The death of an accident victim brings both personal and financial loss.  Many unique legal issues arise in wrongful death cases which do not exist in typical personal injury cases.  For example:

• The right to recovery is held by the close family members as defined by statute but only one action can be pursued.  
• The statue of limitations for a wrongful death claim may be different than other types of injury cases.  It is important to recognize that continued delay can prejudice or even bar the claims of the family members.
• Some damages available in personal injury claims may no longer apply but new damages unique to only wrongful death cases may apply.
• The tragic loss brings an emotional component into the case that cannot be ignored and must be dealt with appropriately by the attorney. 

Contact the Secrist Law Firm for your free case evaluation for experienced representation in these legally and emotionally complex cases.

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