Wilmington, Delaware Wrongful Death Lawyer
Delaware law permits a lawsuit for the benefit of the surviving spouse, parent, child and siblings of someone who died due to the negligence of another. Pursuant to 10 Del. C. section 3724, the lawsuit may claim:
- deprivation of the expectation of pecuniary benefits to the beneficiaries that would have resulted from the continued life of the deceased;
- loss of contributions for support;
- loss of parental, marital and household services, including the reasonable cost of providing for the care of minor children;
- reasonable funeral expenses not to exceed $7,000; and
- mental anguish resulting from such death (the statute sets forth who can recover and under which circumstances, for example - parents only have a claim if there are no surviving spouse or children; siblings only have a claim if no surviving spouse, children, and parents).
Claim of Deceased's Estate
In addition to the wrongful death lawsuit, the Estate may bring a lawsuit at the same time for the pain and suffering of the deceased, and for any difference in the value of the deceased's assets had the deceased lived a full life.
Proving Economic Losses
In order to prove economic loss it is usually necessary to work with a Forensic Economist. Delaware law is very particular as to what can and cannot be claimed. Future losses must be reduced to present value by an economist.
Know Your Legal Rights
It is important to know your legal rights. Winning a lawsuit is hard work. Under the law, an injured victim must prove their injury, lost wages, and medical bills. Without the necessary proof you will not be compensated. To be successful, your lawyer must commit to your case.
Commitment means taking the time to do it right. We make that commitment. Randall Robbins is a former Deputy Attorney General of the Delaware Department of Justice. Randall Robbins has been representing victims for over twenty years, and has been recognized by his peers as one of Delaware's top attorney's for the past decade.
Contact Our Experienced Delaware Wrongful Death Attorney
Many people are reluctant to contact a lawyer. No one expects or wants to be a victim. As a victim you have rights. Attorney Randall E. Robbins has a reputation for commitment to excellence.
“No Fee Unless You Recover”
Injury lawyer Randall E. Robbins works on a contingency fee basis. This means that we are not paid for our efforts until you are compensated for your serious injury.
So contact the Wilmington law office of Randall E. Robbins in Wilmington today. We will meet with you anywhere in the state of Delaware to speak to you. We have access to Spanish interpreters.
