Automobile Accident Lawyer in Honolulu
Wrongful Death Caused by Automobile Accidents
Losing a loved one suddenly in a Honolulu automobile accident is shock enough, without also having to deal with indifferent insurance companies, traffic accident investigators, coroners, an autopsy, medical bill collectors, and insurance company lawyers. At the Law Offices of Jeff Crabtree, I understand just how devastating such a loss can be, as well as the financial and emotional challenges that such a loss places on the families and friends of the deceased. If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s careless conduct, I invite you to entrust the emotional and financial well-being of your family to an automobile accident lawyer who is not only compassionate and understanding, but is experienced enough in Hawaii wrongful death law to obtain the compensation you and your family needs to start trying to put your life back together.
What is wrongful death
Wrongful death is a legal term meaning a death caused by the negligence or misconduct of someone else. The surviving family members, or others dependent on the decedent, may seek compensation for their loss. It goes without saying that money cannot replace a loved one, but it is the only way we have of trying to compensate innocent victims of wrongdoing. Sometimes, making a claim has the added benefit of improving a dangerous intersection, or triggering a recall of a dangerous product, so that what caused the death is changed or eliminated, making life safer for everyone else.
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of wrongful deaths. Intoxicated drivers cause about 1/3rd of fatal accidents.
No matter who is ultimately liable for a death, an experienced automobile accident lawyer in Honolulu can help you and your family obtain fair compensation.
Automobile accident lawyer in Honolulu
As an experienced automobile accident attorney in Honolulu, Jeff Crabtree is committed to seeing clients through these difficult times and securing as worry-free a future as possible. Of course, no amount of financial compensation could ever replace the companionship of a loved one. However, it can at the very least prevent unnecessary financial turmoil following the death of a loved one and hold the negligent wrongdoer legally and financially accountable.
Types of wrongful death compensation
Wrongful death compensation may include, but not be limited to, the following types of damages:
- Anticipated earnings of the deceased
- Lost benefits, such as medical insurance and pension
- Final medical expenses
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of companionship
- Suffering and mental anguish
