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Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death Lawyer In Tuscaloosa

HAVE YOU LOST A LOVED ONE BECAUSE OF SOMEONE ELSE’S ACTIONS?  Call PRINCE GLOVER HAYES at (205)345-1234 Today!  WE WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST YOU.

Along with other types of personal injury, Prince Glover Hayes has extensive experience in successfully prosecuting wrongful death claims.  Wrongful death describes the death resulting from a personal injury caused by the negligence or reckless action of another.  PGH takes seriously the responsibility of ensuring that the victim’s family is treated with the utmost care and compassion during this difficult time, all the while vigorously pursuing those who have caused the death of their loved one.

HOW PGH CAN HELP

When someone is killed as a result of another person’s negligence or wrongdoing, his or her family is confronted with a devastating loss.  Oftentimes, this loss is accompanied by financial stress, especially when the deceased was the key income provider.  The Alabama Wrongful Death Statute is unique in that any money damages awarded are entirely punitive (designed to punish the wrongdoer), rather than compensatory.  However, any recovery by the family (or other designated personal representative) can, of course, be used to compensate for lost income, lost future earnings and to offset expenses. On an emotional level, a wrongful death lawsuit brings not only justice, but also closure because the family knows steps have been taken to prevent others from experiencing a similar fate at the hands of those responsible.

Wrongful deaths occur as a result of any number of causes including:

  • Car wrecks
  • Truck/18-wheeler wrecks
  • Motorcycle wrecks
  • Defective products
  • Work-related injuries
  • Medical malpractice
  • Toxic exposure

For decades, PGH has handled many wrongful death cases arising from essentially every cause listed above.  Because we have skilled and seasoned trial attorneys, dedicated investigators, trained legal assistants, cutting edge technology and the financial resources to hire experts and consultants to assist us in preparing cases, we have been able to successfully recover millions of dollars for clients who have pursued wrongful death claims. 

Here are a few examples of the verdicts and settlement we have been able to secure for our clients who have pursued a wrongful death action on behalf of a lost loved one

Product Failure Killed Person After 4 Years of Suffering: $8.75 Million

Jury Verdict in Wrongful Death: $5.5 Million

3-Wheeler Kills Boy: $3.0 Million Settlement

Man Killed in Workplace Accident: $2 Million Settlement

Wrongful Death Settlement: $1.6 Million

Trucking Company Fire Kills Man: $1.4 Million

Speeding Dump Truck Kills Person: $1.3 Million