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Wrongful Death

• Citation in wake of death at Virginia International Terminal 17th in five years
• Roanoke bicyclist killed in crash with 18-wheeler
• Longshoreman killed at Norfolk International Terminals
• Engineer dies at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth
• Va. sheriff's deputy dies when car falls on him at home

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Virginia Accident Lawyer Blog

• Virginia ABC Worker In Alleged DUI Crash
• Free Case Evaluation: The Key to a Good Start
• Louisa County Car Accident
• 16-Year-Old Passenger Killed in Virginia Beach DUI Crash
• News on Personal Injury Law
• New Distracted Driving Threat: Digital Billboards

The Chinese Drywall Lawyer Blog

• Federal agency wants information about potential Chinese drywall fires
• Governor Crist pushing for Chinese Drywall Aid
• Use of vacuum to rid home of defective drywall particles insufficient
• Insulated wiring not immune from defective drywall contamination
• Deaths, Chinese Drywall, and an upcoming Investigation

Wrongful Death

The Virginia wrongful death lawyers at the Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, P.C. have obtained outstanding results representing families who have suffered the loss of a loved one caused by someone else's negligence.  In Virginia, a special law called the "Virginia Wrongful Death Act" provides a framework to provide certain enumerated family members for the losses they have suffered from these deaths.  The Virginia wrongful death lawyers at our firm have helped families obtain compensation for losses; including sorrow, loss of services, protection and care, fuel expenses, and punitive (or punishment) damages where death results from the willful or wanton conduct or recklessness of the defendant.

Experience with Virginia's Wrongful Death Act

Virginia has a strict legal system and requirements for bringing wrongful death cases.  These cases must be brought by a properly qualified personal representative of the estate.  Inexperienced lawyers, who fail to understand these requirements, can permanently destroy your rights.  Virginia also strictly construes the individuals who can recover for a wrongful death, otherwise known as the "statutory beneficiaries."  Inexperienced lawyers, who do not understand wrongful death law and procedures, frequently fail to gather all recoverable evidence of damage.  Or worse, they fail to compensate the true beneficiary under Virginia law.  The Virginia wrongful death lawyers at our firm combine experience with hard investigative research to ensure the maximum possible recovery for all beneficiaries.

Specialized Legal Investigation for Wrongful Death

The wrongful death lawyers at our firm conduct immediate investigations of the cause of wrongful death.  Understanding the special legal and practical causes of wrongful deaths enables our lawyers to preserve the key witnesses and evidence regardless of the cause of death, including:

• car accidents
• truck accidents
• motorcycle accidents
• Maritime and shipping accidents
• defective products including defective medical products and drugs
• dangerous conditions in buildings and roadways
• gross negligence of doctors and hospitals

Find the Best Lawyer as Soon as Possible

Immediate investigation often makes the difference between winning and losing a wrongful death case.  The Virginia wrongful death lawyers at our firm are sensitive to the needs of families in their time of great loss.  We are also sensitive to the need to conduct a prompt investigation, which is necessary to prevail in the case against the person responsible for their loved one.  Our attorneys and staff immediately notify the insurance companies involved to protect you from abusive insurance company tactics.  A delay in an investigation can destroy your case because evidence is often lost and key witnesses can become very difficult to locate over time.

Watch Out for Hidden Deadlines

Under Virginia law, it is necessary to file a lawsuit within strict deadlines imposed by law.  In many cases, Virginia provides for a two-year deadline also known as a Statute of Limitations.  However, special circumstances apply depending on the location of death, the occupation of the decedent, and the application of special state and federal laws.  Contact the wrongful death lawyers at our firm for a free, no obligation consultation.  We will start working on your case immediately.

Blog for Wrongful Death

• Citation in wake of death at Virginia International Terminal 17th in five years
• Roanoke bicyclist killed in crash with 18-wheeler
• Longshoreman killed at Norfolk International Terminals
• Engineer dies at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth
• Va. sheriff's deputy dies when car falls on him at home
• Richmond bus driver fired in wake of fatal crash
• Northern Virginia man electrocuted in workplace accident
• Poquoson teen dies in wood chipper accident
• Tazewell Co. man dies in house fire caused by wood-burning stove
• Western Virginia man dies in forklift accident at work
• Family of suburban D.C. man gets $1.5 million after fatal fall
• Western Virginia crane operator dies in workplace accident
• Pilot, Gloucester County residents escape injury after ultralight plane crash
• Investigation continues into fatal dog attack in Orange County, Va.
• Hampton Roads-area woman dies in North Carolina boating accident
• Virginia Beach Wolfsnare Road Car Crash

Virginia Accident Lawyer Blog

• Virginia ABC Worker In Alleged DUI Crash
• Free Case Evaluation: The Key to a Good Start
• Louisa County Car Accident
• 16-Year-Old Passenger Killed in Virginia Beach DUI Crash
• News on Personal Injury Law
• New Distracted Driving Threat: Digital Billboards

The Chinese Drywall Lawyer Blog

• Federal agency wants information about potential Chinese drywall fires
• Governor Crist pushing for Chinese Drywall Aid
• Use of vacuum to rid home of defective drywall particles insufficient
• Insulated wiring not immune from defective drywall contamination
• Deaths, Chinese Drywall, and an upcoming Investigation

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