No one ever expects to lose someone they love to a workplace accident, no matter what kind of work they do, and there is no amount of money that can completely erase the damage that a fatal accident on a construction site can cause for the people left behind. That said, you deserve to be reimbursed as much as practically possible for specific losses your family has experienced and will experience after a tragedy like this. Our legal team at Berkowitz Hanna has the experience and knowledge needed to get you and your family what you deserve.
Stamford fatal construction site accidents make for both legally and emotionally complex civil claims, especially if multiple parties played some role in causing the incident to happen in the first place. With a capable and compassionate construction accident lawyer on your side, though, you will be able to proactively enforce your rights while minimizing additional heartache for you and your loved ones.
When someone passes away either at work or under any other circumstances as a direct result of another person’s negligent or wrongful act, the civil “cause of action” that the deceased person would have had if their injuries had not been fatal passes on to their surviving family members. People who can recover compensation through a wrongful death claim of this nature include the decedent’s spouse or civil partner, their children, and sometimes other people named as beneficiaries in the decedent’s will or—if there are no such instructions—eligible to receive property under the laws of intestate succession.
Importantly, though, the only person who has the legal authority to file a wrongful death lawsuit after a fatal construction accident in Stamford is the “executor” or “administrator” for the decedent’s estate. This is typically someone nominated as such in the decedent’s will, but in the absence of valid instructions from the decedent, a court can appoint someone—usually, but not always, a close family member of the decedent—to take on this role. A seasoned lawyer knows how to navigate the legal complexities of a wrongful death claim and can ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible.
Another thing worth noting about Stamford fatal construction site accidents is that a deceased worker’s employer is not always legally liable for wrongful death damages stemming from that accident. This may be because the employer already provided workers’ comp coverage to that worker in accordance with state law, because a third party such as a contract worker or supplier was mainly at fault for the accident, or because the employer did not provide workers’ comp coverage but was also not negligent in a way which contributed to causing the accident.
A Stamford attorney can help a family explore all possible legal avenues after a fatal accident, including third-party claims against workers, contractors, or other parties.
A fatal construction site accident in Stamford can result in expensive medical bills, unexpected funeral and estate administration costs, and various other forms of financial and psychological harm. Getting paid fairly for these kinds of losses may require filing suit against the people to blame for your family member’s death, and that is not a process you should try to handle entirely on your own.
You have help available from knowledgeable legal professionals who know how to handle cases like yours tactfully, efficiently, and always with an eye toward getting you the most favorable result possible. Call today for a free initial consultation.
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