To put it plainly, since a deceased person cannot defend himself/herself in wrongful death claim, you cannot sue them directly. But that’s not the end of the matter.If someone you love has been the victim of a fatal accident caused by the negligence or carelessness of someone who also died, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim against that person’s estate.
The estate could be held liable for damages and compensation can be pursued. You’ll have a small window of time to submit your claim after the executor has given you a notification of death (usually about 2 months), so you’ll need to act quickly.
If you file your claim with the deceased person’s estate executor and that claim is ignored or outright denied, you’ll proceed with a lawsuit. In any case, the sooner you contact a trusted wrongful death attorney, the better.An experienced attorney can help you understand your options for monetary compensation. At Neufeld, Kleinberg, & Pinkiert, our payment philosophy is No Win – No Fees or Costs. If you have questions regarding pursuing a suit against the estate of the deceased at-fault party, contact Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkiert, PA today.
Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkiert, PA handles a variety of personal-injury cases. We understand that you are concerned about getting healthy, getting back to work, paying your bills and of course, being fully compensated for your loss. Contact us to start the path to wholeness from your injury today.
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