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Attorney for Fatal Injuries Caused by Negligence in Severn, Maryland

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The loss of a family member can be tragic, especially when someone else was responsible. Negligence, recklessness, or deliberate misconduct that leads to a person's death can be addressed through a wrongful death claim, which may allow a family to avoid financial difficulties while achieving some justice. At Whitlock Law, we can provide families with compassionate, dedicated legal representation as they address wrongful deaths. We will work to ensure that our clients will be compensated for the losses they have suffered because of the negligence of others.

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Motor Vehicle Accidents That May Cause Fatal Injuries

Auto accidents are some of the most common situations where people are killed because of someone else's negligence. These may include:

Car Accidents

Issues such as distracted driving, speeding, failure to obey traffic signals, or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can lead to devastating collisions. A driver who runs a red light and strikes another vehicle, a speeding driver who loses control and crosses into oncoming traffic, or an intoxicated driver who fails to brake before crashing into someone else can cause fatal injuries. Our lawyer can help address the causes of fatal car accidents to ensure that negligent drivers will be held responsible.

Commercial Truck Accidents

Accidents involving large commercial vehicles can be deadly for people in smaller passenger vehicles. Because of the size and weight of an 18-wheeler or other commercial truck, a collision that takes place at a moderate speed can result in severe injuries. Fatal injuries are more likely to occur in truck accidents where trucks are traveling at high speeds. Our attorney can help determine whether a wrongful death was caused by issues such as driver fatigue, hours of service violations, impaired driving, brake failures, or improperly secured cargo.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists have little protection in a collision, and they can suffer fatal injuries when they are struck by another vehicle. Fatal motorcycle accidents can occur when drivers fail to see a motorcycle, turn left in front of an oncoming motorcycle, or follow a motorcycle too closely and strike it from behind.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Fatalities

Pedestrians who are struck by motor vehicles have no protection against serious injuries. Fatal pedestrian accidents can occur at intersections when people are in crosswalks, or pedestrians may be struck while walking on a sidewalk or along the side of a road. Bicycle accidents can also be deadly, and they can occur when drivers run red lights or take other actions that lead to collisions with people on bikes.

Other Situations Where Negligence May Lead to Wrongful Death

Any situation in which a person dies because another party acted negligently may be addressed through a wrongful death claim. Our lawyer can help address fatal injuries in situations such as:

Premises Liability

Property owners who do not address hazards may be responsible for accidents in which visitors are killed. Premises liability cases may address fatal injuries in stairway or balcony collapses, swimming pool drownings, fires caused by code violations, exposure to toxic substances, or other situations.

Dog Attacks

Though dog bites may not always result in fatalities, there are some cases where injuries can be serious enough to put a person's life at risk. A dog bite may lead to a fatal infection, or a person may experience severe blood loss. Steps may be taken to hold a dog's owner responsible for a wrongful death caused by their animal.

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Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim

The financial compensation that family members may obtain through a wrongful death claim can provide relief by addressing the full scope of what they have lost. The damages in these cases may include:

Emotional Trauma and Mental Anguish

The emotional impact of losing a family member can affect family members for years. Compensation may address mental anguish, grief, and emotional suffering that a family has experienced. This may include the immediate shock of a sudden and unexpected loss and the ongoing emotional difficulties of living without a loved one.

Loss of Companionship

A family may be compensated for the loss of a relationship with the deceased person. This can help address the impact of a wrongful death on a spouse who has lost a life partner, children who will need to grow up without a parent, or parents who have lost a child.

Loss of Income and Financial Support

A family may have depended on the income and financial contributions of a person who was killed. They may receive compensation for the income the person would have earned over the course of their career, and the amount paid may be based on factors such as the person's age, education, career trajectory, and earning history. Compensation may also address the loss of employee benefits like health insurance and retirement contributions or other financial contributions to a household.

Loss of Household Services

The services that a person provided to their family may be addressed, including childcare, home maintenance, and forms of support. When a parent, spouse, or other family member is killed, the costs of replacing these services may be addressed in the compensation paid in a wrongful death claim.

Medical Expenses

Before a person died, they may have received emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, and other forms of medical treatment. The costs of this treatment can be substantial, and a family may be left with medical bills that they may struggle to pay. A wrongful death claim can make sure these costs will be fully covered.

Funeral and Burial Expenses

After a loved one's death, a family may need to address the costs of funeral services, burial or cremation, and other related expenses. They may be compensated for these expenses to ensure that they will not experience financial difficulties as they lay their family member to rest.

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 Severn Wrongful Death Attorney

Whitlock Law can provide compassionate legal representation for families who have lost loved ones, working to ensure that they will be able to avoid financial problems and address the loss that they have suffered. Contact our Severn, MD wrongful death compensation lawyer at 301-565-1655 to arrange a free consultation.

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We serve personal injury clients throughout Maryland, including Rockville, Potomac, Olney, Aspen Hills, Damascus, Hagerstown, Middletown, Bethesda, Germantown, Kensington, Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase, Frederick, Urbana, Clarksburg, Greenbelt, Upper Marlboro, College Park, Beltsville, Largo, Laurel, Columbia, Ellicott City, Pikesville, Owings Mills, Towson, Reisterstown, Essex, Parkville, Randallstown, Linthicum Heights, Baltimore, Annapolis, Crofton, Severna Park, Glen Burnie, Westminster, Sykesville, Silver Spring, Langley Park, Riverdale Park, Wheaton, Glenmont, Highlandtown, Hyattsville, and Bowie.

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No Case is too Small or too Big.

Morgan is the best.

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Morgan is the best.

Attorney for Fatal Injuries Caused by Negligence in Severn, Maryland

Call 301-565-1655 Today to Schedule a Free Consultation

Motor Vehicle Accidents That May Cause Fatal Injuries

Car Accidents

Commercial Truck Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Pedestrian and Bicycle Fatalities

Other Situations Where Negligence May Lead to Wrongful Death

Premises Liability

Dog Attacks

Relentless in pursuit. Committed to the fight.

Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim

Emotional Trauma and Mental Anguish

Loss of Companionship

Loss of Income and Financial Support

Loss of Household Services

Medical Expenses

Funeral and Burial Expenses

Contact Our Severn Wrongful Death Attorney

Practice Areas

Recent Blog Posts

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Request a Case Evaluation

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