The Edmonton Wrongful Death Lawyers at Martin G. Schulz & Associates have been successfully litigating on behalf of victims of wrongful death in Edmonton for years.

What is a Wrongful Death?

When a person dies as a result of a wrongful act, either by another person or an entity, it is considered to be a wrongful death. These wrongful acts can be categorized as medical malpractice, unsafe driving leading to a car accident, and homicide.

People who have lost a loved one in the case of a wrongful death know all too well that no amount of money will ever eliminate the pain of that loss. However, receiving compensation can help to ease the burden of unpaid medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of earnings from the victim, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.

The team of wrongful death lawyers at Martin G. Schulz & Associates have years of experience in dealing with wrongful death cases and understand the main causes of these tragedies.

In most instances, a wrongful death can be caused by four primary events:

1. Vehicular Accidents - This includes a car accident, bus accident, motorcycle accident, train accident, truck accident and accidents involving intoxicated drivers.
2. Medical Malpractice - While the vast majority of health care professionals perform their duties with precision and care, there are times when mistakes are made or negligence occurs, which may lead to the wrongful death of a person in their care.
3. Accidents at Work - These often include construction or oil rig accidents. In many cases, the cause of the accident merits the filing of a workers compensation claim Link to car accident page or premise liability claim to go along with the wrongful death and other injury claims.
4. Faulty Product or Equipments - Products such as electrical devices and heavy machinery may lead to the death of a person if there is a defect in the manufacturing or the overall design.

A defective product can also make a product liability claim necessary. 

In general, immediate family members of the victim are able to file a claim of wrongful death. While the laws differ, in most instances a person must bring forth their lawsuit within two years after the death of the victim, but there are often exceptions. This is why it's important to consult with a wrongful death attorney to see what opportunities are available to you. Compensation amounts vary and depend on a number of factors, such as what the life expectancy of the victim was at the time of death, the overall health of the deceased, the number of dependents of the deceased, how much the victim was earning at the time of death, and more.

The death of a loved one is never easy, and the road to recovery can be long and painful. However, a Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Lawyer at Martin G. Schulz & Associates will treat you with compassion and respect in such a difficult time and ensure that you get the compensation your family deserves. Call us toll free at 1-800-253-2105 for a free consultation and to discuss your options. We have offices conveniently located in Edmonton.