Wrongful Death
Claims

The surviving family of the victim receives the damages paid in a wrongful death claim. The personal representative of the estate files the legal action. There may be both a family claim and a claim on behalf of the estate.

When you lose a loved one unexpectedly, it is a great loss for your family. Above all else, it is a personal loss. You no longer have the love, guidance and companionship of your loved one. These losses are at the heart of any wrongful death claim.

In addition, you have financial losses like burial expenses and final medical expenses. Your loved one is no longer there to provide financial support and household contributions.

In Arkansas, victims may claim many types of damages, including:

• Lost income
• Grief
• Suffering
• Lost care, guidance and companionship
• Education and training
• Funeral/burial costs
• Medical expenses before death
• Pain and suffering of the victim
• Lost value of life

At Denton, Zachary & Norwood, PLLC, our wrongful death lawyers go above and beyond to make sure you are compensated. We make sure that all your losses are included. Receiving justice for the wrongful death of a loved one takes diligent investigation and case preparation. We’re dedicated to honoring your loved one by working tirelessly to claim fair compensation for your family.

To claim wrongful death compensation, the family bringing the claim must prove the following:

1. The defendant acted wrongfully. A wrongful act can be as simple as being negligent – or a lack of ordinary care. A case can be based on intentional assault and battery, but it doesn’t have to be. Many claims are based on accidents.
2. An accident occurred. The defendant’s wrongful actions must be the cause of an accident or an incident. Exposure that results in disease can count, too.
3. Death results. The wrongful act and harm that follows must be the cause of death to the victim.
4. Damages. In all wrongful death cases, the losses are great. We ensure that your losses are fully valued.
   Our lawyers work diligently to prove every part of your case. A wrongful death claim can be complex. We investigate the facts and carefully build the evidence to make your claim a success.

The wrongful death statute of limitations in Arkansas is three years from the date of death. You shouldn’t wait that long. Our lawyers can start working on your case today to best preserve the evidence and start working for your compensation.

You shouldn’t have to worry about paying your lawyer. That’s why we’re committed to taking claims on a contingency fee basis. Pay only when we get results for you. There’s no cost to get started and nothing to pay upfront. Plus, the case starts with a free consultation, so there’s nothing to lose by learning more about your rights.

A wrongful death claim may be based on any of the following:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle crashes
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
• Intentional assault; homicide
• Defective and malfunctioning products
• Medical malpractice
• Equipment malfunctions/Construction accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Animal attacks
• Boating accidents
• Amusement park incidents
• Toxic exposures and chemicals
• Dangerous property conditions

There are many ways that personal injury accidents occur. When an injury results in death, the victim’s family may pursue the claim on their behalf. The case honors the life of your loved one. It also holds the person or party accountable for causing the death.

As your lawyers, we evaluate the situation for all ways to pursue a just result. We are passionate about helping families seek justice for wrongful death, and we will fight on your behalf.

At Denton, Zachary & Norwood, PLLC, we fight aggressively for your rights following a car accident. Our law firm is on your side. We represent individuals and families. We’ll never represent the insurance companies. We’re focused on your interests and what it takes to maximize your case results.

When you work with our lawyers, you can expect:

• Communication throughout your case. Never be afraid to ask questions or get a status update
• Whether your case is large or small, expect the attention that you deserve to get results
• A passion for our work and the important task of leveling the playing field with the big insurance companies
• No fees for our legal services unless you win. We’ve made it so that everyone can afford car accident representation in Arkansas
• We put our experience to work. If you need skilled settlement negotiation or seasoned trial advocacy, we have the skills and experience to meet your needs.

We founded Denton, Zachary & Norwood with one thing in mind – you. You shouldn’t feel lost or wonder what to do after a car accident. We want each car accident victim to be empowered with the legal representation they need to get justice for their car accident losses and damages.