The accidental loss of a loved one in a fatal accident is devastating to the survivors. If you and your family are struck by the sudden loss of a loved one, working with the right wrongful death litigation attorneys can at least help you make sense of the legal and financial ramifications of your loss.

A "wrongful death" occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or entity. An action for wrongful death belongs to the decedent's immediate family members (often called "distributees"). The most common distributees are surviving spouses and children, and sometimes parents. A suit for wrongful death may only be brought by the personal representative of the decedent's estate. Every state has a civil "wrongful death statute," or set of statutes, which establish the procedures for bringing wrongful death actions. Actions for personal injury, conscious pain and suffering, or expenses incurred prior to the decedent's death are also brought by the personal representative. The damage awards from these actions belong to the estate and may pass to different parties as directed by the decedent's will.

Khorrami Pollard & Abir, LLP, has successfully represented the families of those killed in fatal accidents. During such a difficult time, one should not have to face a wrongdoer, corporation or insurance company alone.

Wrongful or accidental death can occur for a variety of circumstances. If you have lost a loved one because of someone else's negligence or malice, our attorneys will help you hold the people responsible for your loss accountable for the damages caused to your family.