Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Lawyer

A wrongful death is one that occurs because another individual or organization was in some way reckless, careless, or negligent. A wrongful death lawsuit can stem from any type of negligence:

• A physician who didn't follow established standards of care or just made a tragic error in the operating room
• A manufacturer that produced defective seat belts or air bags
• A drunk driver who causes a fatal traffic accident and, perhaps, the bar that served him or her too much to drink

No matter how the fatality occurred, if negligence was involved, I can help.

I am attorney Jeffrey T. Jones, a skilled trial lawyer with more than twenty years of experience representing the survivors of those who died a wrongful death. If you lost a loved one through negligence, I'd like to offer you my sincere condolences and also my legal assistance. Please contact my Charleston, West Virginia, law offices today to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation.

I will thoroughly investigate to determine the facts of the case and the liable party or parties. I will file a wrongful death lawsuit and seek to negotiate or litigate a fair settlement on behalf of your loved one's estate.

The proceeds of a wrongful death lawsuit don't pass directly to the estate but to the beneficiaries under the wrongful death statute. I will work with the executor of the estate to negotiate an agreement on the distribution of proceeds from the wrongful death claim. In cases where agreement cannot be reached, the judge decides which beneficiary receives what amount.

You can rely on me to help you through the legal aspects of this difficult time as quickly and efficiently as possible. For more information on how I can be of assistance to you, please contact the Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Jones, PLLC today.