Types of Damages in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Wrongful death lawsuits seek to address the financial impact of the loss of a family member or loved one by seeking monetary damages from the party responsible for that loss. When a death occurs from negligence, such as an auto accident caused by a drunk driver or an accidental death resulting from unsafe premises, the family may have grounds for a wrongful death claim with the help of an Oklahoma wrongful death lawyer.

The types of damages sought in a wrongful death claim vary depending on the circumstances of the death in question and its impact, both financial and emotional, on the victim’s family. Below are a few examples of the types of damages an Oklahoma wrongful death lawyer may help a grieving family receive.

• Medical Bills – If your loved one incurred medical expenses before his or her death resulting from the same incident, the negligent party also cover these bills.
• Funeral Expenses
• Loss of Income – Wrongful death claims may seek compensation for the loss of the victim’s future income, depending on the individual’s past and expected future earnings over time.
• Pain and Suffering – This type of damages provides fair compensation for the emotional pain and suffering caused by the loss of a family member. It can be considered one kind of punitive damages.
• Punitive Damages – These damages are sought in especially egregious cases of recklessness and willful negligence that cause a person’s death. They allow for an extra measure of accountability for the negligent party.

If you have lost a family member due or loved one due to someone else’s negligence in Oklahoma, please contact the wrongful death attorneys of Stipe Injury Law for a free consultation to discuss the type of damages to which you may be entitled.