April 26, 2022 | Wrongful death

How wrongful death affects the survivors

The death of a loved one can have a devastating impact on the survivors. This is especially when a loved one has lost their life as a result of the reckless actions of another person.

Wrongful Death lawsuits in Nebraska are generally filed by the decedent’s survivors (immediate family – spouses, children, parents) in order to generate compensation for the losses they, and other family members, experience.  Additionally, someone unrelated to the decedent who experiences a financial hardship as a result of their death also has the right to bring forth a Wrongful Death claim.

There are many ways that the survivors may be impacted by the wrongful death.

1. Psychological trauma

The death of a loved one can be traumatizing to the survivors. Survivors may find it difficult to go about their day to day tasks after the loss of their loved one. It may take years to deal with the psychological impact of the loss. Going through life without their loved one can be difficult.

2. Loss of income

A wrongful death can result in changes in the dynamics of the family. The family may have lost a breadwinner as a result of the wrongful death. This may result in the family experiencing a drastic change in lifestyle. The surviving parent will need to seek ways to make ends meet.

3. Loss of emotional support

The survivors will lose a source of emotional and psychological support. Children lose a parent to whom they could turn to for guidance, love and support. Spouses lose a partner that they could depend on for support.

Moving on after a wrongful death

Dealing with a wrongful death isn’t easy. It can be difficult for survivors to deal with the emotional and psychological strain of having lost a loved one. The survivors also have to deal with the financial strain resulting from the loss of income as well as funeral expenses and medical bills left behind by the loved one.

It is important for survivors to seek compensation for the loss of their loved one. While financial compensation will not reverse your circumstances, it will help to ease the financial strain on the family resulting from the loss of the loved one. A wrongful death lawsuit will also ensure that those responsible for the death are held accountable for their actions. It will help to begin the process of healing.

The first step in pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit is to seek a wrongful death lawyer. An experienced wrongful death attorney will stand with you through this difficult time and protect your rights. They will determine the best way to seek compensation and fight for full compensation on your behalf.

Contact us to speak with an experienced and skillful Nebraska wrongful death attorney.

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