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WRONGFUL DEATH

We all know the death of a loved one is painful, but the grief is magnified when they didn't have to die. The surviving family member(s) have the legal right to seek compensation for such a loss. The Federal Way wrongful death lawyer at The Law Offices of Gaylen B. Payne helps those who are grieving to seek compensation for their loss due to the negligence of another person. Call us right now for a free consultation and case evaluation. 253-839-1730
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM QUALIFICATIONS
When the negligence of another person results in the death of someone, this can qualify to be a wrongful death claim. Simply put, negligence occurs when someone either makes a decision or takes an action that a reasonable person would not have done or would have done differently. Here's an example: someone driving 60 miles per hour in a small neighborhood is negligent because a reasonable person whould not do that. So if that speeder caused a fatal accident, then they would be held responsible in a wrongful death claim. Compensation may be available for a variety of damages or losses, which include medical bills, funeral expenses, lost of income, emotional pain and other damages. Proving negligence in a wrongful death claim can be a difficult thing to accomplish if you are not familiar with Washington State's laws and procedures. That is why you should hire an experienced Federal Way lawyer.
Wrongful death claims can result from:
  • Car sccident.
  • Truck sccident.
  • Drunk driving accident.
  • Motorcycle accident.
  • Defective or dangerous product.
Who can file a wrongful death claim:
  • Personal Representative of the deceased's estate.
  • Surviving spouse or domestic partner.
  • Surviving children or stepchildren.
If there is no Personal Representaive, spouse or children, a court can allow parents and siblings to file a claim instead. Any settlement or verdict will go to the deceased's estate, not a specific party. We can handle the entire process.

INJURY PAIN? CALL PAYNE: 253-839-1730

The Law Offices of Gaylen B. Payne is a personal injury lawyer located in Federal Way who serves clients in the Puget Sound area including Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia and Puyallup.
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INJURY CLAIM TYPES

Auto Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Bus Accidents
Dog/Animal Bites
Premises Liability
Insurance Bad Faith
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Wrongful Death
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You can call us at 253-839-1730 to schedule a free case review. Or you can complete this form to contact our office. If you want to give us the complete details of your injury claim, you can fill out our complete injury form here.
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