Wrongful Death: Pursuing Justice When Loved Ones Are Lost

What is a wrongful death claim?

A wrongful death claim arises when a person dies due to someone else’s negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional wrongdoing. Common cases include motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, and premises liability.

Who may bring a claim?

Laws vary by jurisdiction, but often include:

• Surviving spouse

• Children

• Parents

• Dependents or personal representatives of the deceased’s estate

What damages are recoverable?

Some examples include:

• Funeral, burial, and final medical expenses

• Loss of income, support, or services the deceased would have provided

• Loss of companionship, guidance, and consortium

• Pain and suffering of the deceased before death

The challenges in wrongful death litigation

• Emotional and financial stakes are very high

• Proving negligence must show duty, breach, causation, and damages

• Defense tactics: insurers may argue contributory fault, assumption of risk, or dispute causation

• Statutes of limitation are strict — time is of the essence

How Finlay Law Firm supports grieving families

We combine legal skill with compassion:

• We manage all aspects of the claim so families can focus on healing

• We conduct full investigations including reconstruction, expert testimony, medical records review

• We negotiate forcefully or litigate when necessary

• We strive to secure full compensation, including both economic and non-economic losses

Losing someone you love is devastating. We are committed to pursuing the accountability and financial recovery your family deserves.