Wrongful Death

Wrongful Deaths Attorney

Wrongful death is a fatality that occurred as a result of careless or negligent actions, or lack of actions, intentional or unintentional of another person. When a wrongful death occurs, it is always the surviving family members who must somehow pick-up the pieces.
At Kilgore & Smith, in Fredericksburg, VA, we understand first hand how difficult it is for the spouse, the children, and the parents to take the steps necessary to provide for one's emotional and economic well-being, after an unexpected and tragic loss. When you need an experienced wrongful death attorney in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, surrounding areas or in any other place in Virginia, our personal injury lawyers are here to help. Although we have our main office in Fredericksburg, VA, we handle wrongful death and personal injury claims throughout Virginia.

Most Common Types of Wrongful Death Cases

There is a huge variety of circumstances that can result in wrongful death cases, among the most common are:
  • Car accidents
  • Dog attacks
  • Drunk driving accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Medical malpractice
  • Workplace accidents
  • Criminal behavior
Car accident — Wrongful death cases in Fredericksburg, VA
There is a huge variety of circumstances that can result in wrongful death cases, among the most common are:
  • Car accidents
  • Dog attacks
  • Drunk driving accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Medical malpractice
  • Workplace accidents
  • Criminal behavior
Car accident — Wrongful death cases in Fredericksburg, VA

Wrongful Death Cases: Damages That Can Be Recovered

The most common financial compensation the survivors may recover as a result of a wrongful death lawsuit are:
  • Headaches
  • Confusion
  • Lightheadedness
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Tired eyes
  • Ringing in ears
  • Bad taste in mouth
  • Fatigue
  • Lethargy
  • Change in sleep
  • behavioral or mood changes
  • Trouble with memory, concentration, attention or thinking
  • Funeral expenses
  • Emotional suffering
  • Lost support and services
  • Loss of decedent's companionship and protection
  • Loss of past and future earnings
  • Lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance
  • Medical expenses (if paid by a survivor)
  • Property damages
If your loved one had been the victim of a wrongful death, you need to retain the best wrongful death attorney in Virginia for your case. Whether it was by an accident, negligence or a serious injury, Kilgore & Smith has extensive experience as a wrongful death lawyer and has handled many complicated wrongful death lawsuits. Often times a loved one is the victim of negligence in a nursing home or hospital. These are difficult cases as the hospital or nursing home will often put up a defense that the injured party was already ill or beyond their ability to help. However, much of the time, the hospital or nursing home is at fault. The standard of care varies from facility to facility. Only a highly experienced wrongful death attorney's will be able to discern and illustrate the differences in these matters. Kilgore & Smith is the best wrongful death lawyer at dealing with these matters. Kilgore & Smith has prevailed in many wrongful death cases and will fight hard to get the settlement you deserve.
Themis and Scale in front of lawyer — Lawyer in Fredericksburg, VA
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