Trucking accident cases tend to be more complex than ordinary automobile accidents because of the many federal laws governing trucking, and the fact that each state has its own trucking laws. We will help you navigate this complex legal landscape and advise you on a legal strategy to protect your family’s right to fair compensation whether you live in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia.

Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Nothing can ever replace a family member who has died in a truck accident, and no amount of money can truly relieve the feelings of loss and emptiness your family has endured. Accidents are a cruel instrument of fate that takes a family member from your life without any warning, logic, or reason. Truck accident fatalities and their aftermath threaten to tear your family apart as you attempt to cope with grief, insurance companies, and funeral arrangements. Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. will be there for you in your time of tragedy to help ensure that your personal and emotional struggles are not compounded by financial devastation.

A wrongful death lawsuit will not relieve your sadness, but it is an important way to help you and your family cope with the financial burden left behind by the loss of your loved one, so that you can work towards healing and moving on with your lives.

The purpose of a wrongful death claim is to obtain an appropriate amount of compensation for you and other wrongful death beneficiaries. The goal is to help you start putting your life back together after a tragic loss, not to place a monetary value on the life of your loved one or to quantify your degree of suffering. Instead, the purpose of a wrongful death lawsuit is to seek legitimate compensation for the financial impact of a truck accident fatality on your family, which may include:

• Medical and funeral expenses
• Lost future earnings and income potential
• The loss of companionship and grief, where permitted.

The specific types of compensation we seek for your family will depend on the circumstances of the accident and the damages suffered by your family.

Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

There is a limited time frame for filing a wrongful death claim, so it is vitally important to contact a wrongful death attorney immediately after the accident. It may seem overwhelming to think about a wrongful death lawsuit during your time of crisis, but insurance companies will often offer unfair settlements during this period, trying to exploit your family’s grief.

The trucking companies will start their own investigations right after the accident. You should have a lawyer conducting an investigation on your behalf as well.

We have handled many truck, semi-truck or tractor-trailer accidents that have caused injuries or fatalities, so we understand how overwhelming your situation may be and we can be your trusted guides on your journey toward recovery. If negligence occurred, the truck driver can be sued, as can the trucking company, and perhaps the shipper, the truck manufacturer, the manufacturer of any truck part that may have contributed to the accident, and even a separate company responsible for loading the truck. We will hold all negligent parties accountable on your behalf for their contribution to the untimely loss of your loved one.

Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. handles wrongful death claims by balancing sensitivity to your emotional needs with our uncompromising goal of helping you recover the damages your family deserves. For information about how we will proceed in our fight for you, please see our Phases of a Truck Accident Lawsuit page.

If you or someone you love needs assistance with a wrongful death claim, please contact our Maryland, Washington, D.C., or Virginia wrongful death attorneys today or call us for a free and confidential consultation.