unexpected death has on surviving family members and loved ones. Connecticut law currently only allows spouses or partners of loved ones to bring claims for loss of consortium in a wrongful death claim. A Connecticut fatal injury lawyer can guide you through this process and ensure your rights are protected.
Sudden or unexpected death is the most common traumatic experience, and most people rate losing someone in this way as the worst experience of their lives regardless of what other traumatic experiences they’ve gone through. Additionally, the grieving period presents multiple risks, including the possibility of experiencing multiple psychiatric disorders.
If you would like to discuss your loved one’s fatal accident and explore your options for pursuing a claim for loss of consortium as part of a wrongful death claim, contact the fatal accident attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC. Our legal team has extensive experience fighting for damages, medical expenses, and funeral costs associated with fatal accidents. Hiring a Connecticut fatal accident lawyer can make a significant difference in ensuring justice for your loved one.
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