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Wrongful Death

Des Moines Wrongful Death Attorney

What Is Considered a Wrongful Death?

Losing a loved one to an untimely death, especially if the death was caused by another person's negligence or by another person's intent to cause the deceased individual harm, is devastating. Being in this position, you likely want to know how you can pursue justice on their behalf. We’re here to tell you that you do have legal recourse if you wish to pursue compensation from the person, entity, or company whose negligent or reckless conduct caused the death of your family member. Our Des Moines wrongful death lawyer will treat your case with the urgency and precise attention to detail you deserve.

Those eligible for wrongful death compensation include immediate family members, spouses, domestic partners, financial dependents, and sometimes those who suffer financially as a result of the death of the victim.

Types of Wrongful Death Claims

Wrongful death can happen in many circumstances, including but not limited to:

  • Vehicle accidents caused by distracted, drunk, or otherwise reckless drivers
  • Medical malpractice, including prescription or anesthesia errors
  • Fatal workplace accidents that could have been prevented

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Iowa?

Many states allow the deceased person's immediate family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit. In Iowa, however, only the personal representative of the deceased person's estate may file a wrongful death lawsuit. If there is no personal representative, such as in cases where a person dies without a will, the court will typically appoint someone to act as a personal representative.

While only the personal representative may file a claim, parties who may collect compensation for wrongful death include:

  • The personal representative
  • The spouse of the deceased
  • Minor or adult children of the deceased
  • Parents of the deceased

Compensation for Wrongful Death Claims

As a surviving family member, you can pursue compensation for any:

  • medical bills prior to your loved one’s death,
  • loss of companionship,
  • loss of wages,
  • funeral/burial costs,
  • pain and suffering, and more.

If the accident was the fault of a particularly reckless person or company, you may be entitled to further compensation, called punitive damages. This serves to punish the perpetrator further.

Contact Our Des Moines Wrongful Death Lawyer Today

If you’re in need of a wrongful death attorney you can trust, look no further than Lowe Law Group’s legal team of caring professionals. We are committed to providing you with the legal support you need to get through this difficult time. We stop at nothing to achieve justice for victims and their families, no matter what it takes, even going to trial.

To get in touch with Lowe Law Group, please call us today at (515) 497-8088 or contact us online for a swift response.

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