If you recently lost someone you love in an accident, you have our deepest sympathies. Suddenly losing a loved one consumes you with grief and loss, but when you know in your heart that their death could have been avoided had someone else been more careful with their safety, there’s a layer of anger and desire for justice added to your grief. While you may not be thinking too clearly about your family’s legal options after the accident, we encourage you to speak with our Weirton, WV wrongful death lawyer. We explain your eligibility for a settlement to offset the financial strain your family is now under, and work on your behalf to get justice in the civil courts. Call Hayhurst Law PLLC today for a consultation.
Wrongful Death Lawyer Weirton, WV
The shock of suddenly losing your loved one is intense. We know that you and your family are reeling right now, and may not have given any thought to whether you have legal rights to seek justice. We hope that any perpetrator who harmed your loved one will see jail time, but as personal injury attorneys, we focus on how the law and civil courts (not criminal) can help your family. If the negligence of another person (like a drunk driver) or entity (like the manufacturer of a dangerous drug) was the key element in your loved one’s death, you may be eligible for a large settlement from the negligent party.
It’s our role, as your Weirton wrongful death lawyer, to help you get it. You may have a lot of conflicting emotions about filing a suit for damages after your family member passed, and feel uncomfortable talking about the monetary value of losing them. We understand and represent you with the compassion and respect you deserve during this process.
For many families, a wrongful death suit is their only path to justice. The settlement they receive is meant to replace the financial support their loved one provided. You and your family shouldn’t have to suffer financially after such a tragic loss. Let our legal team help you secure the support you deserve, so you can move forward and rebuild.
Why Our Experience Matters For Families In Wrongful Death Claims
When you’ve just lost someone close to you, you’re in poor shape to fight back and get justice alone. Let our Weirton wrongful death lawyer help you and your family get the settlement you need to take care of the debts you unexpectedly incurred, shielding you during the legal process so you and your family can grieve in peace.
- Firm founder Eric Hayhurst is committed to serving the injured in our community and personally oversees your case
- Our firm is recognized on the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 list
- Proud members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinction reserved for personal injury attorneys with $1 million verdicts
- We have earned a top Martindale-Hubbell rating, peer-recognized for upholding the highest ethical standards
- Eric has been recognized as a Rising Star among West Virginia personal injury attorneys by Super Lawyers® Magazine
For more information about your family’s rights after losing a loved one in an accident, call Hayhurst Law PLLC today.
