Not sure you have a case? We’re here to help make that determination.
Not sure you have a case? We’re here to help make that determination.
Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is devastating. While no amount of compensation can replace a life, Virginia law allows families to seek justice through a wrongful death claim. These cases hold negligent parties accountable and provide financial security for surviving family members.
At Burnett & Williams, our Virginia wrongful death attorneys have been guiding families through these complex cases for more than three decades.
With offices in Leesburg, Midlothian, Orange, Winchester, Culpeper, Hopewell, and Richmond, we are one of Virginia’s oldest and most respected Personal Injury Law Firms.
A wrongful death claim arises when a person’s death is caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of another party. Virginia Code § 8.01-50, the deceased’s personal representative may bring a claim for the benefit of surviving family members.
Eligible Beneficiaries
The personal representative files the lawsuit, but compensation is distributed to these statutory beneficiaries.
Under Virginia Code § 8.01-52 families may recover damages for:
Under Virginia law, (Virginia Code § 8.01-244) generally requires wrongful death claims to be filed within two years of the date of death. Families who wait too long risk losing the right to pursue justice.
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