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Wrongful Death

Any loss of a loved one comes with overwhelming grief and pain, but when that death is unexpected and unnecessary, it is even more shocking and heart wrenching. The last thing that you want to think about is going to court in your time of loss. But, the bills continue to mount, and life moves on with or without your participation. If you delay taking action you can lose critical time in preparing your case or even losing the right to compensation entirely, creating even more hardship and suffering for you and your family in the long run.

Wrongful death attorneys

Wrongful death is a very broad area of personal injury law because a wrongful death case can stem from virtually any type of injury such as an auto accident or medical malpractice. Therefore, to successfully pursue your case, your attorney must have experience with wrongful death cases and with the type of accident or injury that was the cause of death. At the MacKay Law Firm, Raymond MacKay has the dual experience to aggressively pursue your case, and the compassion to work with you as sensitively as possible during your time of grief.

No amount of money can ever make up for the pain and loss that you experience when a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. While the value of your loved one is the greatest value to you, other aspects of your loss can influence you and your family forever. You may be entitled to compensation that will lessen the long-term financial burden including compensation for:

• Funeral expenses
• Medical bills
• Loss of services the deceased provided, such as childcare, housekeeping, and more
• Loss of the deceased’s anticipated future earnings
• Loss of benefits the deceased provided such as medical, pension, dental, or other benefits
• Loss of companionship
• Emotional pain and suffering

Children of the deceased may also be compensated for the things that a parent would have provided including:

• Parental care
• Guidance
• Protection
• Education
• Financial support
• Benefits such as medical insurance

Understanding wrongful death

The purpose of a wrongful death case is to compensate you for your loss. It is not designed to punish the responsible party. However, it is often the only way that the defendant will ever be held accountable for the death they have caused. The reluctance to consider legal action during this overwhelming and painful time is very understandable, but we are here to make that process as easy as possible for you. By failing to act quickly you could lose the chance to act at all. If you have lost a loved one in South Carolina, please contact Raymond E. MacKay, an experienced wrongful death attorney to schedule your free consultation and learn more about how you can protect your rights and your loved one’s memory.

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