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Considering filing a wrongful death claim? We have some in-depth information for you. Take a moment to review this page along with some of our videos to learn more about this area of injury law. Then give us a contact us to discuss your potential case.

You've lost a loved one in an accident. Through the pain and suffering, and while picking up the pieces of your life, you may wonder if your loved one’s death could have been prevented if not for the carelessness, or neglect, of another person or company. You may wonder if you should pursue a wrongful death claim.

From years of getting to know clients and representing their cases, our injury firm understands the pressures and trauma of losing a loved one. It's difficult rebuilding your life in the wake of a tragic loss. If someone else was at fault for your family member’s death, our attorneys will thoroughly, and aggressively, build and argue your case. You should be aware that in North Carolina, the statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim is normally two years. In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim is three years under regular circumstances.

We have handled a wide range of wrongful death cases involving:

Car accidents

Truck crashes

Motorcycle collisions

Surgical errors

Railroad accidents and train wreck fatalities

Mass transit accidents

Traumatic Brain Damage

Boating accidents

Dog maulings

Theme park accidents

Deadly food poisoning

Slip and falls

As the family of someone who was killed in an accident that wasn’t their fault, you are entitled to monetary compensation for the loss you have suffered. This may include:

• Funeral expenses and burial expenses.
• Medical bills accumulated after the accident but before the death.
• Loss of support and other monetary losses.
• Loss of future income.
• Loss of medical benefits, retirement benefits, and other benefits.
• Loss of companionship and affection as well as other emotional damages.

You can learn more about your case by scheduling a FREE, no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced wrongful death claim attorneys. Contact us by either filling out the quick contact form on the right-hand side of this page or by call our toll-free number, 1-800-752-0042. In addition, take a moment to review our most frequently asked questions regarding wrongful death claims.

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Fireworks Explosion in Ocracoke, North Carolina (NC) Kills Three
Description: According to an article in today’s Virginian Pilot, a pyrotechnics crew was injured when a truck carrying fireworks exploded Saturday. Two of the crew members were killed and three others were injured.
Frequently Asked Questions About Salmonella Food Poisoning
Description: Salmonella is a dangerous form of food poisoning that kills about 400 Americans each year. In this article, we answer some common questions about salmonella food poisoning that can educate you on how to keep your family safe from this sometimes dangerous bacteria.
Carolina Amusement Park Accidents And Theme Park Accidents
Description: A trip to the amusement park in North Carolina or South Carolina is supposed to be fun, but each year hundreds of people are injured on theme park rides and some even lose their lives. Learn more about theme park ride accidents and amusement park injuries.
The Best North Carolina (NC) Attorneys Use Focus Groups to Win Serious Injury and Wrongful Death Cases
Description: The injury lawyers from our Elizabeth City, North Carolina law firm regularly run focus groups to discover the best way to convince jurors that they should award large amounts of money to our clients who have the most severe injuries, like cases where the person died, suffered a brain injury, or was left a paraplegic or quadriplegic.
Dog Bite Statistics
Description: You may know that dog bites are somewhat common injuries, but the true extent of dog bite incidents is extremely shocking. Learn actual dog bite statistics.
Top Three Ways the Wrong Lawyer Can Ruin Your Wrongful Death Case
Description: As a seasoned personal injury and wrongful death lawyer, I have learned by observing some of the best and some of the worst lawyers how the client’s lawsuit can be affected for good or ill by the approach and habits of the lawyer they select to represent them. Judges have definite opinions of the attorneys who come before them. Attorneys’ reputations often are known to the judge and the courthouse personnel before they get there.
Top Four Causes of Severe Burn Injuries Resulting in Lawsuits
Description: Horrible burn injuries can occur in all sorts of different situations which can give rise to an insurance claim because they were the fault of a company or person who was not acting reasonably to protect the safety of others.

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pedestrian death
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My colleague, John Cooper, wrote an article on the Northeast North Carolina Injuryboard blog about pedestrian death and how it can actually correlate to unsafe road conditions and design. Please read the full article about the staggering statistics of pedestrian death and possible solutions to reduce the number of those killed.
North Carolina Wrongful Death Statutes
Description: This link is for the North Carolina legislature's definition of what constitutes a wrongful death claim.
South Carolina Statutes on Wrongful Death
Description: This is the South Carolina Legislature's web site detailing what constitutes a wrongful death claim.
Wrongful Death
Description: Personal Injury FYI provides information on wrongful death lawsuits. You can also find and compare local personal injury and wrongful death lawyers.
Wrongful Death & Injury Institute
Description: Addresses issues involving wrongful death cases and medical negligence inside prisons.
Norfolk Injury Board
Description: Blogs articles on wrongful death

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