Wrongful Death

WRONGFUL DEATH ATTORNEYS IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

If a loved one has passed away due to the careless or reckless actions of another individual or entity, contact Jardine Law Offices P.C. to learn more about your right to justice and compensation

The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult events someone will ever have to endure. A sudden and unexpected loss not only leaves individuals with overwhelming mental and emotional pain and suffering, but the expenses related to medical bills, funeral arrangements, and enduring lost wages often leave families with financial suffering as well.

The added stress related to the financial consequences just makes it even more challenging for families as they try to cope with the loss of a loved one. When victims lose their lives in accidents resulting from the negligent and reckless actions of others, the bereaved may have legal options available to help them get justice and compensation.

Although there is no amount of money that could ever replace the lives of those taken away so suddenly, families may have legal options available to help them recover compensation from at-fault parties. These financial awards can help your family cover the financial burdens you face as you try to move forward.

Under Utah law, families and various entitled parties are able to file claims for compensation to cover the economic and non-economic damages they face moving forward. The legal process is extremely complex and time-consuming. In many cases, families benefit greatly by retaining the assistance of a Utah wrongful death attorney who can advocate on their behalf and help to ensure their legal rights are protected.

Our team at Jardine Law Offices P.C. has decades of experience helping clients who have lost loved ones due to the negligent and reckless actions of others. Our wrongful death attorneys in Salt Lake City are well-versed in handling these complex claims so our clients can hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions.

We are a full-service wrongful death law firm located in Salt Lake City that is willing to fight on your behalf so you are able to move forward in the best way possible. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free case evaluation with our team to explore the legal options available to you.

WHAT IS WRONGFUL DEATH IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH?

Wrongful death claims are civil cases pursuable by surviving relatives and other entitled parties after a person loses their life in an accident caused by another person or entity’s negligent or reckless actions.

Utah Code Section 78B-3-106 describes wrongful death as a death that is caused by the negligent, wrongful, or default actions of another party. The conduct that caused the death must be the type of action that would support a personal injury claim had the deceased survived the incident.

Personal injury claims are very similar to wrongful death claims as they are both based on the negligent and reckless actions of another person or entity that ultimately resulted in the injury of another person. However, wrongful death claims are filed by surviving relatives to the injured party as they are not alive to bring forth their own legal claim against the negligent party.

In Utah, entitled parties have up to two years to pursue wrongful death claims in civil court. Cases filed against government entities have a shortened statute of limitation that is only one year from the date of the death. Filing a timely claim against the negligent actor is critical when it comes to preserving evidence and ensuring you are in the best position possible to recover.

Although people often believe they are always able to file a wrongful death claim following a death, it is crucial that they meet the criteria of being an entitled party. Utah Code Section 78B-3-105 specifies that heirs who are legally entitled to pursue wrongful death claims include:

  • The surviving spouse of the decedent.
  • The decedent’s surviving adult children.
  • The surviving parents, including adoptive parents, of the decedent.
  • The surviving stepchildren, if they are under 18 years of age at the time of the death and were financially dependent upon the decedent.
  • Other blood relatives as specified in our state’s inheritance laws.

When filing a claim, one of the entitled parties must take the job of the personal representative. The presumptive personal representative can be named by the court or they can be designated in the estate plan of the decedent. If the designated party is not one of the listed entitled parties, they are still able to file a legal claim to recover compensation. Working with a knowledgeable wrongful death attorney in Salt Lake City will ensure you are able to properly recover from the untimely death of a loved one.

To Prevail legally with a wrongful death claim in Utah requires showing the court that the defendant acted negligently. In doing so, claimants must prove the four elements of negligence existed at the time of the accident. These include proving:

  • The defendant had an inherited responsibility to provide care to the deceased in some way. For example, drivers are required to maintain their vehicles in a safe manner to avoid injuring or killing others sharing the road.
  • The defendant breached their duty to provide care to the deceased to some
  • The breach of the duty to care was the direct cause of the deceased’s
  • Some types of damages occurred as a result of the deceased passing away.

We understand how difficult it is for families to pursue legal options after enduring the loss of a loved one. Given the fact that survivors must act on behalf of those who lost their lives, it is crucial that they seek legal guidance from a skilled and compassionate Salt Lake City wrongful death attorney who will advocate on your behalf to ensure justice is served.

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIMS OUR TEAM HANDLES

At Jardine Law Offices P.C., we provide our clients with responsive and effective legal representation while advocating on their behalf. We strive to make the legal process as smooth as possible so bereaved families are able to focus on moving forward while knowing their legal rights are protected. In doing so, we provide our clients with an array of services to ensure they are in the best position possible to recover. Some of the services we provide for our clients include:

  • Investigating the accident that caused the death of your loved one.
  • Gathering evidence in support of your claim against the defendant.
  • Gathering police and medical reports to further prove the events and resulting injuries were caused by the defendant.
  • Working with experts who can help valuate the total financial and non-economic impacts you endure as a result of losing your loved one.
  • Aggressively negotiate to ensure you are able to recover the maximum amount of compensation for your claim.
  • Providing responsive and effective representation in court, whenever necessary.

Our wrongful death attorneys in Utah are committed to helping each client we work with hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions. We thoroughly investigate each case and gather strong evidence to create the most effective legal claim imaginable. Our team has decades of experience helping families recover after losing loved ones in a variety of accident types. Some of the most common causes of wrongful deaths in our state include:

Regardless of the type of accident that led to your loved one’s demise, our team is available to help protect your legal rights and fight to ensure justice is served. Contact Jardine Law Offices P.C. at your earliest convenience to schedule a free case review with our team to see how we can help you.

WE HELP OUR CLIENTS MAXIMIZE THEIR RECOVERIES

The mental and emotional consequences of losing a loved one in an accident can be overwhelming. Surviving relatives are often forced to endure immediate and long-term consequences. Not only is moving forward dealing with the stress, depression, and trauma of the loss extremely difficult but dealing with the financial consequences can be crippling. For this reason, our Utah wrongful death attorneys strive to help our clients recover the maximum amount of compensation available to them. Some of the damages our team is committed to helping surviving relatives recover include compensation for:

  • Medical costs leading up to the passing of the decedent
  • Physical and emotional pain and suffering of the victim prior to their death
  • Mental anguish experienced by the victim before passing
  • Lost wages and benefits due to the passing of the victim
  • Loss of inheritance and loss of value of the estate
  • Funeral expenses
  • Burial costs
  • Loss of care
  • Loss of companionship
  • Loss of guidance
  • Pain and suffering experienced by surviving family members

In cases where the defendant acted particularly negligent, claimants may be able to recover punitive damages. Courts across Utah award these damages in an effort to negate future wrongdoing by the defendant as well as to set an example for the public that these and other negligent actions will not be tolerated. When it comes to determining the amount of compensation awarded to surviving spouses and loved ones, courts take various factors into consideration. These include:

  • The estimated life expectancy of the survivors and the
  • Current and anticipated expenditures created by the defendant’s negligence leading to the death.
  • The income and other assets provided to the plaintiff by the deceased’s place of employment.
  • Whether there are any surviving children or dependents who will suffer major life changes as a result of losing a

Working with a skilled and knowledgeable attorney from Jardine Law Offices P.C. will ensure you are in the best position possible to recover. Contact our law firm today to see how we can help you.

LET OUR TEAM HOLD NEGLIGENT PARTIES ACCOUNTABLE

Without a doubt, dealing with the loss of a loved one is one of the most challenging things a person will ever have to deal with. We completely understand that a sudden and unexpected loss creates overwhelming challenges for our clients. For this reason, we strive to provide the most complete and trustworthy representation for every client we work with.

Our ultimate goal is to help our clients hold wrongdoers accountable so they can recover. Although there is no amount of money that can ever replace our spouses, children, and other lost loved ones, we strive to help our clients maximize their recoveries to alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward. It is the least we can do to help alleviate some of the stress and emotional challenges they face related to financial uncertainties.

If your loved one has lost their life due to the negligence of another person, contact our wrongful death attorneys in Salt Lake City as soon as possible. Our team is standing by to begin helping you pursue legal options available to help you recover.

At Jardine Law Offices P.C., we have several decades of experience fighting on behalf of grieving mothers, children, and spouses who have lost loved ones in accidents. Whether your loved one lost their life in an auto accident, at a home or business of another party, or during another accident resulting from negligence, we are dedicated to helping you hold wrongdoers accountable.

Our team begins building your case as if it were going to trial from the beginning so you are in the best position possible to recover. If your loved one has lost their life in an accident as a result of another party’s negligence, contact our Utah wrongful death attorneys as soon as possible. Call our law firm at (801) 396-9993 to schedule a free, no-obligation with our team to discuss the legal options available for you.

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