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Wrongful Death

wrongful death

A Wrongful Death claim refers to a claim for damages where someone’s death was caused by the negligent or intentional actions of another person or entity.  A wrongful death is an extension of personal injury law. The wrongful death statute in Washington defines wrongful death as the “death of a person caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of another.”

For example, wrongful death claims may result from a death caused by any of the following:

  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Pedestrian or bicycle accidents
  • Workplace accidents
  • Defective products
  • Abuse, negligence, or neglect

Who Is Eligible to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

In Washington State, wrongful death claims must be pursued by the executor or personal representative of the deceased person’s estate.  This requires the filing of a probate action.

In Washington, the beneficiaries of a wrongful death claim include:

  • The spouse or registered domestic partner of the deceased
  • The deceased’s children or stepchildren
  • The estate of the deceased person
  • The parents of a deceased minor child
  • The parents of an adult child, if the parents were dependent upon that child for support.

What Compensation May be Recovered in Wrongful Death Cases

The spouse, domestic partner, and children of a deceased person can recover both economic damages as well as non-economic damages for the loss of their loved one.  Economic damages involve a calculation of the lifetime economic support that the deceased person would have provided to his family.  Non-economic damages include many nontangible losses resulting from the death of one’s spouse, partner or parent.

Where the deceased had no spouse, domestic partner, or child, wrongful death damages are limited to economic damages.  This often limits the amount of compensation greatly, particularly for young victims, as it is often very hard to demonstrate economic losses for persons who have not established a career.

How a Lawyer Can Help

In a Bellevue wrongful death lawsuit, the first step to a successful case is proving that the at-fault party was responsible for the death. Proving responsibility requires proving three things: duty, breach, and causation.

First, your legal team will need to prove that the person you are suing had a duty to the deceased. Second, your lawyer will need to prove that the duty was breached. And finally, your lawyer must connect the breach of duty to the death.

The next step for your legal team is to establish the losses and damages to the family as a result of the wrongful death.  This often requires gathering extensive testimony from family, friends and coworkers. It also typically requires accounting and economic experts to calculate the amount of economic losses.  The assistance of an experienced wrongful death attorney is crucial to establish all elements of the claim and maximize the recovery for damages.

Contact an Experienced Bellevue Wrongful Death Attorney

If you have lost someone you love due to wrongful death, fight for your financial future and the compensation you deserve with the help of the Seattle-area wrongful death attorneys at Lehmbecker Law. Start your free case review today.


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Settlements:

$5.7 Million

for an elderly man who became a quadriplegic after being hit by a car while taking a walk in Bellevue, WA.

$800,000

for a woman who suffered permanently impaired bowel function after a botched intestinal surgery.

$800,000

for a young man who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury and was in a coma for three weeks after being rear-ended by a large truck.

$2,000,000

for an elderly man who suffered permanent cardiovascular impairment after his surgeon attempted to perform an unnecessary procedure during a heart surgery.

$2,000,000

for a young woman who died after her physician failed to tell her to stop taking a medication that was damaging her liver.

$2,000,000

for a young woman who suffered multiple orthopedic injuries and a mild traumatic brain injury after being struck in a crosswalk by a taxicab .

$2,000,000

for an elderly woman who suffered a shoulder injury requiring surgery and a mild traumatic brain injury after being struck in a crosswalk by a delivery van.

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Client Reviews:

“Please allow me to take this moment of your time to say thank you to all the members in your firm who worked on my case. I was so proud of the way my attorney handled herself and stood by myside during the court proceedings. It has been an honor and a privilege for me having all your legal help and advice for the past two years. It’s hard to say goodbye. Again, thank you.”

Kim Kent, WA

“Thanks again for all your help! You made a difficult situation much easier on us. We really appreciate everything you’ve done.”

Alana

“Lehmbecker Law has been outstanding in helping me deal with my Workers’ Comp claim. Before I hired them, it was very stressful trying to deal with the insurance companies and the medical bills. As soon as Lehmbecker Law took my case, my stress levels dropped and I was able to concentrate on getting better. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs help with their workers’ comp claim.”

N.H. Woodinville, WA

“After a full year of fighting, Lehmbecker Law got me a full year of back wage loss. I couldn’t be happier or more relieved. This will make such a difference in my life. Now we are working on my vocational plan. Lehmbecker Law has been there for me and I will recommend them to anyone who needs help fighting L&I.”

A. Mayberry Woodinville, WA

“After my mother and I were involved in a car accident at the Westfield Shopping Mall at Southcenter I was in a lot of pain. Having your law firm oversee my medical treatment and make sure my bills got paid took away a lot of my stress. And, the settlement I received was even more than I expected. I recommend that anyone involved in a car accident call you and get representation. I truly believe I received a bigger settlement with you fighting for me than I would have gotten on my own.”

M. Bonifacio Federal Way, WA

“I am very happy with the results I received from settling two different cases I had with Mr. Lehmbecker and his law firm. My husband and I had an automobile accident in 2007 for which we received excellent compensation. Later, in 2012, I had another automobile accident for which I also had great compensation considering that I had a previous auto accident and had sustained injuries to the same body parts.

Mr. Lehmbecker is a very caring and knowledgeable attorney and I felt confident throughout both my cases that he would give me excellent results. I highly recommend Mr. Lehmbecker to anyone who has a personal injury, worker’s compensation or medical malpractice case.”

Y. Knotts Redmond, WA

“I am a lawyer in this community and have had the pleasure of working side by side with two lawyers from this firm, as well as some of the staff members. I am always glad to see other lawyers in the community doing a good job in representing their clients, and the lawyers with Larry Lehmbecker’s office will do that.”

“I have known Larry Lehmbecker for 15 years. I have conferred with Larry over the years regarding personal injury and workers’ compensation issues because I respect his knowledge and experience. I have always found his problem solving and case strategy skills to be thoughtful, practical, and helpful. I consider Larry to be one of top attorneys in his field.”

Attorney Christine Foster

“I had never been in a motor vehicle accident before, and I didn’t know who to turn to for help. After doing research on law firms in the area, I learned about Lehmbecker Law. My case was not an easy one, and there was a lot of emotion along the way. The team at Lehmbecker Law was terrific at navigating the difficulties of my case, from beginning to end. Throughout the process they were responsive, professional, and put my mind at ease during a difficult time. I strongly recommend that anybody who has been in a serious accident reach out to Lehmbecker Law.”

Katrina Issaquah

“Recently, I needed legal services to help me with my injury claim resulting from a drunk driver. The team at Lehmbecker Law was very helpful in the resolution of my claim. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have known how to address the many issues in my case. I would strongly recommend Lehmbecker Law for people who are injured and need help.”

Mozeyl Seattle

“This is an outstanding firm. I have used them twice now, and I would recommend them strongly to anybody who needs legal advice. I had a great experience with both of my cases. They are a very caring firm that truly has their clients’ best interests at heart.”

Darcelle Snohomish

“This law firm is Great. They kept me informed on all that was going on, they cared, were compassionate, kept on top of it like you were their only client. They are not afraid to take on the big companies to help out the little guy. Always straight shooters with me never had to ask twice and when I did have a question if the person I talked to didn’t know the answer they would find out what it was and always called you back. I never had a problem getting to talk to someone in the office, they never put me off with I will have them call you back unless they were not in the office, they always called back in a timely manner and with the questions I wanted answered. Great people to work with.I would recommend this law firm without hesitation to anyone that needed a great lawyer. I have had other lawyers in the past for different reasons and most of the time it was hard to get to speak to someone in the office not here. If you want a great law team on your side choose Larry Lehmbecker.”

Brenda

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