Wrongful Death

The emotional cost of losing a loved one is immediately obvious.  The financial cost, however, may take time to materialize. 

When the loss of a family member is the result of another party's recklessness or neglect, it can be that much harder to bear.  In this situation, a legal cause of action for wrongful death may exist.

The objective of the Virginia Wrongful Death Act is to compensate the survivors or beneficiaries for their loss caused by the loved one's death. While no amount of money can bring back your loved one, a wrongful death lawsuit can help you cover the financial cost of your loss. A wrongful death verdict or settlement may compensate survivors and beneficiaries for the following types of damages:

• Loss in income of the decedent suffered by the survivors
• Loss of services, protection, care, and/or assistance which the decedent provided to the beneficiaries
• Expenses for the care, treatment, and hospitalization of the decedent for the incident leading to the injury resulting in death
• Reasonable funeral expenses
• Sorrow, mental anguish, and loss of solace, which includes loss of society, companionship, comfort, and guidance

Mundy, Rogers & Associates, LLP has assisted hundreds of wrongful death survivors in recovering compensation due them under Virginia law. Under the often difficult emotional circumstances of these cases, our attorneys strive to be sensitive to the loss our clients have suffered while working vigorously to help them recover what the law allows.

To start seeking justice for your injury claim, call Roanoke law firm Mundy, Rogers & Associates, LLP at 540.982.2900 or contact us online.