Losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence is a tragedy the law allows you to address via a wrongful death case. While seeking compensation cannot return your lost loved one to you, it can help you navigate the difficult path forward. If the party responsible for your loss ends up being an entity, such as a hospital, the same applies, and you are well-advised to work closely with an experienced wrongful death attorney.
Your Wrongful Death Case
If your loved one died due to a hospital’s negligent policies, procedures, protocols, or anything else related to negligence, you might have a wrongful death case against the hospital itself. Consider the following:
- If the hospital implements policies that failed to protect your loved one
- If the hospital fails to keep the facility up to reasonable standards regarding sanitation, and your loved one was harmed as a result
- If negligence on the part of one of the hospital’s employees leaves your loved one harmed (doctors often aren’t employees of the hospitals they work in)
- If the hospital keeps an incompetent doctor on staff, and your loved one is harmed by him or her
The case becomes a wrongful death claim if your loved one ultimately succumbs to the injuries he or she sustains.
Don’t’ Put off Consulting with a South Carolina Wrongful Death Attorney
Bobby Jones at Bobby Jones Law in Greenville is a well-respected wrongful death attorney whose practice focuses on helping clients like you fully recover from their painful losses. Our legal team is here to help, so please don’t hesitate to contact or call us at 864-428-9915 for more information today.
Wrongful Death FAQ
Can I file if the person who died is my parent?
Yes, the decedent’s surviving spouse and/or children may file (via the administrator of your parent’s estate).
What damages can I recover?
You can seek compensation for all of the following:
- The decedent’s lost earnings
- The decedent’s final medical expenses
- The decedent’s pain and suffering (before death)
- Your loss of companionship
- The financial losses you experience
Is my situation a wrongful death case?
If your loved one was injured by the hospital’s negligence and would have been able to bring a personal injury claim had he or she survived, then you likely have a wrongful death case.
