Mobile Wrongful Death Lawyer
If a loved one was recently involved in a fatal accident that was caused by the negligent actions, you may be entitled to compensation. Lattof & Lattof, P.C. offers a free consultation. Call today (251) 432-6691 to discuss your case. One of our experienced Mobile wrongful death lawyers will be happy to discuss your case with you.
The attorneys at Lattof & Lattof, P.C., have over 100 years of combined experience fighting to bring justice for injury victims and their families. Let us handle your case so you can focus on mourning the loss of your loved one.
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How Our Law Firm in Mobile Can Help You with Your Wrongful Death Case
At Lattof & Lattof, PC, we firmly believe that families who lose loved ones in negligent or reckless accidents should always be fully compensated for their loss. When you hire a Mobile personal injury attorney at our firm, we will help you fight for the financial restitution you deserve by:
Searching for Evidence to Help Your Case
Recovering compensation after a wrongful death is, unfortunately, not as simple as just filing a claim and waiting for a check. Before you can receive any financial restitution, you will need to prove that:
- The other party owed your loved one a duty of care
- The other party’s negligence breached that duty of care
- This breach of duty caused your loved one’s death
As part of your efforts to prove these three points, you will need to present the court and the insurance company with plenty of relevant evidence. When you hire our Mobile wrongful death attorneys, we will help you search for that evidence.
Processing Paperwork on Your Behalf
The journey to recovering compensation after a wrongful death in the state of Alabama is filled with paperwork. In an average case, the plaintiff will need to formally file suit with the court, submit requests for medical records from hospitals, and much more. The workload can quickly become overwhelming.
When you work with the law firm of Lattof & Lattof, PC, you won’t need to spend the weeks and months after your loved one’s death filling out legal documents. Our team of experienced attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants will handle it all on your behalf.
Negotiating a Settlement with the Other Party’s Insurer
Depending on the circumstances surrounding your family member’s death, the at-fault party’s insurance company may not want to take your lawsuit to trial. Instead, they might prefer to resolve the matter by sitting down and negotiating a settlement deal.
The attorneys here at the law firm of Lattof & Lattof, PC, have been negotiating settlement deals with insurers in the state of Alabama for many years. During that time, we have learned many of the best tactics and techniques to use to persuade them to open up their pocketbooks and make more generous offers. When you hire us, we will work tirelessly to try to land you and your family a fair settlement deal.
Would you like to hire a wrongful death lawyer from the law firm of Lattof & Lattof, PC, to help you seek justice and accountability for your loved one? If so, all you need to do is pick up the phone, give us a call, and set up a free consultation at our law offices in Mobile.
Common Causes of Wrongful Deaths in Mobile, AL
There are, unfortunately, a wide variety of ways for wrongful deaths to occur in the City of Mobile. A short sampling of some of the most common causes of accidental or negligent killings in the Azalea City would include:
Medical Malpractice
When Mobile residents check in to a hospital or medical clinic, they expect to receive the treatment they need to remedy their health issues. Unfortunately, it is not unusual for doctors, nurses, surgeons, and other medical professionals to make mistakes that ultimately cost these patients their lives.
Auto Accidents
Every year, hundreds of people get into car, truck, and motorcycle accidents on the streets and highways around Mobile. If these crashes occur at low speeds, drivers and passengers typically escape with relatively minor injuries. Unfortunately, when traffic collisions happen at high speeds, people often lose their lives.
Workplace Accidents
Accidents leading to the death of an employee or contractor occur with a frightening degree of regularity in Alabama workplaces. This issue is particularly prevalent on construction sites, in factories, and on farms.
Slip and Fall Accidents
When Mobile residents fall from elevated locations, like roofs and ladders, they often pass away as a result of their injuries. This is particularly true if their accident causes them to land awkwardly on their head or neck.
Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence
Nursing homes are supposed to be places where the elderly and vulnerable can live out their lives in peace. Unfortunately, the staff at these facilities are often unsupervised and improperly trained. As a result, residents often pass away due to negligence or abuse.
No matter what caused your loved one’s passing, you can count on our wrongful death lawyers in Mobile to help you fight for financial restitution. When you are ready to get started, just give us a call or contact us online.
Who Can File Wrongful Death Suits in Alabama?
When an individual is killed in an accident in Alabama, their personal representative (the executor of their estate) has the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of their estate. The identity of the decedent’s representative is typically outlined in their will.
If the deceased person did not leave a will, one of their direct heirs – generally a spouse or child – can serve as their estate’s executor. If the decedent does not have any surviving direct heirs, Alabama law states that the following parties (in order) may be named as their personal representative:
- A relative of the deceased person that is entitled to share in the distribution of the estate
- The decedent’s largest Alabama-based creditor
- An individual who is appointed by the probate judge
Any damages recovered through a wrongful death suit must be held by the personal representative and distributed to all eligible parties.
If you have been named the executor of a loved one’s estate and need a knowledgeable attorney to help you file a wrongful death lawsuit, please do not hesitate to contact the Mobile, AL office of Lattof & Lattof, PC. You can reach us by phone or by sending us a message online.
Compensation Available in Alabama Wrongful Death Lawsuits
In most states, the amount of compensation paid out to families after their loved one’s death is directly tied to their financial loss. They may, for instance, receive financial restitution for funeral costs, lost income, or medical costs.
The legal process in Alabama works a little differently. Here in the Yellowhammer State, grieving families may only recover punitive damages from the person, business, or government entity that was responsible for the death of their spouse, parent, or child.
In Alabama courtrooms, juries are explicitly told that the amount of compensation awarded to the family of the deceased person should be related to the extent of the defendant’s wrongdoing. The more reckless, careless, or negligent the defendant was, the larger the plaintiff’s payout ought to be.
The cap on punitive damages in the state of Alabama is currently set at $1,500,000 – meaning grieving families can receive any amount of compensation up to that figure.
Would you like to have the wrongful death attorneys here at the law firm of Lattof & Lattof, PC, analyze your case and provide you with an estimate of the amount of financial restitution you may be eligible to receive? Then please reach out and schedule a free consultation at our headquarters in Mobile, AL.
Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Suits in Alabama
In the state of Alabama, the statute of limitations for most wrongful death lawsuits is two years. This rule means that families who lose loved ones in accidents in Mobile must begin pursuing compensation before the second anniversary of their death. Should they fail to do so, they may lose their right to restitution.
People who wish to file a wrongful death suit against a government entity, such as the City of Mobile, must adhere to an even tighter deadline. They are required to submit a written claim notice within six months of their loved one’s passing.
Do you need some help filing a wrongful death claim before your statute of limitations expires? If so, please call the law offices of Lattof & Lattof, PC, today. We are always available to assist our friends and neighbors here in Mobile.
Your Experienced Wrongful Death Lawyer in Mobile, Alabama
Did you recently lose a family member because of the recklessness or negligence of another party? If so, the team of knowledgeable and experienced attorneys here at Lattof & Lattof, PC, would love to help you fight for compensation and hold them accountable for their actions. Reach out to us today to learn more about our services and set up a free case review at our law offices in Mobile.
