Although riding a motorcycle is fun, the lack of safety features it provides for the rider makes it far more dangerous than a car. Compared to cars, those involved in motorcycle accidents have a far higher chance in suffering serious and possible fatal injuries. In the very unfortunate case of a fatal accident, the victim’s family members will have the ability to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent driver.
A wrongful death lawsuit is filed when a victim is is killed as a result of an illness or injury after an accident caused by a negligent driver. The claim is developed very similar to a personal injury claim. The plaintiff’s legal team must prove that the defendant failed to act with reasonable care and caused the death in question. This will very certainly require identifying and proving the negligent driver in action involving a deadly motorcycle accident. The people who can file a wrongful death lawsuit include:
There are two types of damages in a wrongful death case. The first type is to compensate the deceased’s estate for losses caused as a result of the death. The second is to compensate the deceased’s surviving loved ones for personal losses suffered because of the death. These damages may include:
Do you believe that your friend or family member has passed away due to a wrongful death as a result of a motorcycle accident? Please feel free to get in touch with our attorneys at KAASS Law to discuss your situation with us and help you get the compensation you deserve for your loss.
At KAASS Law, we focus on Motorcycle Accidents involving Brain Injury, Motorcycle-Semi Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accident: Wrongful Death, Left Turn Motorcycle Accident, Motorcycle Accident: Spinal Cord Injury, Motorcycle Accident: Products Liability, Uninsured Motorist Prop 213, and Road Defect Accidents and we are here to listen to you and help you navigate the legal system