If a family member died and I need legal advice, what should I do?

First, take your time to grieve and mourn. Litigation is often emotional and exhausting and you need to consider own personal health before thinking about pursuing a claim against someone that has wronged you.

It is also important, however, that you do not let any time sensitive evidence slip away. Sometimes that conflicts with giving yourself time to greive. Only you can decide what is best for you to do in that situation.

If you do decide to pursue a wrongful death claim, you should gather all of the information and evidence that you can and consult with an experienced personal injury and wrongful death lawyer. You may also want to get the following information:

1. An original death certificate (the funeral home will be able to provide this.)

2. An autopsy report if there was one.

3. Any accident reports that you have.

4. A list of the immediate family members, with their ages and dates of birth.

5. A copy of your family member’s will, if one exists.

When you have gathered everything you can, an attorney will be best able to help you. Please note, however, that in order to keep from losing important evidence, I would recommend contacting an experienced personal injury and wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.

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