Wrongful Death Claims in Shawnee, OK
When a tragedy occurs in Pottawatomie County, whether it is a fatal car accident on I-40 and Hwy 177 or a workplace incident, the family is left with unanswered questions and significant financial stress.
What Compensation is Available?
Oklahoma law allows the Personal Representative of the estate to file a lawsuit in the Pottawatomie County District Court to recover damages for the surviving family members (spouse, children, parents). Compensation may include:
- Loss of Consortium: The loss of the love, companionship, and guidance of the deceased.
- Financial Support: Lost future wages and benefits the deceased would have earned.
- Grief and Mental Anguish: Compensation for the emotional pain caused by the death.
- Medical & Burial Expenses: Costs incurred at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee and funeral homes.
Investigating the Cause
To win a wrongful death case, we must prove negligence. We work with accident reconstructionists and medical experts to determine exactly what happened and who is responsible.