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Frequently Asked Questions in An Anchorage Wrongful Death Claim

Law Office of Jason Skala April 12, 2022

A wrongful death lawsuit is defined as a death that occurs due to the negligence, wrongful, or willful act, fault, or omission of another person. Accidental or wrongful death lawsuits are meant to financially compensate family members left behind by the deceased victim who lost their life in a fatal accident. Surviving family members may also be faced with problems if they relied on the deceased person for financial and emotional support. A wrongful death can be the result of a careless or negligent act, a murder, medical malpractice, reckless or careless driving, or a number of other causes.

Below are some frequently asked questions pertaining to wrongful death claims in Anchorage (personal injury). In the unfortunate event that you believe that your loved one lost their life due to the reckless, careless, or negligent actions of another person or entity, contact an Anchorage wrongful death attorney at your earliest convenience. A wrongful death attorney will be able to inform you of your existing legal right toward financial compensation for your loss. No one should ever have to pay for suddenly and wrongfully losing a loved one.

  • Do I have a wrongful death lawsuit? Whether or not you possess the right toward financial compensation for your loss depends on many factors. A skilled wrongful death lawyer at Jason Skala in Anchorage will be able to assist you in understanding these factors and whether or not they apply to you. Schedule a free consultation today in order to find out if you qualify for financial compensation.

  • Who is able to file a wrongful death claim? Surviving spouses, children, and parents are able to file wrongful death lawsuits in Anchorage. For more information about wrongful death lawsuits, visit HG.org, for a page full of legal resources.

  • What damages are able to be recovered in a wrongful death claim? Two general types of damages exist in a wrongful death claim in Anchorage: economic and non-economic. Economic damages include financial compensation awarded for monetary expenses and losses that resulted from the death of your loved one. Economic damages may be awarded to cover the cost of medical care, lost wages, and funeral costs. Non-economic damages may be awarded to cover things such as pain and suffering and loss of consortium.

Suffering the death of a loved one, especially when it was caused by the reckless, careless, or negligent actions of another person, is extremely devastating. We at the Law Office of Jason Skala are well aware that no amount of financial compensation could ever make up for the loss of your loved one. However, financial compensation may be able to make your life a little easier in the time immediately following your loved one’s passing by easing the financial burden that was imposed upon you by their loss.

The Law Office of Jason Skala has been successfully protecting and preserving the rights of surviving family members of those who have lost their lives due to the negligence of another person. Our firm fights to award families with the maximum financial compensation amount available, recovering damages from every avenue necessary. Call our law firm today in order to be connected with a reputable wrongful death attorney in Anchorage.