Norwalk Wrongful Death Lawyer
Losing a loved one is always a traumatic experience, and it can be even more difficult to handle if someone else’s negligence has caused the death. However, if another person is at fault for your loved one’s death, you could be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death claim. At Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C., our team of Norwalk wrongful death attorneys can help you navigate the complexities of a wrongful death lawsuit with empathy and expertise. Schedule a free consultation today by completing our online contact form.
Table of Contents
- Committed to Delivering Justice In Norwalk, CT
- Choose Wrongful Death Attorneys With Your Best Interest In Mind
- Our Settlements Speak For Themselves
- Type Of Wrongful Death Cases Our Norwalk Attorneys Handle
- What Compensation Can You Receive For a Wrongful Death Claim?
- How Can Our Attorneys Help Prove Negligence In a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
- Don’t Wait–Speak to a Norwalk Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
- Norwalk Wrongful Death FAQs
Key Takeaways
- If your loved one died due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to file a lawsuit and recover compensation for that loss.
- In Connecticut, only the executor or administrator of the deceased’s estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit.
- To receive compensation for a wrongful death, you must prove that another party’s negligent or intentional conduct caused your loved one’s death.
- Wrongful death cases can be complicated and overwhelming—having a KJSR wrongful death attorney by your side can lighten the load and increase your chances of receiving full and fair compensation for your loss.
Committed to Delivering Justice In Norwalk, CT
Since 1988, Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C., has provided effective and aggressive legal representation to injured people in Norwalk and across Connecticut. Our attorneys have developed a strong reputation as passionate and knowledgeable advocates for personal injury victims and their families, and we’ve developed proven strategies for achieving successful results.
KJSR serves residents of Norwalk and the surrounding communities, including:
- Darien
- New Canaan
- Rowayton
- Westport
- Wilton
- Weston
- Easton
- Fairfield
- Ridgefield
- Redding
- Trumbull
- Stamford
- Greenwich
Choose Wrongful Death Attorneys With Your Best Interest In Mind
With 35 years of experience serving injured people, our lawyers have a proven track record of successfully handling complicated cases. We take a personalized approach to every case, emphasizing integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to justice every step of the way.
If a loved one lost their life because of someone else’s actions, you need to file a wrongful death claim. This isn’t something that you should attempt on your own while grieving. Instead, rely on experienced lawyers for help. At KJSR, our team of Norwalk wrongful death attorneys will navigate the legal process for you.
Our Settlements Speak For Themselves
KJSR’s wrongful death lawyers have a proven record of success and a strong reputation for securing significant financial recoveries for clients, including million-dollar and multi-million-dollar settlements and jury verdicts. We offer responsive and sympathetic legal representation in both small and large injury cases—and it shows in our results. Some of our most successful wrongful death lawsuit recoveries include:
- $12.5 million for a wrongful death case against Stamford Hospital
- $2.7 million in a case where an emergency dispatcher’s failure to follow proper protocols resulted in death
- $2.25 million for a wrongful death claim involving a kidney transplant
- $2 million for a motor vehicle accident that killed a 38-year-old husband and father.
Type Of Wrongful Death Cases Our Norwalk Attorneys Handle
A wrongful death occurs because of another party’s negligent or intentional actions or omissions. These cases arise from a broad spectrum of circumstances. KJSR has represented the families of people killed in car accidents, workplace accidents, and more. Every case is unique, and our attorneys are prepared to represent you in wrongful death claims resulting from the following:
What Compensation Can You Receive For a Wrongful Death Claim?
You may be able to claim both compensatory and punitive damages from a wrongful death claim, depending on the circumstances of the death. Compensatory damages aim to make you whole for your losses. Meanwhile, punitive damages, which are rarely awarded, punish the defendant for particularly egregious behavior and deter future misconduct. The compensation you can receive will vary depending on the deceased person’s age, health, earning capacity, circumstances of their death, and various Connecticut laws.
Compensatory damages include economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages compensate you for tangible financial losses you suffered because of your loved one’s death. Non-economic damages cover the less tangible impacts on your life.
Some of the damages you may be able to recover compensation for in a wrongful death claim include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of the decedent’s earning capacity
- Loss of services
- Loss of companionship and affection
- Deceased’s pain and suffering before death
- Deceased’s loss of life’s enjoyment
How Can Our Attorneys Help Prove Negligence In a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
One of the first things a Norwalk wrongful death lawyer can do is help you establish that the other party is liable for the death. This process involves showing that the person owed your loved one a duty of care, breached that duty, and directly caused their death, resulting in financial and emotional damages.
Proving negligence requires evidence, and hiring a lawyer means you’ll have help gathering the crucial evidence you need to establish the other party’s liability. At KJSR, our attorneys get to work investigating the death and collecting and preserving evidence immediately to build the strongest case possible.
Our attorneys also will manage negotiations with insurance companies on your behalf. Insurers may try to take advantage of your grief and make a lowball offer, but we won’t let that happen. With KJSR on your side, you can focus on healing from your loss while we fight for fair compensation. If necessary, we can take your case to court.
Don't Wait–Speak to a Norwalk Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
We know that surviving family members of people who died unjustly face many difficult decisions about whether and how to proceed with a wrongful death case. Many wonder whether they should attempt to handle matters on their own or hire an attorney. The experience can feel overwhelming.
At Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C., we offer free initial consultations that allow you to get to know our law firm, discuss your loved one’s death, and learn how we can help. Together, we will discuss your legal options and answer any questions you have.
If your loved one has died from someone else’s conduct, contact KJSR today for a free consultation by calling 203-354-4559.
Norwalk Wrongful Death FAQs
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
How Long Do You Have To Sue For a Wrongful Death Claim?
Under Connecticut law, a wrongful death action must be filed within two years of the date of death but no more than five years from the date of the conduct that caused the death. If you miss this deadline, you’ll lose your opportunity to pursue damages for your loved one’s death.
What Evidence Is Required to Build a Strong Wrongful Death Case?
To prove the cause of death and link the death to the defendant’s actions, you’ll need evidence like medical records, financial records, police reports, photos, videos, and expert witness testimony. Eyewitness testimony is particularly helpful after car accidents, workplace injuries, and slip and falls. However, some evidence isn’t easily accessible to the general public, especially expert witnesses—an attorney can help find experts to prove your case.
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