Can Medical Negligence Lawyers Help Me?

Wrongful Death

The term wrongful death refers to a situation where an individual’s death was caused by medical error or neglect. Examples of wrongful death cases include: failure to diagnose a condition such as cancer that causes death, nursing home neglect that leads to a death, and medical and surgical errors that lead to a death. Most, if not all, of these situations are preventable with proper medical care and treatment, and all deserve the attention of experienced medical negligence lawyers.

When a loved one dies due to medical malpractice, there are two types of claims that may be brought to trial by medical negligence lawyers. The first claim is called a survivor action and it is for the pain and suffering and other losses suffered by the deceased individual from the time of the malpractice through the time of their death. This action is brought by the personal representative of the estate of the deceased individual.

The second type of claim is called a wrongful death claim and it can be brought by the surviving loved ones of the deceased, including the parents of the deceased, the spouse, and the children of the deceased. These claims are for the emotional distress suffered as a result of the loss of the loved one and for any loss of financial support. Medical negligence lawyers Snyder & Snyder can help you prepare for a wrongful death claim and represent you and your family in the wake of a loved one’s death, giving you the time to grieve while we fight for you in court. If you believe that your loved one’s death may have been caused by medical malpractice or neglect, call the medical negligence lawyers at Snyder & Snyder for a free consultation. While we can never replace the loss suffered, we are here to answer all your questions and to advise you of your legal rights.