Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Wrongful Death

Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law

Representing the Families of Wrongful Death Victims Since 1967

At Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, in Seattle, Washington, we represent the families of people who died as the result of another's negligence. A wrongful death action is a claim against a person or company who can be held responsible for a death due to their failure to act safely or reasonably. The defendant's responsibility will be judged by the standards governing "tort" claims, such as negligence or strict liability. The wrongful death law deals with the procedure for bringing claims for the estate and family members. If your family member is killed on the job, you may have a worker's compensation survivor's claim as well as a third-party claim against the entity responsible for the accident, if the person or company is not the employer or co-employee.

It is crucial that you contact an attorney soon after the wrongful death of your loved one. It is necessary to act quickly to preserve evidence, interview witnesses and obtain photographs of the vehicles, machinery or jobsite. Contact a lawyer at Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, to discuss your options and protect your rights.

Seeking Compensation for Emotional and Financial Loss

The wrongful death of a loved one causes an emotional pain and financial burden on you and your family. At Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, we understand the need to act decisively after a catastrophic event. We assist our clients with filing the estate, and ultimately in recovering money damages from the defendant or the insurance company, including:

Loss of wages and earnings
Loss of companionship
Loss of love and support
Pain and suffering the victim experienced before death

Filing an Estate to Collect Compensation

Before collecting compensation in a wrongful death case, a victim's family must file an estate and appoint a personal representative to handle the affairs. Our firm works closely with estate planning lawyer Rob Morrison to handle these cases. You will not need to search for another law firm or attorney to satisfy the estate requirements.

For assistance in filing a wrongful death claim against a negligent party, contact the Seattle law firm of Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, and discuss your options and protect your rights.

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A serious accident is devastating and can result in high medical bills and lost wages in addition to pain and suffering. Let the personal injury attorneys at Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, help you recover the compensation you deserve.

If you were injured at work, the law provides for medical care, rehabilitation and return to work assistance, time loss compensation and a disability award. Contact Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, today to learn how we can help you.

There are unique aspects to every legal issue. It is important that you speak with a well-qualified lawyer about the application of the law to your specific situation.

Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack
Attorneys at Law,
Corner of 6th Ave. and University St.
600 University St., Ste. 1928
One Union Square
Seattle, Washington (WA) 98101
Phone: 1-206-622-2200
Fax: 206-622-9671

Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, represents clients from throughout the Puget Sound / Seattle metro area, including communities such as Auburn, Ballard, Bellevue, Bothell, Everett, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Mill Creek, Monroe, North Bend, Redmond, Renton, Seattle, Tacoma, West Seattle, and Woodinville, Washington. The firm represents clients all over Washington State, including counties such as King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, Kitsap County and Chelan County.

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