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Wrongful Death

Claims brought by families after a death caused by negligence.

Charlotte Wrongful Death Attorneys

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Helping Families Seek Justice After A Wrongful Death

A close family member’s untimely death is a shocking and life-altering event. The surviving family members must handle family and financial issues in the immediate aftermath and also cope with the emotional impact that accompanies the loss of a loved one in a fatal accident.

Fatal Car Accidents · Boating Accidents And Drownings · Workplace Deaths

Legal action may be the last priority for a family during such a difficult time. However, if your spouse’s, child’s or parent’s death was caused by the careless or dangerous actions of another person, your family may be entitled by law to financial compensation for your tragic loss.

Such compensation is sought via a wrongful death lawsuit, which is formally filed by the estate of the deceased. The family may be compensated for financial losses such as:

  • Lost earnings and lost retirement income
  • Loss of companionship or parental guidance
  • Funeral expenses

The Knox Law Center: Personal Injury Attorneys In Charlotte And Denver

Knox Law Center is a powerful North Carolina law firm with attorneys who know how to provide compassionate and aggressive legal representation to surviving family members in wrongful death cases.Wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within a limited time period. Our lawyers are available to answer your questions about your legal rights following a fatal accident that claimed a close family member. Contact the Knox Law Center today for a free consultation and evaluation of your potential claims.

We handle wrongful death cases arising from accidents of all kinds, including:

Strategic And Aggressive Pursuit Of Justice

The attorneys at the Knox Law Center have more than 60 years of experience winning million-dollar plus settlements in wrongful death cases. We have gained the respect of our clients and the legal community for the thoroughness of our work. We work with professional investigators, medical experts and financial consultants to build your case.

Consult with our caring and knowledgeable legal team about a wrongful death lawsuit. For a free consultation with a lawyer about your case, please call or use our online contact form to get in touch. We represent clients throughout North Carolina in communities including Greensboro, Raleigh, Durham, Cornelius and Chapel Hill.

Attorneys who handle this work

Allen C. Brotherton

Allen C. Brotherton

Partner

Personal Injury & Accidents · Criminal Defense · Civil Litigation

Practicing more than 40 years

Frances S. Knox

Frances S. Knox

Partner

Personal Injury & Accidents · Car Accidents · Wills & Trusts

Practicing more than 35 years

Heather P. Hodge

Heather P. Hodge

Attorney

Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation LawNorth Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Workers' Compensation · Third-Party Claims · Personal Injury & Accidents

Practicing more than 10 years