Manchester Wrongful Death Attorneys
Compassionate Counsel to Help You Through This Difficult Time
When you have lost a loved one in an accident that could have been prevented, you will want answers and justice—and you might even feel like you are owed fair compensation for your loss and suffering. The Manchester wrongful death lawyers of Shaheen and Gordon, P.A. are here to help you seek all three. With a wrongful death claim handled by our legal professionals, you can confidently pursue legal action to help bring a sense of closure to such a tragic event.
Why should you trust us for your wrongful death claim?
- We have been serving New Hampshire residents since opening our doors in 1981.
- We have more than 50 lawyers in locations across New England who can work together on complex cases.
- We have a long history of multimillion-dollar case results for injury clients,
- We have earned an extensive record of positive testimonials from past clients.
Your family deserves justice when another party’s negligence takes a loved one away from you. Let us help you.
What is a Wrongful Death?
A death can be considered “wrongful” if it is caused by the negligence or intentional wrongdoing of another party. Another way to think of a wrongful death is through the lens of personal injury and liability law. If the person who passed away could have filed a personal injury claim against the liable party had they survived, then the family of that person can file a wrongful death claim because they did not survive.
Common Causes of Wrongful Deaths
At Shaheen and Gordon, we have decades of collective legal experience working on the most challenging of personal injury cases, which has given us unique insight into how and why fatal accidents occur. No matter the negligent act that caused your loved one’s wrongful death, we have likely worked on a similar case before. At the same time, we recognize that no two cases are the same, so everyone who comes to our law firm for help is provided personalized counsel and specifically tailored legal strategies.
Wrongful deaths can be caused by many types of accidents and incidents, such as:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Boating accidents
- Defective medical devices
- Nursing home abuse
- Workplace accidents
- Fire
- Defective prescription drugs
- Construction site accidents
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, wrongful death cases are brought by the Personal Representative(s) of the Estate of the deceased. In most cases, this includes immediate family members like spouses, children, or sometimes parents.
With everything considered, if you lose a loved one to an accident, you should talk to our team about your options to pursue a wrongful death claim. You might have valid grounds to pursue legal action without realizing it.
Possible Damages in a Wrongful Death Case
Damages that could add to the value of a wrongful death claim in New Hampshire include:
- Mental and physical pain suffered by the deceased person before passing away.
- Medical expenses related to final medical care.
- Funeral and burial expenses up to a “reasonable” amount.
- Income the deceased person would have earned had the fatal accident not occurred.
- Loss of enjoyment of life damages
If you are the surviving spouse of the deceased person, a wrongful death claim can also include damages related to the company and companionship that you have lost. The same is true of surviving children under the age of 18 who have lost a parent due to the accident or incident.
Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Claims in NH
New Hampshire uses a strict three-year statute of limitations for wrongful death claims. Starting on the date of the deceased person’s death—not the date that they were initially injured or fell ill—any interested parties have three years to file a claim against the liable parties. If three years pass and no claims have been filed, the court will reject any claim filed afterward, so you can’t risk missing this important three-year statute of limitations.
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At Shaheen and Gordon, in Manchester, NH we take pride in being a law firm that can handle all parts of a client’s wrongful death claim. We know that you are going through so much hardship right now, so we want to take as much of the burden off your shoulders as possible.
You can depend on us to help with:
- Investigating the cause of your loved one’s death.
- Collecting evidence of wrongdoing or negligence.
- Determining liability based on our findings.
- Calculating the damages owed to you and your family.
- Sending a demand letter to the liable parties.
- Negotiating for a fair settlement that reflects your losses.
- Preparing and filing a claim if necessary.
- Litigating in court on your behalf if necessary.
