Las Vegas Wrongful Death

Wrongful death is a legal term referring to cases brought by the family members of a deceased individual who lost his or her life as a result of the negligent act of another. Wrongful death is different from the other types of personal injury because the immediate victim (known as the “decedent”) cannot bring suit. It is brought by the family of the victim or the victim’s estate. Since there are no damages that can be recovered by the decedent, damages are sought by the decedent’s family for emotional and financial damages.

Wrongful death is governed almost solely by statute, meaning the right to file a lawsuit is restricted to those directly related to the decedent or those entitled to property of the decedent.

In all matters of wrongful death, call the personal injury Law Office of Bruce D. Schupp at 702.866.2400 now or provide details online in the form to the left. It is important to take prompt measures to investigate the incident in question and gather evidence. Your initial consultation will be free of charge. If your case is accepted, we will work on a contingent fee basis. This means you will only pay for our services if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds at the end of your case. Don’t hesitate, you could be entitled to compensation, but remember that a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.