Questions to Ask a Wrongful Death Lawyer

Before hiring an attorney for your wrongful death case, ask these important questions:

Questions About Experience

• How many wrongful death cases have you handled?
• What types of deaths (car crashes, medical malpractice, workplace)?
• What is your largest wrongful death verdict or settlement?
• Do you handle federal civil rights death cases (42 U.S.C. § 1983)?

Questions About Your Case

• Who can file the wrongful death claim in my situation?
• What is the statute of limitations?
• What damages are available under Oklahoma law?
• How will you investigate the death?

Questions About Fees

• What is your contingency fee percentage?
• Are case costs deducted before or after the fee?
• What happens if we lose?