Washington Fatal Accident Attorney
The untimely death of a family member or other loved one usually gives rise to a period of intense grief and emotional distress, which diminishes, over time. When the death is caused by the negligence of another individual, or a businsess or governmental entity, it is important that a personal representative be appointed by the court, and that the appointed personal representative contact a personal injury / wrongful death attorney as soon as practical, after the death. The purpose is to discuss any potential claim, and preserve any claim for economic loss, emotional distress, and other similar damages, which might otherwise be lost due to the passage of time.
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Compensation in Wrongful Death Cases
Where there has been a wrongful death, our firm represents the personal representative of the estate of a decedent. It is through the personal representative that pre-death costs, expenses, loss of income, pain, suffering,and emotional distress suffered by the decedent can be recovered, along with post death costs and expenses, such as funeral costs.. Loss of future income, adjusted for time and cost of living the deceased would have otherwise incurred, is also recoverable. Claims of surviving family members, for loss of companionship, love, affection, and guidance may also be made, where allowed by law, through the personal representative.In wrongful death claims, Michael J. Riccelli, and the staff of Michael J. Riccelli, P.S. will, as is appropriate for each specific case, discuss medical issues with treating physicians and other health care providers; engage appropriate expert medical, techinical, mechanical, economic, psychological, and law enforcement witnesses, and the like; and interview and work closely with all affeceted family members and friends of the decedent, in order to establishe the nature and extent of all recoverable damages. It is surviving family members and friends that are most capable of and best suited to recreate an accurate impression of the decedent, as the person they were in life, and the resulting loss suffered by each survivor. Legal interaction with the insurer and attorney of the at-fault party is performed aggressively and competenly, while interaction with family and friends is performed caringly and compassionately by Mr. Riccelli, and the staff of Michael J. Riccelli, P.S.
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Contact attorney Michael J. Riccelli, P.S., to discuss review your potential wrongful death claim, free of charge. Contact us today.
