Wrongful Death Claims In New Hampshire: When Negligence Causes Death
Nothing can compare to the experience of losing a loved one. Death is especially tragic when someone dies in an accident that could have been prevented. If you lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligent behavior, you may have a claim for wrongful death.
Losing a loved one is a devastating experience, and we understand the emotional weight you carry. Hamblett & Kerrigan, P.A. has been helping families in New Hampshire since 1889. From our offices in Nashua, we offer compassionate legal representation for wrongful death claims.
Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In New Hampshire?
Wrongful death claims arise when someone’s wrongful behavior causes death. In New Hampshire, the law specifies who can initiate a legal claim for this profound loss. Generally, the administrator or executor of the deceased person’s estate files the lawsuit. If no such representative exists, any person with an interest in the estate may ask the court to appoint one. While the estate representative officially files the case, the recovery ultimately benefits the surviving spouse, children or other legal heirs.
What Kinds Of Damages Can You Recover In Your Wrongful Death Claim In New Hampshire?
New Hampshire law allows families to seek compensation for both the losses suffered by the deceased and the impact on the survivors. We will work diligently to ensure your claim reflects the full extent of the tragedy. In a wrongful death claim, you may pursue several different types of damages to provide for your family’s future. These include:
- Medical and funeral expenses: These expenses cover the costs of end-of-life care and the final arrangements for your loved one.
- Lost wages and benefits: The claim can seek to reimburse the estate for the income the deceased person would have earned over their lifetime.
- Pain and suffering damages: These damages address the physical and mental distress the deceased experienced prior to their passing.
- Loss of companionship and society: This compensates the surviving spouse for the loss of a partner’s emotional support.
- Loss of parental guidance: This provides financial recovery for minor children who lost the care and advice of a parent.
Our firm focuses on delivering dedicated advocacy to secure these resources. In all of our personal injury cases, we want to help our clients hold the responsible parties accountable while seeking a fair resolution for their families.
Consult A Nashua Wrongful Death Attorney
At Hamblett & Kerrigan, P.A., we offer free initial consultations. To schedule your free appointment, you can contact our office by calling 603-825-5411. You can also reach out to us by sending a message through our website.