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Few experiences are as painful as losing someone you love. When that loss has happened because another person acted carelessly or a company failed to protect your loved one's safety, the grief you experience may be mixed with anger, confusion, and concerns about your family's future. You may be wondering how you will pay bills, who will help raise children, and whether anyone will ever be held accountable. Fortunately, you can take steps to obtain compensation from the party responsible for your loved one's death, and you can do so with the help of an experienced attorney.

At Whitlock Law, we understand that no legal claim can undo a tragic death. What our lawyer can do is take on the burden of investigating the death, dealing with insurance companies, and helping your family obtain compensation that will allow you to maintain financial security. We have years of experience in personal injury and wrongful death cases, and we will treat your family with gentleness as we work toward an outcome that will honor the person you have lost.

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How Wrongful Death Claims Are Handled in Maryland

Maryland's wrongful death statute, which is found in Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings §§ 3-901 through 3-904, allows family members to file a lawsuit when a person's death has been caused by a wrongful act or negligence. The family will have the same right to sue as the deceased person would have had if they had survived. In simple terms, if your loved one could have brought a personal injury claim, your family may be able to bring a wrongful death claim.

In general, a person's spouse, parents, or children may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. If none of these relatives are living, other relatives by blood or marriage who were dependent on a person may bring a wrongful death claim. A claim must usually be filed within three years of the date of the person's death.

Maryland also allows a person's estate to bring what is known as a survival action. This claim may recover compensation for damages suffered by the deceased person, such as medical bills and the pain they endured before passing. Our attorney can help families pursue both claims together to make sure no form of recovery is overlooked.

What Kinds of Negligence Can Lead to Wrongful Death?

Fatal accidents can happen in many settings. Motor vehicle crashes are among the most common causes of wrongful deaths. Collisions may be caused by drunk or distracted drivers, and these drivers may be held liable for their negligence. When truck accidents have been caused by fatigued truckers, poorly maintained trucks, or other issues, steps may be taken to hold truck drivers, trucking companies, or other parties responsible. Drivers may also be held liable for fatal pedestrian accidents or other types of accidents.

Wrongful deaths may also be caused by unsafe property conditions, such as an unfenced pool, a fire that occurred because of building code violations, or a lack of reasonable security in an apartment complex or parking lot. In these cases, wrongful death claims may address premises liability, and property owners or occupiers may be held liable for negligence that led to fatal injuries.

How Can a Wrongful Death Affect a Family?

The loss of a family member can lead to emotional and financial problems that can last for years. A spouse may be forced to care for their children and manage their household alone, and they may struggle to cover expenses after losing the income earned by the other spouse. Children may grow up without a parent's guidance. Parents who lose a child may experience grief that will never fully fade.

The practical burdens of a wrongful death can add up quickly. Medical bills for the treatment a person received before their death may begin arriving. Funeral and burial costs may need to be paid. The loss of a steady paycheck can put enormous strain on a family's finances. When a person who supported their spouse and children is wrongfully killed, the family may lose decades of income, health insurance, and retirement savings, along with the daily help the person provided around the home.

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What Compensation Can a Family Receive for a Wrongful Death?

Families may be able to recover compensation for the financial and emotional losses they have experienced because of a wrongful death. Economic damages may include the income and benefits the deceased person would have provided, the value of their household services such as childcare and home repairs, and losses due to medical expenses.

Noneconomic damages can provide a family with compensation for emotional harm and personal losses. These damages may address mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, and the loss of companionship, comfort, protection, care, advice, and guidance.

Our considerable experience and focus on personal injury law can give you a significant advantage, because we will use our knowledge and skills to protect your best interests. If insurers do not offer full compensation through settlement negotiations, Attorney Whitlock is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom.

Contact Our Odenton, MD Wrongful Death Attorney

Your family deserves answers and accountability after losing a loved one due to someone else's negligence. While you focus on grieving and supporting one another, the attorney at Whitlock Law can investigate what happened, identify the parties who may be held responsible, and fight to obtain compensation that will help protect your family's future. To speak with our Odenton, Maryland wrongful death lawyer about your options, call 301-565-1655 and arrange your free consultation.

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Attorney Helping Families Recover Compensation for Deaths Caused by Negligence in Odenton, Maryland

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How Wrongful Death Claims Are Handled in Maryland

What Kinds of Negligence Can Lead to Wrongful Death?

How Can a Wrongful Death Affect a Family?

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What Compensation Can a Family Receive for a Wrongful Death?

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