Do clients for wrongful death cases have to go to court?

In wrongful death cases, typically to get the money that somebody deserves, we have to file a lawsuit and we have to go through the litigation process. However, sometimes, depending on the facts and circumstances surrounding the death and the available assurance coverage, along with our client’s wishes, sometimes we can achieve wrongful death settlements without filing a lawsuit. But every case is really different and it really just depends. In a wrongful death case, sadly, and of course, the person who passed away can’t be there to speak for themselves. So we end up representing the family, whether it was the spouse, the children, sometimes the parents or next of kin. And those are the people who stand up for the person who passed away, who are in court with us if we need to go to court and ultimately whose story we’re telling on behalf of the loss of their loved one, which is why it’s so important that clients consult with a firm like ours so we can make sure you understand your options and you can pick which route is best for you.