After losing a loved one due to someone else's negligence, many people are unaware of  what legal action to take after a wrongful death .  Understandably, they are still grieving and perhaps don't know why it is so critical to protect their rights while also gathering evidence related to the accident that resulted in their loved one's death so they can sue the negligent party.

Far too often, it can be extemely difficult to deal with the negligent party in civil court proceedings while simultaneously trying to resolve financial and emotional issues.  This article goes on to explain the two main benefits families tend to pursue in a wrongful death lawsuit.

#1. Get Compensation For Their Loss

A wrongful death lawsuit often involves seeking compensation for a family's losses, both financial and emotional. These losses can be compensated to hopefully help the surviving family members to get past them and move on.  Financial losses may include medical expenses, funeral costs, and lost income.

In order to avoid financial stress caused by the loss of a loved one, the family seeks to recover past and future earnings. In cases where the deceased loved one was the main breadwinner and the surviving family members have no other source of income, this can lead to severe financial stress.

Now, emotional losses in wrongful death cases  for spouses center around the loss of consortium, companionship, and love.  For surviving children, their emotional distress comes from experiencing the loss of guidance, or missing out on some of the most important memories in their life, such as huge important life milestones.

#2. Inciting Change and Justice

Although compensation is often thought of as the driving force behind legal action following a wrongful death it's not for all families. For some families, it's more comforting to take legal action against the negligent party and force them to pay for their actions.

Some people see it as a way to seek justice and inspire change in the future Many times, when someone or a company is negligent in a death they are motivated to improve their safety-mindedness and change their negligent ways.

Contact Our Wrongful Death Attorney in Miami FL Today!

If you have lost a loved one in a negligent act of an individual or corporate entity, let Beharry Law help get you compensated for your losses.  No matter the circumstance, our goal is to assist clients in their time of need.

Our Miami wrongful-death lawyer can help you understand your rights and explain why you need to take legal action if someone's negligence causes the death of a family member. We are here to help you.