What if someone related to me or a loved one was killed in an accident?

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When someone is killed due to the negligence of someone else it is called a wrongful death. When there is a wrongful death claim, justice requires that the decedent’s family and beneficiaries receive restitution for their loss. However, the laws in Washington limit the time a relative may submit a claim for wrongful death. Additionally, it is a highly technical process in which an estate claim must be opened for the decedent. In wrongful death cases it is important that you consult an attorney as soon a possible. The attorney can help to preserve important evidence, and be sure that all of the technicalities are complied with. If a claim is not filed within the proscribed period of time allowed by law the decedent’s family will have no legal means of recourse for their loss.