Wrongful Death Attorney Advocating For Grieving Families In North Idaho

Losing a loved one due to the negligent, careless or reckless actions of another is a devastating experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed and helpless. The Bendell Law Firm, PLLC, is a wrongful death and personal injury law firm dedicated to providing quality legal representation to the people of Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene and the rest of North Idaho that has lost a loved one. While grieving is a natural process that comes in seven stages, the initial shock, denial and anger can be difficult to manage. In addition to coping with the emotional pain, you may also be faced with the added stress of dealing with insurance companies and at-fault parties.

Our Post Falls wrongful death attorney understands the challenges you are facing during this difficult time and is here to help. We will take on the burden of wrongful death claim legal proceedings and work tirelessly to ensure that you receive full and fair compensation, including medical expenses and other damages. Our goal is to bring you justice and peace of mind, so you can focus on healing and honoring the memory of your loved one.

A wrongful death lawsuit helps families recover the cost of medical bills that were incurred prior to the death, funeral costs and other expenses. Wrongful claims also entitle a family member to monetary damages for the loss of the deceased’s loss of future income as for the emotional pain to the grieving family member.”

Compassionate Fatal Accident Lawsuit Attorney

At The Bendell Law Firm, PLLC, in Post Falls, Idaho, we believe in dedication to the law; commitment to helping your family get the best possible compensation; and compassion for all you are going through. Accidental death claim attorney Jim Bendell has a 40-year track record of success in making sure that the party responsible for the death of your loved one is held accountable.

We offer the steady hand, experience and courtroom skills to obtain maximum financial recovery for grieving families in Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene and the rest of North Idaho, across a range of wrongful death cases, including:

Car accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Truck accidents/commercial vehicle accidents
Construction site accidents
Accidents in which death is caused by a defective product
Accidents caused by ill-maintained or dangerous premises conditions
Fires or explosions
Sports

What Is Considered A Wrongful Death Claim In Idaho?

A wrongful death is a type of civil action that allows surviving beneficiaries to sue a negligent party – whether an individual, a business or even a government entity – for financial compensation for their loss. Moreover, Idaho law specifies that even if the negligent party (the wrongdoer) dies, the suit may be brought “against the personal representative of such wrongdoer, whether the wrongdoer dies before or after the death of the person injured.” An accidental death claim may be made in any number of cases in which negligence was present: reckless driving or drunk driving; slip-and-fall accidents caused by a property owner’s failure to repair dangerous conditions within a reasonable amount of time; assault and battery. If a party was negligent, reckless, or careless and their action or inaction caused a death, a negligent death claim can be made against them.

Sometimes, there is more than one at-fault entity. In that case, we file a fatal accident lawsuit against all who bear responsibility for the death of your loved one to help you get every penny you deserve.

Every negligent death claim is given the highest degree of professionalism, thorough investigation and compassionate care, including:

Accident reconstruction
Obtaining witness statements
Gathering/preserving evidence
Working with and collecting testimony from experts in fields such as security, highway safety, product safety, physical and mental health, and others

Unexpected Death Lawsuit Compensation | Funeral Expenses Claim

In order to maximize compensation, we make sure we calculate all factors to come up with a full and fair claim value to push for an accurate and complete wrongful death settlement or court verdict. In Idaho, total negligent death claim compensation is calculated on both economic and noneconomic losses.

Economic losses are those which have explicit monetary values, such as:

Medical costs – Including physician, hospital and pharmacy bills – related to and incurred prior to death
Funeral expenses
Loss of financial support that would have been provided by the deceased
Cost of obtaining domestic services

Under Idaho’s laws, noneconomic losses are “subjective” losses that are incurred by the injured party. Though capped at $250,000 per family member, they can make up a large part of the total value of a wrongful death claim and may include:

Emotional pain and suffering that preceded death
Loss of consortium
Loss of society and companionship
Emotional distress
Mental anguish
Destruction of a parent-child relationship

As the heirs of a loved one who has suffered wrongful death due to the egregious actions of another, you are entitled to seek justice and compensation for your loss. In addition to compensatory damages for personal injury, the courts may also award punitive damages in cases of outrageous conduct. As a Post Falls wrongful death firm, we believe in pursuing every avenue of legal recourse to hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions. If warranted, we will aggressively pursue punitive damages to not only compensate you for your loss, but also to serve as a deterrent to prevent future similar actions. While we are able to reach a reasonable wrongful death settlement in most cases, we always reserve trial as an option. We are committed to fighting for your rights and ensuring that you receive the justice and closure that you deserve.

Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Only the legal heirs (those who are entitled to the decedent’s property) can recover damages for the death of their loved one. The personal representative often files the claim on behalf of and for the benefit of the heirs. In Idaho, heirs include:

The spouse
The child or children
The parents of the deceased
Blood relatives and adoptive sisters and brothers who were financially dependent on the decedent
To children born to the deceased out of wedlock

Statute Of Limitations In Wrongful Death Lawsuit

In general, all negligence claims in Idaho are governed by statute limitations. There are several reasons why you should not delay in proceeding with a legal action. Memories are seldom dependable, and it is difficult for witnesses to accurately recall events. Evidence may be lost. Moreover, the longer you wait, the greater the risk that you will miss the deadline and will be forever barred from recovering compensation.

We Help You Get Justice For The Loss Of Your Loved One

Ensure a more secure financial future for you and your family, and financially compensate you for the loss of a person that you loved. We are ready and able to help answer your questions and address your concerns – and provide a clear legal strategy to maximize compensation for your loss.

Wrongful Death FAQs

How is negligence proven in a wrongful death lawsuit?

Negligence is the most common basis for most personal injury cases, including wrongful death. There are four “elements” of negligence that must be proven:

Duty of care: The at-fault party or parties owed the watchfulness, prudence, caution and attention that a reasonable person in the same circumstances would use.
Breach of duty: That duty of care was violated (breached) by negligence, carelessness or recklessness
Causation: That the breach of duty of care caused the death
Damages: That the death of the loved one caused damages; the economic and noneconomic losses to the heirs

Free Consultations With Our Attorney

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