Oklahoma City Wrongful Death Lawyers & Attorneys
Anytime you lose a loved one, the emotional trauma can take an immeasurable toll on your life. If the death was the result of someone else's actions, the grief and loss can be even more overwhelming. And although it is impossible to measure the loss of a loved one in terms of monetary damages, it is often necessary to file a 'wrongful death' suit against the party responsible.
Wrongful deaths can be the result of many different occurrences - a car crash, medical malpractice, using defective products or medications or becoming fatally injured during an accident on someone else's property. Whatever the cause, we have a wide range of specialized attorneys available to help you including:
- Medical malpractice attorneys
- Nursing home abuse attorneys
- Premises liability attorneys
- Product liability/defective product attorneys
- Accident attorneys
- Drug recall attorneys
If we can prove negligence on the part of the defendant, there are many types of damages that the victim's family can be awarded, including compensation for funeral and burial expenses, reimbursement of medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
If you are believe a loved one has died as the result of
someone else's negligence, you should contact us
immediately. Our wrongful death lawyers can help you obtain and preserve the evidence needed
to win the case and ensure the responsible party is held accountable in a court
of law.
To learn more, please read our Wrongful Death FAQs or contact one of our Oklahoma office locations today.
Oklahoma City Wrongful Death Lawyers & Attorneys FAQs
What is a 'wrongful death'?
A wrongful death is any death that has resulted from the negligence of someone else, or death caused by a defective product or drug.
What should I do if I believe a family member has been the victim of a wrongful death?
Contact the offices of Stipe & Belote today to schedule a free consultation immediately. After hearing the details of your case we can tell you your legal options and recommend the best way to proceed to hold the responsible party accountable for your loss.
What are the survivors of a wrongful death entitled to if they win their case in court?
In Oklahoma, survivors are entitled to seek damages for all of the following: funeral and burial expenses, reimbursement for medical bills and future lost wages and compensation for pain and suffering of the decedent, compensation for loss of consortium and grief of the survivng spouse; grief and loss of companionship of the children and parents of the decedent and punitive damages..
Should I sign any documents the insurance company asks me to sign?
No, don't sign anything until you speak with an attorney. Oftentimes insurance companies will try to get you to sign release forms that limit the amount of damages you can recover.
What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death lawsuits?
The statute of limitation is two years from the date of the victim's death.
If you believe a loved one is the victim of a wrongful death, you should contact our offices immediately so we can ensure your rights are protected. Our expert wrongful death attorneys have one goal - to represent your best interests and hold the responsible party accountable.
If you want to learn more about wrongful death suits, contact
us today to schedule a free initial consultation.
