Wrongful Death of a Loved One?

Let Our Anchorage and Juneau Injury Attorneys Help

At Dillon & Findley, P.C., we have extensive experience in representing families in Alaska who have loved ones that have died from another person’s negligence. Our Juneau and Anchorage injury attorneys have obtained millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for our clients in professional malpractice and other personal injury and wrongful death actions. Each Juneau and Anchorage injury lawyer at our firm defends their clients’ cases aggressively so that the clients can recover damages for their pain and suffering.

Wrongful death actions occur for a variety of different reasons. Often wrongful death suits are brought as a result of catastrophic auto accidents, other vehicle accidents, personal injury accidents, workplace accidents, or negligence such as medical malpractice. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, the most common cause of wrongful death actions in Alaska is motor vehicle and traffic-related accidents.

Under Alaska law, the personal representatives of the decedent must maintain the cause of action for wrongful death. The wrongful death action is brought on behalf of the decedent’s spouse or children who have suffered as a result of the decedent’s death. The amount recovered is for the exclusive benefit of the decedent’s spouse or children or other dependents.

To bring a wrongful death claim, Alaska law requires proof by a preponderance of the evidence that the death of the person was caused by the “wrongful act or omission” of another person. The action must be filed within two years from the date of death.

Damages recoverable by a decedent’s spouse or children must be the natural and proximate cause of the wrongful act or omission of another. Relevant factors in determining damages in a wrongful death action include deprivation of the expectation of pecuniary benefits to the beneficiary or beneficiaries that would have resulted from the continued life of the deceased, loss of contributions for support, loss of services, loss of consortium, loss of prospective training and education, and medical or funeral costs.

If you believe a family member has died as a result of a wrongful act or omission of another person, you may be able to bring a wrongful death action to recover for your loss. We will thoroughly review your potential wrongful death claim and advise you on the merits of your case. Contact a Juneau and Anchorage injury attorney at Dillon & Findley, P.C. today to determine whether you may be able to recover for your pain and suffering.