WRONGFUL DEATH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What if a death occurs before bringing a personal injury lawsuit? | Are the parents of unborn children able to file suit in a wrongful death? | May punitive damages be requested in wrongful death cases? | Do all states have the same laws for wrongful death suits? | What if the person never held a job? | May pain and suffering of a deceased be sued for? | May wrongful death actions be filed in cases of children or the elderly? | How do they determine if the death may be punishable by criminal action? What is the difference between the civil and criminal cases that can be filed?

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION: What if a death occurs before bringing a personal injury lawsuit?

Contact a Iowa wrongful death lawyer representing clients in Ames, Iowa today to schedule your initial consultation.

ANSWER

In any case, if the person filing the Personal Injury lawsuit dies, the case may continue. Their Personal Injury attorney will assist in making the appropriate changes to complete the suit, as often it is the heirs or executor of the deceased's estate that receive the amount awarded through a wrongful death action.

 


If you would like to schedule a initial consultation contact an Iowa medical malpractice / negligence attorney, representing clients in Nevada, Iowa at the Kutmus, Pennington & Hook, P.C. Office Give us a call at (515) 288-3339 or complete our inquiry form.

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