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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Waldorf, Maryland

After you have lost a loved one, you face unexpected funeral costs, lingering medical and healthcare bills, and the painful feelings caused by the sudden loss of companionship.

If your loved one’s death was caused by someone else’s negligence, you can honor the memory of your loved one and demand justice by partnering with our experienced wrongful death attorneys in Waldorf, Maryland at the Law Office of Robert Castro to handle your claim and provide a strong chance of success inside and outside of the courtroom.

Our Waldorf ,MD wrongful death lawyers have over 50 years of combined experience, which allows us to pursue both real-time results and long-term solutions for our clients, so they can take the time they need to fully grieve while we handle each detail of their claim from start to finish.

What are the Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Waldorf, Maryland?

When negligence is a factor in our day-to-day activities, including travel, work, and entertainment, accidents happen without notice.

When those accidents lead to the death of a loved one, your life is turned upside down without explanation by circumstances that could have been prevented if the at-fault party was acting responsibly.

We handle wrongful death cases that involve accidents including:

Car accidents
Truck accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Bicycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Construction accidents
Product liability cases
Medical malpractice
Defective medical equipment
Workplace accidents
Dog bites and attacks
Drowning accidents
Criminal activity
Premises liability accidents

If you have lost a loved one to personal or professional negligence, contact our skilled wrongful death attorneys in Maryland & Washington DC at the Law Office of Richard Castro for a free consultation today.

What is the Difference Between Wrongful Death Actions & Survival Actions in Waldorf, Maryland?

Maryland divides wrongful death claims into two distinct legal actions: wrongful death and survival.

You can file one or both, depending on the details of your loved one’s passing and your connection to them. It will be the job of our Charles County wrongful death attorneys to help you make the best decisions from the start of your case to its conclusion.

A quick explanation of these two legal actions:

Wrongful death: A legal claim brought forth to provide compensation to the deceased’s surviving family members. The missing wages of the deceased are commonly the centerpiece of a wrongful death claim. Noneconomic damages like lost companionship and the mental anguish of the surviving family members can also be cited.
Survival: A legal claim brought forth to demand compensation on behalf of the deceased’s estate. Damages awarded in such a claim will usually account for economic damages to the estate, like the costs associated with a funeral and the deceased’s final medical expenses. The pain and suffering the deceased experienced due to their fatal injuries can also be listed as noneconomic damages in a survival claim.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Waldorf, Maryland?

Only certain people with close relations to the deceased can file a wrongful death and survival claim in Maryland. Simply knowing the deceased is not enough to validate your claim to compensation. You must be either a primary or secondary beneficiary.

Primary Beneficiary: The deceased’s spouse, parents, and children have the first opportunity to file a claim. If a settlement or verdict is reached in the claim’s favor, then the damages will be distributed among eligible primary beneficiaries.
Secondary Beneficiary: When a case is not pursued by primary beneficiaries, a secondary beneficiary may bring forth a wrongful death or survival claim instead. Secondary beneficiaries include close relatives that do not fit into the primary beneficiary category, which may include siblings, cousins, nieces, or nephews.

Do you think you qualify as a primary or secondary beneficiary for a wrongful death claim after losing your loved one to another party’s negligence?

Our wrongful death attorneys in Wolford, Maryland will review your claim, your relationship with the deceased, and the circumstances of his or her death to provide customized solutions that will allow us to pursue a wrongful death claim against the negligent party.

There is a three-year statute of limitations on wrongful death claims in Maryland. The statute begins on the date of their death. If it passes without filing a claim, then any claim filed afterward will be rejected by the court.

Contact our skilled and compassionate wrongful death lawyers in Maryland today to learn more about your eligibility and how we can help build your claim for success.

Contact Our Experienced Wrongful Death Attorneys in Waldorf, Maryland Today to Schedule a Free Consultation.

As your Maryland & Washington DC wrongful death attorneys, it will be our job to investigate your loved one’s death and prove that another party should be held accountable for what happened. We will discuss your case, explain your legal rights and options, and determine the best possible way to represent you and your family. You can trust that we keep your best interests in mind.

Our priority as your legal counsel is to make sure we are readily available and accessible to you in your time of need. For this reason, we offer free initial consultations and contingency fees for most cases. In addition, we offer weekend and evening appointments for your convenience. Should you be unable to come to our office for a consultation, we can come to you instead. With our team, you can find compassionate counsel and aggressive legal representation as we fight for the rights of you and your lost loved one.

If you have lost a loved one to negligence in Maryland, contact our personal injury attorneys in Maryland at the Law Office of Robert Castro by calling 301.870.1200 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case today.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Our Wrongful Death Attorneys in Waldorf, Maryland

What Will I Need to Prove My Wrongful Death Claim in Waldorf, Maryland?

Wrongful death claims are complex and require an experienced personal injury attorney by your side to produce results. When you partner with our skilled wrongful death lawyers in Maryland & Washington DC, we will investigate your claim to fulfill the burden of proof, so you can focus on grieving with your family. The evidence for each case will be unique, as will our customized approach to producing results. We can guide you through the process during a free consultation, where we learn about the details of your tragic loss and will determine if your case meets the necessary requirements to proceed.

Is There a Limit to the Financial Recovery I Can Pursue a Maryland Wrongful Death Claim?

In the State of Maryland, there is no cap on the economic losses we may pursue during a wrongful death claim, but there are caps for non-economic damages like pain and suffering.

How Do We Split the Settlement or Jury Verdict Between Multiple Beneficiaries in a Maryland Wrongful Death Claim?

The answer depends on the circumstances of each claim, and sometimes on how the case is settled. Typically, the beneficiaries will agree on an equitable distribution of the settlement before the claim is even filed. Other times, they can fight over the amount once it is settled by hiring their own attorneys to argue their side of the case. If a wrongful death case goes to trial, and there is not a split agreement in place, the jury ultimately decides how the money is split.

What if My Loved One Was Killed During a Criminal Event?

Wrongful death claims are handled by civil attorneys, not criminal lawyers, but that does not mean you cannot file if your loved one was killed during the commission of a crime, as that still may be categorized as wrongful death. If you have questions about your eligibility and your case’s civil requirements, contact our experienced wrongful death lawyers today to discuss your circumstances during a free consultation.

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