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When can I file a wrongful death lawsuit in Virginia?
A: A wrongful death lawsuit is valid only when a loved one dies because of the negligence or reckless behavior of another party. If it is found that the deceased contributed to their own death, the surviving family may not be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit on their behalf with the help of an experienced Fairfax wrongful death attorney.
In Virginia, the contributory negligence laws make it so that a victim cannot be found to have contributed to their injuries in any way to recover damages. Negligence is the most important factor in determining whether the family of the deceased can file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Defective products, dangerous drugs, medical malpractice, and many types of fatal accidents are all typical incidents where a wrongful death lawsuit may be valid. In all of these cases, you must be able to prove that your loved one was injured because of the behavior of another party and that those injuries proved fatal.
You should contact a Fairfax wrongful death attorney immediately to discuss your situation. Well-documented evidence of the negligent or reckless actions will be necessary to show that your loved one died through no fault of their own and that their case is truly a wrongful death.
Contacting a Fairfax Wrongful Death Attorney
The unexpected loss of a loved one is a difficult time in your life that shouldn't be made worse by the stress of dealing with the insurance companies. Fairfax wrongful death attorney Ben Glass fights to help victims in the Virginia and D.C. areas settle their wrongful death cases.
If you have a question for Ben, you can submit it confidentially online atJustAskBenGlass.com.
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- I never once felt stressed during the process of pursuing the case, only confidence and a shared sense of being on the right side. You and your staff are truly remarkable.
- As a personal injury attorney and medical malpractice attorney in Virginia, I do not know a more ethical,professional,and aggressive when appropriate attorney in Northern Virginia.
- Ben Glass is a rare breed, he is an ethical lawyer with impressive integrity.
- I found Ben while searching for info on car insurance. He had done some videos with an insurance agent in Virginia that were really helpful when purchasing my first policy (can't be under mom and dad's forever!).
- I commend Mr. Glass for his excellent communications skills. Even a novice can understand his succinct, first-person narrative writing style.
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- Posted on 10/21/2011Ben Named “Washington DC Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer of the Year”!
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- Posted on 3/23/2011Fairfax Circuit Court Judge Reverses Jury Verdict in Fall Into Open Manhole