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If your family experienced the loss of a loved one in a Hendersonville accident, our wrongful death lawyers will pursue the at-fault party for financial recovery. Our familiarity with wrongful death claims means we know how to build a strong case.
Our Hendersonville personal injury lawyers will handle all communications with the insurance company on your behalf. We have been voted Best Attorneys for Rutherford County since 2011 by Daily Courier Readers’ Poll. Find out how you can put our law firm to work for you. Contact our Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, consultation team to get started today.
How Our Hendersonville Wrongful Death Attorneys Fight for You
Your family deserves time to focus on each other without losing valuable time to prepare your case and fight for maximum compensation. So that you can focus on taking care of each other, our team members will:
- Investigate your accident
- Assess your financial losses
- Prepare your case file
- Speak on your behalf
- Manage all paperwork
- Interview witnesses
- Negotiate a settlement
Wrongful death cases can take time to resolve. We know how hard it can be to wait for information on your case during its timeline, so we work hard to provide regular and timely progress reports that keep you informed and up to date.
Reviews and Accolades from Previous Clients About Our Legal Representation
Our entire team is committed to compassionate, responsive legal service that meets the specific needs of every family we represent. Previous clients say:
- Hetty Trachsel: We would like to thank the Farmer and Morris Law Firm for their incredible professional integrity. We highly recommend each one of them … Absolutely wonderful experience!
- Carla Coleman: Helped my boyfriend with a personal injury case and got him a great lump sum! Also kept us updated throughout the entire process … I highly recommend Farmer & Morris!
Read additional client recommendations in their own words by browsing our testimonials page for more reviews.
Our Law Firm Will Accept Your Family’s Wrongful Death Claim on Contingency
At Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, we will represent your family with compassion and kindness during this difficult time. Our personal injury practice areas include representing families who lost a loved one in one of the following types of accidents:
- Car wreck
- Truck accident
- Motorcycle accident
- Pedestrian accident
- Dog bite or attack
- Criminal assault
- Defective products
- Medical malpractice
- Negligent security
Our Hendersonville wrongful death attorneys will represent your family on a contingency fee basis. Rather than requesting a hefty retainer or charging an hourly fee, we accept a percentage of your recovered damages as compensation. If you do not obtain a financial award, you will not owe us any fees at all.
Wrongful Death Damages We Fight to Recover for You and Your Family
The loss of a loved one in a fatal accident deeply impacts their entire family and circle of friends. North Carolina law, however, limits those who can recover wrongful death damages to the following family members:
- The deceased person’s parents
- The deceased person’s grandparents
- The deceased person’s siblings
- The deceased person’s aunts and uncles
Wrongful death damages we request for these family members can include:
- Burial, cremation and funeral expenses
- Loss of the decedent’s financial support
- Loss of the decedent’s domestic contributions
- Loss of companionship, consortium, and guidance
Our wrongful death lawyer serving Hendersonville will document your damages and include receipts, bills, and other supporting documentation. If applicable, we also file a survival action to obtain additional damages, in accordance to G.S. § 28A‑18‑1.
Our Legal Team Will Interpret North Carolina’s Statute of Limitations
Filing your wrongful death lawsuit on time is mandatory but can be difficult since the statutory filing date could fluctuate. In North Carolina, you generally have two years from the date of a loved one’s demise to file your wrongful death action, according to G.S. § 1-53. If the deadline expires:
- The court may not allow the filing of your lawsuit
- Your lawsuit could be dismissed out of hand
- The insurer can refuse to negotiate a settlement
Let our legal team handle the filing of your lawsuit. We will respect the filing time limit and avoid the costly consequences of non-compliance.
Substantiating Your Wrongful Death Claim with Evidence Collection
For the responsible party’s insurance company to consider negotiating a settlement, they will require proof of their policyholder’s negligence. The evidence we collect on your behalf will establish the causes of the accident, contributing factors, and the resulting costs. It will include:
- Accident reconstruction
- Accident report
- Accident scene photos
- Animal control reports
- Employment records
- First responder reports
- Injury photos
- Insurance correspondence
- Medical records
- Surveillance footage
- Witness statements
- Written prognosis
- Your own written statement
We also collect evidence like the decedent’s death certificate and expert testimonials you might find emotionally challenging or difficult to obtain on your own. Find out how hard we work to build your evidence collection by contacting our Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, consultation team.
We Will Investigate the Cause of Your Loved One’s Negligence-Based Demise
To recover damages for your family, the evidence we collect will prove the required elements of negligence, including:
- Duty of care: The obligation to avoid harming others
- Breach of duty: The action that breaches reasonable care
- Causation: The link between negligent action and accident
- Damages: The accident’s tangible and intangible damages
The case file we build for you will identify the cause of your loved one’s accident and your right to financial compensation.
Start Building Your Case Today with a Hendersonville Wrongful Death Lawyer
The unexpected loss of a loved one in an accident can leave your family unsure of its next steps. When our Hendersonville wrongful death lawyers represent you, we take on all the hard work of building your case. We will take on the insurance company and fight for fair compensation on your behalf.
Learn more about your legal options and how we will fight to protect your rights during a free initial consultation. Contact our consultation team at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, to get started today.
