It’s hard to understand anything when you’ve lost a loved one unexpectedly. You’ve not only lost your beloved, you’ve also lost the necessities he or she provided. In some instances, you have a right to pursue your current and future damages resulting from that death, but wrongful death cases can be complicated. Here’s what you should know.

If your beloved’s death was caused by the fault of another, you might have grounds to file a claim for wrongful death. Examples of cause include automobile accidents, medical malpractice or product malfunction that could have been avoided yet weren’t.

Spouses, life partners and other immediate family members generally have the right to pursue wrongful death damages. In some states, distant family members and anyone else who suffered damages might be allowed to pursue action.

All parties at fault are the people named logically in a wrongful death claim. For example, if your beloved was killed in an auto accident by a drunk driver, you may have cause against the driver, the bartender and the bar.

You haven’t just lost your loved one; you’ve lost all the provisions this person provided. If you believe you may have cause for action, speak with a qualified attorney who can help you understand your wrongful death case better. Call Joseph E. Walden Attorney at Law in Alabaster at 205-419-1102.